FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Acworth PlanFirst Community Designation by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Acworth, GA: On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the City of Acworth was notified that it has been designated a 2025 PlanFirst Community by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and has been chosen to participate in the program for three (3) years: January 1, 2025 until December 31, 2027. This designation recognizes the hard work and successful implementation of the City of Acworth’s comprehensive plan. It acknowledges its commitment READ MORE

At the Thursday, September 5 regular city council meeting, Chief Jesse Evans recognized Justin Reed, a recent hire of the Acworth Public Safety Liaison (PSL) program, Senior Records Technician Dori Askew, and other members of the Acworth Police Department, to include Sergeant Eric Mistretta, Sergeant Stanley Almon, Corporal Tamara Severtson, Corporal Nick Hardy, and Corporal Victor Guevara for their recent promotions.

At the Thursday, September 5 regular city council meeting, Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department Director Kim Watt and Assistant Director Neely Motiejunas recognized Edwin Lacher, Recreation Coordinator - Athletics, for ten years of dedicated service to the City of Acworth. Mr. Lacher served as Business Manager/Assistant Recreation Coordinator until 2021 before he was promoted to Recreation Coordinator - Athletics. His role oversees programming from youth and adult basketball leagues to sports camps, the Acworth Turkey Chase, and more. The City of Acworth is READ MORE

At the Thursday, September 5 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood recognized both Alderman Houston for twenty years and Alderman North for ten years of dedicated service to the City of Acworth Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The City of Acworth is grateful for their dedication and service to the Acworth community!

At the Thursday, September 5 regular city council meeting, Alderman Richardson presented the annual United States Air Force Day Proclamation to be recognized on September 18 which marks the 77th year.  Citizens are urged to remember and thank our veterans and active military personnel who faithfully serve in this and other branches of the United States Air Force.

At the Thursday, September 5 regular city council meeting, Alderman North presented the annual Constitution Week Proclamation to members of the Liberty Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  Constitution Week will be recognized September 15-23, whereas September 17 marks the two hundred and thirty-seventh anniversary of drafting this document, and citizens are encouraged to learn more about this important document which stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms, and inalienable rights and READ MORE

At the Thursday, September 5 regular city council meeting, Alderman Houston presented the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation to members of the Mighty Millie Foundation.  Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is recognized annually in September to honor youth who are courageously battling pediatric cancer and encourage citizens to join in supporting activities and events throughout the month to support families walking their journeys through difficult times.

Mayor Allegood and the  City Team were excited to celebrate the grand opening of SparkleBerry INK on Thursday, August 22 with a ribbon cutting. SparkleBerry INK is located at 4500 South Main Street Suite 107 across from the Holbrook, and sells high-quality craft vinyl for decals and custom original artwork. Welcome to Acworth, SparkleBerry INK!

Mayor Allegood and representatives from the City of Acworth were excited to celebrate Cabela’s 10th anniversary on Wednesday, August 21 with a ribbon-cutting. The City appreciates Cabela’s love for the Acworth community driving over 500,000 visitors to the area each year. Congratulations, Cabela’s of Acworth!

At the Thursday, August 15 regular city council meeting, acting Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Richardson presented the annual National Payroll Week Proclamation to members of Acworth Finance and Human Resources Teams for their continuous hard work in processing payroll for city employees.  National Payroll Week will be recognized September 2-6, 2024.