On Friday, January 9, Mayor Allegood, the City Team, and the Acworth Business Association welcomed new owners and operators of Henry's Louisiana Grill Brian and Taylor Cowart to Historic Downtown Acworth. Congratulations to the Cowarts and to the entire Henry's family on this new and exciting beginning, and thank you for investing in the city. Henry's Louisiana Grill is located at 4835 N Main St, Acworth, Ga 30101.
At the Friday, January 2, special-called meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Acworth's newly elected and re-elected representatives were sworn into office. Representing Post 4 is Alderwoman Kimberly Haase, representing Post 5 is newly re-elected Alderman Tim Houston, and Mayor Tommy Allegood was sworn in after his re-election as Mayor. The City of Acworth congratulates its new and re-elected representatives and looks forward to working together to continue creating and maintaining a great quality of life for the Acworth community.
The Cobb Chamber has recognized Acworth resident, Megan Strange, as the 2025 Acworth Citizen of the Year. On Wednesday, December 17, Mayor Allegood was pleased to introduce Megan Strange as a cherished member of the Acworth community for twenty-five years of leadership that has created life-changing influence throughout the city. From her role as Upper School Principal at North Cobb Christian School to Missions Director at NorthStar Church, and her volunteer service with the City of Acworth's Historic Preservation Commission, Megan has led with heart READ MORE
Acworth Public Safety Cadets competed in the Cobb Cadet Challenge at the Cobb County Safety Village, taking home 6 individual trophies. Team 1 earned 1st place Suspicious Person, 1st place Domestic Dispute, 1st place Unknown Trouble, and 3rd Place Overall. Team 2 earned 2nd place Suspicious Person and 2nd Place Overall. The City is incredibly proud of their hard work, teamwork, and professionalism throughout the day, and for representing Acworth with pride, confidence, and dedication.
The City of Acworth is excited to announce that it has been ranked Atlanta's 2nd Healthiest Employer-Medium Company by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! At the Thursday, December 4, regular city council meeting, Human Resources Director Dana Alvin recognized the city's wellness committee for its advocacy for opportunities and educational resources to encourage healthy habits and preventative screenings for the City Team.
At the Thursday, December 4 regular City Council meeting, City Manager James Albright recognized Connie Smith for faithfully serving the City of Acworth for 25 years. In Connie's role as a City of Acworth Finance Department Accountant, she has supported the City in numerous ways including project accounting, bank reconciliation, vendor management, payroll, and other accounting responsibilities.
Mayor Allegood and the City Team were thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Gather & Bloom with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, December 5. Gather & Bloom is a floral boutique featuring custom floral arrangements, locally made gifts, and workshops, and is located at 4873 N Main St, Acworth, GA 30101.
At the Thursday, November 20 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented a proclamation to Mary Koronkowski from March of Dimes in recognition of World Prematurity Awareness Day on November 17, 2025. Ms. Koronkowski highlighted that one in eight children in Georgia is born prematurely, ranking the state below the national average, and invited the city to join the effort to highlight, raise awareness of, and stand by families impacted by premature births. Further, she invited the community to the March for Babies event to READ MORE
At the Thursday, November 20 regular city council meeting, Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Director, Kim Watt, shared with Mayor and the Board of Aldermen about recent awards received by the department at the annual Georgia Recreation and Park Association conference that was held in October. Ms. Watt highlighted Ash Jordan Fox, who serves as Business Manager/Assistant Recreation Coordinator, for receiving the Outstanding Administrative Support Staff award for the Fifth District, and the entire department for receiving the GRPA Agency of the Year Award READ MORE
On Thursday, November 13, Mayor Allegood and the City team joined the Save Acworth History Foundation at Depot Park to honor long-time Acworth residents Carolyn and Jimmy Durham with the 2025 Nancy Smith Maxwell Award. The Nancy Smith Maxwell Award, named after a the much-loved member of the Acworth community, was instituted in 2020 to be presented each year to honor someone who has made an outstanding contribution towards preserving the rich history and heritage of the Acworth community. The City thanks Carolyn & Jimmy READ MORE
Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
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Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
