City of Acworth, GA

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
2024-02-20 16:00, 2024-01-16 16:00 (America/New_York) | Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
The DDA facilitates the process of Economic Development in the Downtown Development Authority District while preserving its historic downtown heritage, and meets the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at Acworth City Hall.

Regular Meeting - Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2024-02-15 19:00, 2024-02-01 19:00, 2024-01-18 19:00, 2024-01-04 19:00, 2023-12-21 19:00, 2023-12-07 19:00 | Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Acworth City Council regular meetings occur on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings take place in council chambers at Acworth City Hall (4415 Center Street).

Work Session - Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2024-02-12 18:30, 2024-01-29 18:30, 2023-12-18 18:30, 2023-12-04 18:30 | Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Mayor & Board of Aldermen work sessions occur Mondays of regular council meeting weeks from 6:30 p.m. at Acworth City Hall (4415 Center Street).

Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority Meeting
2024-02-08 16:30, 2024-01-11 16:30, 2023-12-14 16:30 | Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Visit Acworth is the city’s tourism bureau authority charged with branding and marketing the city for the purpose of attracting visitors to enjoy Acworth’s two beautiful lakes and historic downtown districts. Visit Acworth meets the second Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at Acworth City Hall.

Acworth Lake Authority
2024-02-05 12:00, 2024-01-01 12:00, 2023-12-04 12:00 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
The Lake Authority is a five-member board where the elected Mayor serves as the Chairman. The remaining four members are appointed by the Mayor and Board to serve. They are a group of citizens that assist the City by providing citizen input and engagement into the operation, management, and the development of master plans for Federally leased properties around Lake Acworth. The Lake Authority meets at the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street) on the first Monday of the month at noon.

Acworth Public Safety Cadets - Recruiting Night
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Acworth Police Department, 4400 Acworth Industrial Dr, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Come and discover an incredible opportunity! Join us on January 25th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM to explore our program.

Experience firsthand the hands-on training that prepares our cadets for a future in public safety. Cadets in our program build leadership skills, competing in state and national competitions, volunteer at city events, and engaging in numerous community service projects each year. Save the date and visit of our Recruiting Night on January 25th and see what makes our program a pathway towards a fulfilling career in public safety! For questions, please contact Corporal Eric Mistretta at emistretta@acworth-ga.gov.

Date: January 25th
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Acworth Police Department – 4440 Acworth Industrial Drive, Acworth Drive
Age: 14-20

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
2024-01-25 12:00 | Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
The HPC is charged with carrying out the provisions of the Acworth Historic Preservation Ordinance and meets quarterly on the fourth Thursday of January, April, July and October at 12:00 p.m. at Acworth City Hall.

Minority, Women, and Veteran Owned Business Seminar
2024-01-25 08:30 - 10:30 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
The City of Acworth has partnered with the Acworth Business Association, The UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University, and Earnest Davis with E3 Consulting to host its annual Minority, Women, and Veteran owned small business seminar.

This program is designed to provide an inclusive and equitable educational resource to small businesses within the Acworth community by providing access to information relating to business growth as well as grant and marketing opportunities. The first part of the program will consist of a course from the Small Business Development Center on small business lending and the second part of the program will be a presentation from Earnest Davis. The seminar will take place at the Acworth Community Center on Thursday, January 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

To attend, interested business owners may RSVP by emailing communityconversation@acworth-ga.gov by January 22nd, 2024.

Planning & Zoning Commission
2024-01-23 19:00 | Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
The Acworth Planning & Zoning Commission is responsible for ensuring developments are coordinated and harmonious with existing and future needs and consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month to review rezoning, annexation, and other requests at Acworth City Hall (4415 Center Street).

Acworth Tree Commission
2024-01-09 15:45 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
The Acworth Tree Commission is a five-member board appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for staggered terms of four years. The 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.

City Offices Closed - New Year's Day
2024-01-01 | GA
City of Acworth offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of New Year’s Day.

City Offices Closed - Christmas
2023-12-25 - 2023-12-26 | GA
City of Acworth offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Light Up Main Parade
2023-12-20 18:00 | Historic Downtown District, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Coming Wednesday, December 20, 2023: Join Acworth for its annual Light Up Main Golf Cart Parade! Participation is free, but registration is required to join the parade line-up. It’s time to bust out the garland, lights, and tinsel to make your golf cart as festive as it can get. The parade has a fantastic downtown route zooming through neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer! Tell your friends and neighbors to line the streets. This year is an evening event and will begin at 6:00 p.m., so make sure to grab some solar-powered string lights and make it merry!
Register to participate with your golf cart here!

Santa's Gonna Ringa-Ding-Ding
2023-12-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-12-12 17:00 - 18:00 | GA
Fancy a phone call from the big guy in red? We’re collecting requests to send to Santa himself so your little ones can speak to the North Pole directly!
Santa will be calling Acworth on the following dates:
Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December 13 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Register for free here!

Acworth Menorah Lighting
2023-12-12 18:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
The City of Acworth invites everyone to join us for our 11th Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Logan Farm Park. Rabbi Zalman Charytan from the Chabad Jewish Center will officiate the lighting with Mayor Tommy Allegood.
The eight day Jewish holiday commemorates the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. During Chanukah, Jews across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burned for eight days out of a single-days-worth of oil found in the Temple. One Chanukah candle is lit the first night and an additional candle is lit each successive night. The holiday is a celebration of religious freedom and hope.

Breakfast with the Grinch
2023-12-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
He’s been on the naughty list but he’s trying to be nice. The Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department is excited to host Breakfast with the Grinch at the Acworth Community Center again on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Enjoy breakfast while the Grinch visits each table for photo opportunities and to share Christmas wishes. After breakfast, the Grinch will join us as we create Grinch-themed ornaments and crafts. Space is limited and you must register each person attending or reserve a table for the whole family!
Register online here!
