ACWORTH NEWS
Administering Oath of Office for Acworth Board and Commission Members
At the Thursday, March 6 regular city council meeting, Mayor Pro-Tem Houston recognized and swore in members of the City of Acworth's board and commission members who were either new or re-appointed into their roles. The City READ MORE
Swearing in of Captain Tom Elledge and Public Safety Liaison Tina Pallone
At the Thursday, March 6 regular city council meeting, Chief Mark Cheatham swore in Captain Tom Elledge and Public Safety Liaison Tina Pallone. Captain Elledge brings over 30 years of law enforcement experience, including 28 years with READ MORE
Proclamation Recognizing the Bicentennial of the Lafayette Farewell Tour, 1824-1825
At the Thursday, March 6 regular city council meeting, Alderman Carmichael presented the Bicentennial of the Lafayette Farewell Tour Proclamation to members of the Liberty Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Beverly Baker READ MORE
Recognition of the 2025 Arbor Day Photo Contest Winners and Presentation of Acworth’s 2025 Tree City USA Designation
At the Thursday, March 6 regular city council meeting, Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department Director Kim Watt recognized the 2025 Arbor Day photo contest winners and presented the winning photographs. Photos of award recipients will be READ MORE
Proclamation Recognizing March 6, 2025 as Georgia Arbor Day in the City of Acworth
At the Thursday, March 6 regular city council meeting, Alderman Prather presented the annual Georgia Arbor Day Proclamation to members of the Acworth Tree Commission. The City of Acworth was recently awarded and has received its Tree READ MORE
Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Georgia Day, February 12, 2025
At the Thursday, February 6 city council meeting, Alderman North presented the annual Georgia Day Proclamation to members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) Liberty Hill Chapter. Georgia Day will be held on February 12, READ MORE
Proclamation in Recognition of Black History Month
At the Thursday, January 6 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented the annual Black History Month Proclamation to Eddie Holliman, Park Operations Supervisor for the Custodial Team. Mr. Holliman's family accompanied him for the presentation. The READ MORE
City of Acworth Recognized as a PlanFirst Community at the Georgia State Capitol
The City of Acworth was excited to travel to the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, January 27 to be formally recognized as a PlanFirst Community by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. The City of READ MORE
Recognition of Electric Superintendent David Ross for 20 Years of Service to the City
At the Thursday, January 16 regular city council meeting, Electric Superintendent David Ross was recognized by Deputy City Manager Luna for 20 years of service. Ms. Luna commended Mr. Ross for his dedication and leadership to READ MORE
Swearing-In of Captain Michael Taylor to the Rank of Major
At the Thursday, January 16 regular city council meeting, Chief Cheatham administered the oath and swore-in Captain Michael Taylor to the rank of Major with the Acworth Police Department. Major Taylor began his service to our nation as READ MORE
