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Megan Strange Named Acworth Citizen of the Year

The Cobb Chamber has recognized Acworth resident, Megan Strange, as the 2025 Acworth Citizen of the Year. On Wednesday, December 17, Mayor Allegood was pleased to introduce Megan Strange as a cherished member of the Acworth community for twenty-five years of leadership that has created life-changing influence throughout the city. From her role as Upper School Principal at North Cobb Christian School to Missions Director at NorthStar Church, and her volunteer service with the City of Acworth's Historic Preservation Commission, Megan has led with heart READ MORE

Taylor Aubrey2025-12-18T13:05:52-05:00December 18, 2025|

Celebrating Acworth Cadet Wins at Cobb Cadet Challenge Competition

Acworth Public Safety Cadets competed in the Cobb Cadet Challenge at the Cobb County Safety Village, taking home 6 individual trophies. Team 1 earned 1st place Suspicious Person, 1st place Domestic Dispute, 1st place Unknown Trouble, and 3rd Place Overall. Team 2 earned 2nd place Suspicious Person and 2nd Place Overall. The City is incredibly proud of their hard work, teamwork, and professionalism throughout the day, and for representing Acworth with pride, confidence, and dedication.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T16:41:26-05:00December 9, 2025|

City of Acworth Named Atlanta’s 2nd Healthiest Employer

The City of Acworth is excited to announce that it has been ranked Atlanta's 2nd Healthiest Employer-Medium Company by the Atlanta Business Chronicle! At the Thursday, December 4, regular city council meeting, Human Resources Director Dana Alvin recognized the city's wellness committee for its advocacy for opportunities and educational resources to encourage healthy habits and preventative screenings for the City Team.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T08:24:41-05:00December 9, 2025|

Recognition of Connie Smith for 25 Years of Service

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.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T08:22:22-05:00December 8, 2025|

Ribbon Cutting in Celebration of Gather & Bloom

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.

Haley Hunter2025-12-09T08:19:46-05:00December 5, 2025|

Proclamation in Recognition of Prematurity Awareness Day

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

Taylor Aubrey2025-11-21T15:05:13-05:00November 21, 2025|

Recognition of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department for Recent GRPA Awards

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

Taylor Aubrey2025-11-21T14:51:09-05:00November 21, 2025|

Proclamation Recognizing Nancy Smith Maxwell Award Recipients Carolyn and Jimmy Durham

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

Haley Hunter2025-11-18T14:23:53-05:00November 18, 2025|

Oath of Office Administered to Officer Emma Carey

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.

Haley Hunter2025-11-14T08:18:38-05:00November 14, 2025|

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Rete & Co

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.

Haley Hunter2025-10-24T14:19:25-04:00October 24, 2025|