City of Acworth, GA

Acworth Lake Authority
2025-04-07 12:00, 2025-05-05 12:00, 2025-06-02 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Tourism Bureau Authority Meeting
2025-04-10 16:30, 2025-05-08 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.

Work Session - Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2025-04-14 18:30, 2025-04-28 18:30, 2025-05-12 18:30, 2025-06-02 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).

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
2025-04-15 16:00, 2025-05-20 16:00 | 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
2025-04-17 19:00, 2025-05-01 19:00, 2025-05-15 19:00, 2025-06-05 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).

City Offices Closed - Good Friday
2025-04-18 | GA
City of Acworth offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday.

Planning & Zoning Commission
2025-04-22 19:00, 2025-05-27 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 Spring Town Hall
2025-04-23 18:30 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
Updated 4/21: The Town Hall meeting originally scheduled for April 23 has been postponed. We’ll share the new date and time as soon as it’s confirmed.
Please join Mayor Tommy Allegood at the Tanyard Creek Overlook in the Acworth Community Center for the Acworth Spring Town Hall to learn about upcoming and ongoing city projects. This event also allows the Acworth community to learn more about the city by engaging with department leaders who will be onsite to discuss the roles their departments play within the city team.

Live at Logan Farm Park
2025-04-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
Live at Logan Farm Park returns on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The Acworth Arts Alliance will be partnering with the City of Acworth to bring you Live at Logan Farm Park featuring a free concert.
Live at Logan Farm Park is the annual Acworth Arts Alliance and the Acworth Art House fundraiser. Event proceeds from sponsor tables support the Acworth Arts Alliance, specifically to fund a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in art as well as to fund arts initiatives in underfunded programs and among the under-served in our community. The concert is free and open to the public!
For more information on this event or to purchase a table, please visit www.acworthartsalliance.org.

Acworth Dragon Boat Festival
2025-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Dallas Landing Park, 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dragon Boating is an up-and-coming sport, soon to be an Olympic sport. Many communities hold dragon boat races as a different means to benefit charitable organizations within the community. These festivals are fun-filled days for all ages featuring corporate and community teams racing in 46-foot long ornamental dragon boats. Race day combines various cultural activities with food and fun for spectators and participants. People love the thrill, the teamwork, the adrenaline, and positive interaction in the boat. People who never thought of themselves as athletes can thrive in a dragon boat and discover a challenging alternative to other sports, which is why this is currently the fastest-growing water sport!
To learn more about this sport or to get involved, please visit www.acworthdragonboatfest.com

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival - Day One
2025-05-09 17:00 - 22:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
The North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, and the Georgia Barbecue Association partner each year to bring you the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. This event will be held on Friday, May 9 from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 2024 at Logan Farm Park. All proceeds from this event are distributed amongst several local charities, so everyone come out and help make a difference in your community!
This two-day event features a Friday night concert under the stars and a BBQ competition on Saturday! Teams from all over the Southeast compete in professional and amateur divisions to see who will take home the title. For a small fee, you can taste your way through some of the best BBQ in the Southeast!
Parking will not be available at the park so please park downtown.
For more information on this event, please visit www.smokeonthelake.org.

Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival - Day Two
2025-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
**SMOKE ON THE LAKE WEATHER UPDATE: SATURDAY, MAY 10**
Due to the forecast and inclement weather conditions for Saturday, May 10, the activities for today have been cancelled. We appreciate your continued support and hope you will join us again next year!

The North Cobb Rotary Club, City of Acworth, and the Georgia Barbecue Association partner each year to bring you the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival. This event will be held on Friday, May 9 from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 2024 at Logan Farm Park. All proceeds from this event are distributed amongst several local charities, so everyone come out and help make a difference in your community!
This two-day event features a Friday night concert under the stars and a BBQ competition on Saturday! Teams from all over the Southeast compete in professional and amateur divisions to see who will take home the title. For a small fee, you can taste your way through some of the best BBQ in the Southeast!
Parking will not be available at the park so please park downtown.
For more information on this event, please visit www.smokeonthelake.org.

Memorial Day Ceremony
2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Cauble Park, 4425 Beach St, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
The ceremony to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country will be held on Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. in Cauble Park at Patriots Point. Veterans and current servicemen will pay tribute to brave men and women who have fought and died for our nation. Engraved pavers dedicated to those who have served in our armed forces that have been purchased since the previous Veterans Day will be presented at the event.
For more information on the event contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth.org or call 770-917-1234.

If you have not seen the Veterans Memorial at Patriot’s Point at Cauble Park, make sure you take an opportunity to stop by. The service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard surround the American Flag. The concrete dome structure is surrounded by a paver walkway with engraved pavers.
You can honor a veteran by purchasing pavers. The pavers are available in 4×4 or 8×8 sizes. With the 4×4, you get 3 lines, each with up to 18 characters engraved on the pavers. The 8×8 comes with 4 lines, each with up to 18 characters engraved on it.
Order forms can be picked up at the Acworth Parks and Recreation Department Office, Acworth City Hall, or downloaded by clicking here. Please contact Ashlee Jordan Fox at ajordanfox@acworth-ga.gov or call 770-917-1234 for any additional information.

City Offices Closed - Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | GA
City of Acworth offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 February, May, August, and November at 12:00 p.m. at Acworth City Hall.

Special Called Meeting – Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2025-05-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Acworth City Hall, 4415 Center Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
This is a special called meeting.
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).

Summer Downtown Classic Car Cruise
2025-05-31 14:00 - 19:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
On Saturday, May 31, Acworth will host a Classic Car Cruise in Downtown Acworth. The event will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street). The Lake City Cruisers partner with the City and the downtown Acworth merchants to hold these Classic Car Cruises.
The event is free to the public. A $5 entry fee is requested for all vehicles in the cruise. All proceeds go to the Horizon Field, an all-inclusive special needs sports facility in Acworth.
For more information contact Daulton Hill at DHill@acworth-ga.gov or call 770-917-1234.

CornholeATL Spring Cornament
2025-06-07 13:00 - 20:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
Cornhole ATL is back! They will host their Spring State “Cornament” at Logan Farm Park hosting the best leagues from across the state of Georgia. Come cheer on the teams on Saturday, June 7!

Daddy Daughter Date Night
2025-06-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
Get ready for an evening of excitement, fun, and father-daughter bonding on June 7th from 6:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. at Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department’s annual Daddy Daughter Date Night! This year’s theme will be “Emerald City”! Daddy Daughter Date Night will be held at the Tanyard Creek Overlook in the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street).

Daddy–Daughter Duo Tickets will be $40.00 for residents, and $50.00 for non-residents. All additional daughter tickets will be $10.00.
For more information, please contact Jordon Gonzalez at: jgonzalez@acworth-ga.gov.
