City of Acworth, GA

Work Session - Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2024-01-29 18:30, 2023-12-18 18:30, 2023-12-04 18:30, 2023-11-13 18:30 (America/New_York) | 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 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).

Regular Meeting - Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2024-01-18 19:00, 2024-01-04 19:00, 2023-12-21 19:00, 2023-12-07 19:00, 2023-11-16 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).

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
2024-01-16 16:00, 2023-11-21 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.

Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority Meeting
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 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.

Acworth Lake Authority
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.

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!

Santa's Arrival ***LOCATION CHANGE***
2023-12-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
***Santa’s Arrival has been moved indoors to the Tanyard Creek Overlook at the Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street) due to forecasted inclement weather.***
The City of Acworth, along with their partner NorthStar Church is excited to host this year’s Santa’s Arrival! Santa arrives at the Acworth Community Center on Friday, December 1, 2023. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 p.m. There will be a host of live performances and activities until 8:30 p.m. to help Santa kick off the holiday season. Bring the entire family to hear Mayor Tommy Allegood read The Night Before Christmas and watch the lighting of the tree on the Plaza behind Henry’s. Enjoy pictures with Mr. Claus, eating candy canes with all his elves, and filling the streets with the holiday spirit. Pictures with Santa are free each year and begin at 6:45 p.m. There will not be a photographer onsite, so please plan on bringing your camera to capture the special moment.
For more information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 770-917-1234.

City Offices Closed - Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24 | GA
City of Acworth offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Acworth Turkey Chase
2023-11-18 07:30 - 10:30 | Historic Downtown District, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
The 15th annual Acworth Turkey Chase will take place on Saturday, November 18th. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run, jog, or walk through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. The City of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department presents this annual Thanksgiving tradition to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program! For the past ten years, Turkey Chase runners have helped stock local food pantries during the holiday season! Be sure to save the date for this special event. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on the day of the race to receive a race number and t-shirt.
Register online here!

The Course
Take a 5k run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of the beautiful Lake Acworth to help fight hunger!
All ages and abilities are welcome to walk, jog, or run at the Acworth Turkey Chase.
Click here to view the Turkey Chase Race Course Map

Registration begins August 7 for City of Acworth Residents and August 14 for non-residents.
Early Registration
Register before noon on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
to guarantee shirt size
Untimed Fun Run (Ages 6+): $20
Timed Run (Ages 10+): $30
Little Pilgrim Trot (Ages 5 & under): $5
Registration on Race Day Fees
Shirt size not guaranteed
Untimed Fun Run (Ages 6+): $20
Timed Run (Ages 10+): $30
Little Pilgrim Trot (Ages 5 & under): $10
All participants must bring a non-perishable food item
to receive their race number and t-shirt!

Race Day Schedule (Saturday, November 18th)

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Registration/Race Number Pick-up

9:00 a.m.

5K Run Start Time

9:15 a.m.

2K Walk Start Time

10:00 a.m.

“Little Pilgrim” Trot (Ages 5 & under)

Race Details

All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on race day to receive their race number.
All Participants receive an annual Acworth Turkey Chase long sleeve t-shirt.
Event will be held rain or shine.
Race will start and finish on Main Street in Downtown Acworth.
Refreshments to follow.
Top Men’s and Women’s Overall, Master’s, and Grand Master finishers will receive trophies.
Awards to top three male and female finishers in age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

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