City Offices Closed – Thanksgiving
City of Acworth offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
City of Acworth offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
***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 READ MORE
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.
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 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).
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 READ MORE
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!
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 READ MORE
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!
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.