ACWORTH NEWS
Proclamation in Recognition of Georgia Day
At the Thursday, February 5 regular city council meeting, Alderman North presented the annual Georgia Day Proclamation to members of the Liberty Hill Chapter DAR. Georgia Day is celebrated on February 12, 2026, and is in honor READ MORE
Swearing in of Planning and Zoning Commission Members
At the Thursday, February 5 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood recognized and swore in members of the City of Acworth's Planning and Zoning Commission, Cheno Echevarria and Jeff Steorts, who were re-appointed into their roles. The READ MORE
Proclamation in Celebration of Black History Month
At the Thursday, February 5 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented the annual Black History Month Proclamation to Alderwoman Kimberly Haase and her family. The 2026 Black History Month theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations," READ MORE
Swearing in of 2026 Board and Commission Members
At the Thursday, January 15 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood recognized and swore in members of the City of Acworth's board and commission members who were re-appointed into their roles. The City of Acworth is incredibly READ MORE
Recognition of Leadership Development Academy 2026 Graduates
At the Thursday, January 15, regular city council meeting, City Manager James Albright recognized the following City Team members for successfully completing the requirements of the Acworth Leadership Development Academy, demonstrating a commitment to leadership, growth, and READ MORE
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Rena Henton Theatre
The City team joined Mayor Allegood and Acworth Cultural Arts on Thursday, January 15, for a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of the Rena Henton Theatre at the Roberts School Community and Education Center. The new READ MORE
Proclamation in Recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
At the Thursday, January 15 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation to Randolph Blalock, life-long resident of Acworth, for reflecting the leadership and character portrayed by Dr. READ MORE
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Henry’s Louisiana Grill
On Friday, January 9, Mayor Allegood, the City Team, and the Acworth Business Association welcomed new owners and operators of Henry's Louisiana Grill Brian and Taylor Cowart to Historic Downtown Acworth. Congratulations to the Cowarts and to READ MORE
Swearing in of Elected Officials
At the Friday, January 2, special-called meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Acworth's newly elected and re-elected representatives were sworn into office. Representing Post 4 is Alderwoman Kimberly Haase, representing Post 5 is newly re-elected READ MORE
Megan Strange Named Acworth Citizen of the Year
The Cobb Chamber has recognized Acworth resident, Megan Strange, as the 2025 Acworth Citizen of the Year. On Wednesday, December 17, Mayor Allegood was pleased to introduce Megan Strange as a cherished member of the Acworth community READ MORE
