On Friday, April 12, Mayor Allegood, the Special Needs Development Group, and Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department gathered at Dallas Landing Park for a ribbon cutting celebrating the new Mobi-Mat accessible path improving beach access at the park on Lake Allatoona. The Special Needs Development Group(SNDG) board saw a need to upgrade the aged concrete ramp at Dallas Landing Park which provided accessibility into the water. It has been replaced with a Mob-Mat, a versatile pathway that will provide ease of access for READ MORE

At the Thursday, April 4 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented Rabbi Zalman with a proclamation celebrating Education and Sharing Day on April 19, 2024. Education and Sharing day is observed each year on Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson's birthday of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, and celebrates a day to pause and reflect on our responsibility to ensure our youth have the foundation necessary to lead lives rich in purpose and fulfillment through service and good works.

At the Thursday, March 7 regularly scheduled city council meeting, Alderman Tim Richardson recognized Alderman Tim Houston for receiving the Georgia Municipal Association Certificate of Distinction for satisfactorily completing 204 hours of training requirements through the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute during the January Cities United Summit in Atlanta.  Alderman Houston thanked former Deputy City Clerk Christie Burgner for her assistance in keeping him on schedule for achieving the recognition.

At the Thursday, March 7 regular city council meeting, Alderman Prather presented the annual Arbor Day Proclamation to members of the Acworth Tree Commission.  The Acworth Tree Commission is responsible for the annual Arbor Day program, planting of trees in the community, and leading the efforts of the Acworth Community Garden. The Commission meets the second Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at 3:45 p.m. at the Acworth Community Center and will be offering 150 free tree saplings for pick up at the Garden(4757 School READ MORE

On Friday, March 1, Mayor Allegood and the City Team, with the Acworth Business Association, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Home & Seasons GA ! Home & Seasons has 40 merchant boutiques all under one roof in a fun, new curated shop that is a wonderful addition to the Acworth Crossing Plaza at 3335 Cobb Parkway. Congratulations and welcome to the City!

Mayor Allegood, the Acworth Business Association, and the City Team, were pleased to welcome Angry Crab Shack to the city this week with a ribbon cutting celebrating their grand opening! Mayor Allegood congratulated the new owners and employees and thanked them for their investment in the city. Angry Crab Shack is located at 3150 Cobb Parkway NW Building 200, Kennesaw, GA.

On Friday, February 23, Mayor Allegood, the Acworth Business Association, and the City Team were excited to welcome Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Amanda Yingling to the City of Acworth with a ribbon cutting! Located at 4900 Ivey Road Ste 1025, the City Team is excited to celebrate Ms. Yingling's new business and thank her for her investment in the city.

On Friday, February 16, Mayor Allegood and the City Team celebrated the grand opening of TRG Vino Market with a ribbon cutting. TRG Vino Market is a specialty market located at 4823 S Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth and offers hand-selected wines, artisan cheeses, charcuterie boards, local honey, and more. Congratulations to Dr. Toby Carmichael on this new venture, and thank you for your investment in the Acworth community.

Mayor Allegood and the City Team welcomed Bows and Ties Children's Boutique to Historic Downtown Main Street on Thursday, February 15 with a ribbon cutting. Bows and Ties Children's Boutique offers a variety of children's clothing and accessories. The business is located at 4809 South Main Street, Acworth, GA, 30101. Mayor Allegood congratulated business owner, Kwanza Zimmerman, on her new venture, and thanked her for her investment in the city.  

At the Thursday, February 1 regular city council meeting, Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department Director Kim Watt recognized Lauren Ham, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, for 15 years of service with the City of Acworth.  Ms. Ham was commended for her role and contributions in fostering special needs programs in the Acworth community through the Horizon League.