You may hire your own attorney to represent you and have the attorney file an entry of appearance with the court. However, if you cannot afford an attorney, you may be interviewed to see if you qualify under federal guidelines to have an attorney appointed to represent you.
Must appear offenses are those for which a defendant is required to appear before the judge in court. Examples include but are not limited to, DUI, possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct, suspended license, suspended registration, no insurance, ALL UNDER 21 OFFENSES, and city code violations.
If the violation is not a must-appear offense, you may pay the fine any time before the court date and avoid having to come to court. To inquire about the fine amount you may call court services or use the online payment link provided.
There is a court date listed on the citation. This is an arraignment date. You will be asked to enter a plea at this time. Please be on time for your appointed court date as the judge will give you a lot of valuable information at the opening of the court session.
You can view our Master Fee Schedule HERE or use: https://mfs.acworth-ga.gov/
Dos: - Collect rainwater in rain barrels for your garden - Build natural rain gardens - Keep trash and debris out of drains Don’ts: - Don’t let runoff from washing your car go into the drain (even water from your faucet and water hose can harm the environment due to the chlorine) - Don’t dispose of leaves and grass clippings into drains (this can cause drains to clog and cause READ MORE
Acworth's historic downtown once served as the community's primary central business district, in the days before the automobile made possible the development of commercial strip centers and shopping malls which could be located farther from the core of the city. Present day Main Street is located on what began as a trading route used by the Cherokee Indians, and by the 1920s, it had evolved into a major North-South thoroughfare known as the Dixie Highway (later replaced in the modern era by Highway 41 and READ MORE
The Cowen House was constructed in 1854 by Stephen D. Cowen, a prosperous farmer who migrated to Acworth from Virginia in the early 1850s. Originally part of a 1200 acre farmstead, the Cowen House survived the Union occupation of Acworth by General William T. Sherman in 1864 and now sits on approximately one-half of an acre, the remainder of the land having been sold off after Stephen Cowen's death in 1900, when the property was divided among his heirs. In 1918, the house was sold READ MORE
The Collins Avenue Historic District is a collection of late nineteenth-century Victorian-era houses and early twentieth-century Craftsman-style bungalows that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, and designated as a Local Historic District by the City of Acworth in 1998. The district represents two periods of development for Acworth. The first period, 1890-1910, includes most of the structures located towards the southern end of Collins Avenue (including the Collins-Smith House which was built around 1850, and was once part of a READ MORE
The Bethel AME Church congregation was organized in Acworth in 1864, originally sharing a church building with the Zion Hill Baptist Church. In 1871, trustees of the Bethel AME Church purchased one acre of land, and the present sanctuary was constructed sometime between 1871 and 1882. The Romanesque Revival-style church has round-arched windows and decorative brickwork in the gable areas. The front vestibule and two asymmetrical bell towers with conical metal roofs were added in 1895, and a rear addition was constructed in 1973. The READ MORE
Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
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Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
