City of Acworth, GA

Work Session - Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2024-12-16 18:30, 2024-12-02 18:30, 2024-11-18 16:30, 2024-11-04 18:30, 2024-10-14 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).

Breakfast with the Grinch
2024-12-14 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 14, 2024. 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!

Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority Meeting
2024-12-12 16:30, 2024-11-14 16:30, 2024-10-10 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.

Regular Meeting - Mayor & Board of Aldermen
2024-12-05 19:00, 2024-11-21 19:00, 2024-11-07 19:00, 2024-10-17 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).

Acworth Lake Authority
2024-12-02 12:00, 2024-11-04 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.

Planning & Zoning Commission
2024-11-26 19:00, 2024-10-22 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).

Downtown Development Authority: Meet the Merchants
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Red Top Brewhouse, 4637 S Main Street, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Save the Date! Are you a merchant or business property owner in Downtown Acworth? Join the Acworth Downtown Development Authority for an exciting evening of networking at its next Meet the Merchants Mixer on Thursday, November 21 at Red Top Brewhouse from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Learn more about the community of merchants, available properties, and the opportunities unique to Acworth’s Downtown Districts. City staff will be onsite to answer questions, and it’s a great opportunity to network with other merchants! Refreshments will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.
Refreshments will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. For more information, please contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth-ga.gov.

Downtown Development Authority Meeting
2024-11-19 16:00, 2024-10-15 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 City Clean-Up Challenge
2024-11-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Acworth Police Department, 4400 Acworth Industrial Dr, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Join forces with the Acworth Public Safety Cadets and Acworth Public Works for the City Clean-Up Challenge! Let’s come together as a community to beautify our city and make a positive impact on our environment.

Sign up here to participate!

This year’s Acworth City Clean-Up Dates are:

1st Quarter – March 16th
2nd Quarter – June 8th
3rd Quarter – will join the Great Allatoona Clean Up (Date TBD)
4th Quarter – November 9th

Questions? Contact Cpl. Mistretta at emistretta@acworth-ga.gov.

Acworth Beer & Wine Fest
2024-11-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
The annual Acworth Beer & Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Logan Farm Park. Come out and join us and enjoy over 100 craft beers, wine, live music, great food, and TONS of fun! This event is for people 21 and older, no kids or pets will be allowed.
Tickets include event entry, souvenir cup, unlimited beer and wine samples, and entertainment! Designated Driver tickets will be available at the gate.
For all additional details, to view the beer list, or get directions, please visit: www.acworthbeerwinefest.com.

Acworth Farmers Market
2024-10-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-18 08:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
The 2024 Historic Downtown Acworth Farmer’s Market will take place on Friday mornings between April 5 and October 25 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The market is located in the Logan Farm Park Expansion, located at 4405 Cherokee Street in Acworth.
Market customers will have a wide variety of garden ripe Georgia grown vegetables, eggs, cheese, bedding plants, fresh-baked bread, pies, cakes, honey, and jams to choose from each week. This year’s market will be bigger and better than previous years and shoppers won’t believe the selection of homegrown goodies!
The Acworth Farmer’s Market is proudly sponsored by the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.
If you have questions about the market please contact Jeff Chase at jchase@acworth-ga.gov.

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
2024-10-24 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 January, April, July, and October at 12:00 p.m. at Acworth City Hall.

Acworth Fall Town Hall
2024-10-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
Please join Mayor Tommy Allegood at the Tanyard Creek Overlook in the Acworth Community Center on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. for the Acworth Fall Town Hall to learn about upcoming and ongoing city projects. This event also gives the opportunity for the Acworth community to learn more about the city by engaging with department leaders who will be onsite to discuss the roles their department plays within the city team.

Halloween JamBOOree: Presented by Folklore Haunted House
2024-10-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA, 30101
Acworth Halloween JamBOOree: Presented by Folklore Haunted House will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the large field in front of the playground. Come out to Logan Farm Park (4405 Cherokee Street) for a spooky good time! There will be games, rides, food, music, and lots of fun! Get the whole family dressed up, as there will also be a costume contest for the kids!

The Halloween JamBOOree will have a costume contest at 5:00 PM, and will be taking up to 13 sign ups for each of the categories below beginning at 4:30 PM.
While waiting for sign-ups, there will be a Halloween Costume Parade so all visitors for JamBOOree can show off their costume. Once the costume contest begins, judges will help choose the winners from each category who will win trophies.
COSTUME CONTEST CATEGORIES
– Best Family or Group Costume
– Funniest Costume Ages 0-5
– Funniest Costume Ages 6-10
– Funniest Costume Ages 11-14
– Most Creative Costume Ages 0-5
– Most Creative Costume Ages 6-10
– Most Creative Costume Ages 11-14

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Taste of Acworth
2024-10-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Historic Downtown District, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
The Taste of Acworth is an annual event that will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The City of Acworth partners with the Acworth Business Association and JRM Management to host this event on Main Street in Downtown Acworth. This event benefits numerous local schools and charities in our community. Approximately 18,000 visitors taste their way through this collection of delicacies every year and it is expected to evolve tremendously! There are over 150 booths from local restaurants and businesses, plus two live entertainment stages! Children will have plenty to do with inflatables, quad bungees, and challenging games located in the kid zone.
Admission is FREE! An array of diverse restaurants will be offering food samples from $1.00 to $10.00 to satisfy every palate. Parking will be available throughout town. Come hungry, bring the kids, and join in the fun!
For information about sponsoring the event, renting an arts and crafts booth, or being a food vendor contact JRM Management at 770-423-1330.

Acworth Tree Commission
2024-10-08 15:45 - 16:45 | 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.
