Mayor Allegood and Alderman Houston were excited to present seniors, Zia Tomlin from North Cobb High School and Zainab Choudhary from Allatoona High School, with this year's Mayor's Cup Award for their respective high schools. The City of Acworth is proud of their achievements and looks forward to all of the wonderful things they will accomplish in their lives!

This week, Mayor and the City Team held a ribbon cutting at Import Elegance Beauty & Academy on Main Street in the Mill District to celebrate their grand opening. Import Elegance Beauty & Academy offers lash and brow services by appointment. Acworth is excited to welcome them to the community and thanks Martha and her team for their investment in the city! Import Elegance & Beauty Academy is located at 4500 South Main Street, Suite 105 across from the Holbrook Acworth in the Mill District.

Mayor Allegood and the City Team held a ribbon cutting this week celebrating the new Cove at Lake Acworth neighborhood in downtown Acworth. These beautiful homes are adjacent to Lake Acworth and Cauble Park, and the city is excited to welcome its new residents to the community!  

On Tuesday, April 11, The Save Acworth History Foundation dedicated a plaque on Main Street to Chandler's Barber Shop which served the Acworth community for around 40 years from the 1940s through the 1980s. Thank you to the Chandler and Hunt families who were able to make it out to the dedication, and to the Save Acworth History Foundation for organizing this celebration of two Acworth families that created an important community business serving the city with haircuts, shoeshines, and even showers before indoor plumbing READ MORE

Sunday, April 2, 2023 has been proclaimed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen in the City of Acworth as "Education and Sharing Day" in honor of 121 years since the birth of Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson. The Rebbe was one of the leading global advocates for the advancement of education during his time, stressing that education is the bedrock of humanity and the hallmark of a healthy society. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of the city is Rabbi Zalman Charyton of Chabad Jewish READ MORE

Lacey Drug Company has served the residents of Acworth continuously since 1895 when it was founded by the Durham brothers. This week, the City of Acworth had the honor of celebrating this important piece of our community with the Save Acworth History Foundation as a plaque was unveiled on Main Street in honor of the business. Owners Larry Braden and Ben Flanagan were present with their employees as Mayor Allegood and the City Team came out to celebrate.

The Acworth Public Safety Cadets - Unit 4440 partnered with Acworth Power and Public Works to host the first quarter City Clean Up Challenge for 2023 on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The Cadets and community volunteers focused on Cowan Connector and Cowan Road to Spring Meadow Drive. Cadets and Volunteers filled 25 bags (95-gallons each) with trash. In addition to the filled bags, several tires were removed along with other miscellaneous large items. This clean up also resulted in the discovery of a clogged storm READ MORE

Mayor Allegood and the City Team were excited to celebrate Celestial Jewelers nine year anniversary with a ribbon cutting on Friday, March 17. Celestial Jewelers is a full service jeweler and watch store located at 3150 Cobb Parkway - Suite 110.

During the Thursday, March 16 the regular city council meeting, Chief Evans presented Officer Palarche with Silver Star for Bravery for her actions during violent incident in December. Officer Palarche was injured during the confrontation, but never backed down and continued to protect innocent citizens in the area. Officer Palarche was also recognized as the 2022 Officer of the Year for the Acworth Police Department during the meeting.

During the Thursday, March 16 regular city council meeting, Corporal Mistretta recognized the Acworth Public Safety Cadets and 2023 Polar Plunge team members, including K-9 Jodi, for their hard work and dedication during the Special Olympics Georgia Polar Plunge Fundraiser. The Acworth Police Department team worked together to raise $20,136.00 to benefit Special Olympics Athletes. Thank you to everyone who supported this wonderful cause!