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.  

At the Thursday, December 5 regular city council meeting, Alderman Brett North presented the annual U.S. National Guard Day Proclamation to Acworth Police Officer Gregory Hensley for his many years of dedicated service. National Guard Day will be recognized in the City of Acworth on December 13, 2024, where citizens are urged to recognize and honor the service men and women who give everything of themselves in defense of independence and democracy for our country.

Mayor Allegood and the City Team were excited to welcome Jeff's Bagel Run to Acworth on Friday, December 6 with a grand opening ribbon cutting! This new location is excited to serve Acworth with their exquisite scratch-made bagels, fresh cream cheese, and craft coffee! Jeff's Bagel Run is located at 3485 Acworth Due West Road near the NCG Cinema.