At the Thursday, December 4 regular City Council meeting, City Manager James Albright recognized Connie Smith for faithfully serving the City of Acworth for 25 years. In Connie's role as a City of Acworth Finance Department Accountant, she has supported the City in numerous ways including project accounting, bank reconciliation, vendor management, payroll, and other accounting responsibilities.
Mayor Allegood and the City Team were thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Gather & Bloom with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, December 5. Gather & Bloom is a floral boutique featuring custom floral arrangements, locally made gifts, and workshops, and is located at 4873 N Main St, Acworth, GA 30101.
At the Thursday, November 20 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented a proclamation to Mary Koronkowski from March of Dimes in recognition of World Prematurity Awareness Day on November 17, 2025. Ms. Koronkowski highlighted that one in eight children in Georgia is born prematurely, ranking the state below the national average, and invited the city to join the effort to highlight, raise awareness of, and stand by families impacted by premature births. Further, she invited the community to the March for Babies event to READ MORE
At the Thursday, November 20 regular city council meeting, Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Director, Kim Watt, shared with Mayor and the Board of Aldermen about recent awards received by the department at the annual Georgia Recreation and Park Association conference that was held in October. Ms. Watt highlighted Ash Jordan Fox, who serves as Business Manager/Assistant Recreation Coordinator, for receiving the Outstanding Administrative Support Staff award for the Fifth District, and the entire department for receiving the GRPA Agency of the Year Award READ MORE
On Thursday, November 13, Mayor Allegood and the City team joined the Save Acworth History Foundation at Depot Park to honor long-time Acworth residents Carolyn and Jimmy Durham with the 2025 Nancy Smith Maxwell Award. The Nancy Smith Maxwell Award, named after a the much-loved member of the Acworth community, was instituted in 2020 to be presented each year to honor someone who has made an outstanding contribution towards preserving the rich history and heritage of the Acworth community. The City thanks Carolyn & Jimmy READ MORE
At the Monday, November 10 special called council meeting, Chief Cheatham acknowledged and swore in Emma Carey as an Acworth Police Officer and congratulated her on obtaining her P.O.S.T. certification and graduating from the University of North Georgia with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Chief Cheatham also swore in Amanda Matthews as a Public Safety Liaison (PSL). Ms. Matthews' comes from Cobb County Animal Control and her new role as a PSL will involve transporting inmates for the Acworth Police Department.
Alderman Richardson and the City Team were excited to celebrate the grand opening of RETE & Co with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, October 24. Congratulations to Ginger Bubolo, her husband Dr. Bubolo, and the rest of the Rete & Co team! Rete & Co is a modern coworking space that offers private offices, conference rooms, and more, providing collaborative gathering spaces for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Acworth community. They are located at 4900 Ivey Road, Unit 815 at Mars Hill Rd/Cobb Pkwy.
On Thursday, October 16, Mayor Allegood and the City team hosted a ribbon cutting at NorthStar Church - Kennesaw, GA in celebration of their brand-new facilities, including a spacious lobby for enhanced accessibility and guest experience, updated auditorium space, and expanded kids' areas. The city is grateful to the entire NorthStar team for their investment in the city and for their dedication, support, and service to the Acworth community for the past 25+ years. NorthStar Church is located at 3413 Blue Springs Rd, Kennesaw, Ga, READ MORE
Mayor Allegood, Alderman Houston, and Alderman Richardson, alongside the City Team, were excited to celebrate the grand opening of Bloom Health and Wellness with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, October 10. Bloom Health and Wellness offers HRT, medical weight loss, vitamin therapy, and more. They are located at 4900 Ivey Road, Unit 1420 at Mars Hill Rd/Cobb Pkwy. Welcome to Acworth, Miikaela and Dior, and thank you for your investment in the City of Acworth!
On Monday, October 6, Alderman Richardson, Alderman Carmichael, and the City Team joined the Save Acworth History Foundation, along with Moose McCray, Helen Nicholson, and other members of the McCray family, to celebrate the unveiling of a new historic storyboard in honor of their mother, Ruby McCray, at her namesake's Gazebo at Logan Farm Park on Cherokee Street. Located on the property of the original family home, the storyboard honors Mrs. McCray, her dedication to her family, and the many amazing memories she helped create READ MORE
Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
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Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
