May 5 through May 11, 2024 marks the 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week as recognized by Governor Kemp and the State of Georgia. Initiated in 1969 by IIMC and endorsed by all of its members throughout the United States, Canada and fifteen other countries, this week is a time of celebration and reflection on the importance of the Clerk’s office. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation that officially declared Municipal Clerks Week the first full week of May. In 1994 and 1996, President Bill READ MORE

At the Thursday, May 2 regular city council meeting, Alderman Houston presented a proclamation to Petrina Fowler in recognition of being the 2024 recipient of the School Social Worker of the Year for the State of Georgia.  Ms. Fowler was recognized for her outstanding service and commitment to the profession of school social work, in addition to her support of the students and families of Barber Middle School and the Acworth community.

On Thursday, May 2, Mayor Allegood and the City Team celebrated the grand opening of Lake Pointe Wellness with a ribbon cutting. Congratulations to Dr. Deb Schreibman and team, and thank you for investing in the City of Acworth! Lake Pointe Wellness Center offers functional medicine from acupuncture to chiropractic care, and is located at 3450 Acworth Due West Road, Building 500.  

At the North Cobb Christian School National Day of Prayer event held in front of City Hall on Thursday, May 2, Mayor Allegood presented Todd Clingman, Head of School, with a proclamation declaring Thursday, May 2, 2024 as National Day of Prayer in the City of Acworth and invited people of all faiths to pray for our Nation. National Day of Prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman signifying READ MORE

On Friday, April 19, Mayor Allegood and the City Team celebrated the grand opening of Acworth Wine & Spirits with a ribbon cutting. Mayor Allegood thanked Mr. and Mrs. Patel for their investment in the city and welcomed Acworth Wine & Spirits to the Mill District. Acworth Wine & Spirits is located at 4705 S. Main Street.

At the Thursday, April 18 regular city council meeting, Chief Evans acknowledged Corporal Eric Mistretta for a presentation of service awards for the Acworth Public Safety Cadets recognition of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award to four public safety cadets in honor of their services to the Acworth community for 2023-2024.  Michelle Mistretta was also recognized for over 300 hours of volunteer service and her leadership in assisting with the cadet program.