On Friday, July 24, Mayor Allegood, Alderman Carmichael, Alderman Prather, Alderwoman Haase, Alderman Houston, the Acworth Business Association, and the City Team were thrilled to welcome Caldwell Insulation, Georgia Firestop, GFI Solutions, and Safety Pro Solutions to Acworth with a celebratory ribbon-cutting for their new consolidated headquarters on Cobb Parkway. With the businesses rooted in Cobb, they represent over 450 employees locally and nationwide. The City of Acworth is grateful to each of these four businesses for their investment in the city, and congratulates them READ MORE

Mayor Allegood, Alderman Carmichael, Alderman North, Alderwoman Haase, Alderman Houston, the Acworth Business Association, and the City Team were excited to join Freedom Church on Thursday, July 23, to celebrate the addition of their new auditorium with a grand opening ribbon-cutting! The City of Acworth is grateful for Freedom Church, their deep love for Acworth, and the many ways they give back to our community.  

On Sunday, July 19, Mayor Allegood was thrilled to present a proclamation to Joshua Joseph during his Back-to-School Drive at the Acworth Sports Complex in recognition of his many accomplishments on the football field and in the community. Joshua Joseph grew up in the Acworth Warrior Youth Football Program, going on to become one of the State's premiere student athletes at North Cobb High School where he earned recognition as Cobb County Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-State, First Team All-County, and serving READ MORE

On Thursday, July 16, Mayor Allegood, Alderman North, Alderwoman Haase, Alderman Houston, and the City Team gathered together with the Acworth community in downtown's Parkside district to celebrate the successful restoration of the historic McCray Farmhouse!  The City is grateful to the entire project team for their thoughtful and intentional work to maintain the historic integrity of such a special Acworth building, allowing the preservation of its story so it can continue to bring the community together for years to come in new and lasting READ MORE

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Mayor Allegood, alongside Alderman Houston, Alderwoman Haase, Alderman Prather, and Alderman Carmichael, presented a proclamation in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The proclamation was presented to the John Collins Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Liberty Hill Daughters of the American Revolution at Acworth's July 4th Concert and Fireworks event at Cauble Park. The City of Acworth celebrates this historic anniversary as an opportunity to reflect READ MORE

On Thursday, July 2, Mayor Allegood, the Board of Aldermen, and the Acworth Downtown Development Authority were excited to host a groundbreaking ceremony in celebration of a new 100-room Springhill Suites by Mariott in the City of Acworth, located within walking distance of the Acworth Community Center. This new downtown hotel will be set on 3.5 acres, designed to complement the historic character of its location, and serve as an anchor and economic driver for downtown Acworth. The City of Acworth would like to thank READ MORE

On Saturday, June 20 at the Concert on the Green: Juneteenth Celebration at Logan Farm Park, Mayor Allegood was honored to present a proclamation in recognition of Juneteenth to Alderwoman Haase. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions that African Americans have made to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development because of their freedom, and the City of Acworth thanks everyone who came out to join us in reflection, recognition, acknowledgement and celebration at Saturday's concert!