On Monday, January 6, Honorable Robert D. Leonard II swore in Chief Interim, Mark Cheatham, as the next Acworth Chief of Police. Chief Cheatham's family accompanied him for the presentation.  Chief Cheatham acknowledged former Acworth Police Chiefs Michael Wilkie, Wayne Dennard, and Jesse Evans, who were present, for their leadership and thanked his family, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, the Acworth community, and the City Team for their support in helping him to reach the greatest honor in his professional career.   

Mayor Allegood presented former Chief Jesse Evans with a proclamation in recognition of his past two years of leadership and contributions to the Acworth Police Department and the community. Former Chief Evans was also presented with a special token from the Acworth Police Department. Former Chief Evans will be returning to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office to further his career.  Former Chief Evans' wife Shea accompanied him for the presentation.

At the Thursday, December 19 regular city council meeting, Sergeant Eric Mistretta recognized Officer Anthony Trapani and K-9 Robuck and Acworth Police Cadets for their fundraising efforts for the Special Olympics of Georgia.  Over $18,000 has been raised as of 2024.  In addition to fundraising, the Cadets also represented the Acworth Police as the “Department of the Year” for their volunteer work.  

At the Thursday, December 19 regular city council meeting, Chief Evans recognized Corporal Manual Negrete for ten years of service with the Acworth Police Department.  Corporal Negrete has served in several roles with the Department and was recognized in 2020 as the Officer of the Year.  

At the Thursday, December 19 regular city council meeting, Development Director Alex Almodovar, along with Mayor Allegood and Alderman Carmichael, recognized Bobby Lundsford for seven years of service to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Mr. Lundsford was thanked for his time, contributions, expertise, and leadership to the growth and development of the Acworth community.  

Mayor Allegood, Alderman Tim Houston, and the City Team were excited to welcome Elite Nail Spa to Acworth on Friday, December 20 with a grand opening ribbon cutting! Congratulations to the new owner, Mr. Shirish Dhodapkar, and thank you for investing in the City. We're so happy to have you in Acworth!   Elite Nail Spa is located in the Super Target complex at 3372 Cobb Parkway Northwest, Acworth, GA 30101.  

Acworth, Georgia.  Chief Jesse Evans has announced his return to the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office effective, Friday, January 3.  Evans returns to his roots where he spent 20 years of his career in law enforcement.  Mayor Tommy Allegood said, “Chief Evans has served our community incredibly well.  He has brought invaluable experience and significantly contributed to the continued professionalism of our Police Department.  He will be missed tremendously, but we know that he will return to a position that makes the Cobb County law READ MORE

The City of Acworth is pleased to congratulate Corporal Tamara Severtson of the Acworth Police Department for being awarded Acworth Citizen of the Year at the Cobb Chamber's Northwest Cobb Area Council meeting on Wednesday, December 11. The City also extends it gratitude to the Cobb Chamber and the Northwest Cobb Area Council for recognizing Cpl. Severtson and her incredible efforts to serve her community and continually make a difference in the lives of our residents and visitors in Acworth.

At the Thursday, December 5 regular city council meeting, Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Knudson recognized Allatoona High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) Cadets for their continued Distinguish Unit Status.

At the Thursday, December 5 regular city council meeting, Deputy City Manager Angie Luna recognized Lineman Charles "Chuck" Mincey for thirty-five years of dedicated service to Acworth Power.  Mr. Mincey has faithfully served for thirty-five years, 33 years full-time and presently in a part-time capacity training young linemen, assisting during emergencies, and transferring institutional knowledge to the team.