ACWORTH NEWS
Proclamation Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month
Mayor Allegood was excited to present a proclamation celebrating October as National Arts and Humanities Month at the Thursday, October 2 regular city council meeting. Accepting the proclamation on the city's behalf were members of Acworth Cultural READ MORE
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Gimme That Sugar
Mayor Allegood and the city team were excited to host a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 3, in celebration of the opening of Gimme That Sugar's new storefront location in the Mill District! This new addition has READ MORE
Proclamation Recognizing Acworth Alumni of the Lemon Street Elementary School
At the Thursday, September 4 regular City Council meeting, Mayor Allegood and Alderman Houston recognized Acworth alumni of the former Lemon Street Schools (Marietta) for their contributions in overcoming the challenges of segregation, and for their significant READ MORE
Proclamation in recognition of Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2025
At the Thursday, September 4 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented the annual Constitution Week Proclamation to members of the Liberty Hill Chapter DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution). Constitution Week will be recognized September 17-23, READ MORE
Proclamation in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September 2025
At the Thursday, September 4 regular city council meeting, Mayor Allegood presented the annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation to family members of the Mighty Millie Foundation in honor of Millie Mracek who lost her battle with READ MORE
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating Crane’s Coffee
Mayor Allegood, Alderman Houston, and Alderman Richardson, alongside the Acworth Business Association and the City Team, were excited to welcome Cranes Coffee to Acworth on Friday, September 5, with a grand opening ribbon-cutting. Cranes Coffee specializes in READ MORE
Installation of Historic Interpretive Panel at Frana Brown Park
On Wednesday, September 3, the Save Acworth History Foundation was excited to celebrate the installation of new interpretive panels across the downtown area, highlighting Acworth churches. The unveiling was held at Frana Brown Park, the original location READ MORE
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating The Learning Experience – Acworth
Mayor Allegood, Alderman Richardson, Alderman Houston, and the City team were excited to host a ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 21, in celebration of The Learning Experience - Acworth. Congratulations to the entire family and team and READ MORE
Oath of Office Administered to Justin Dupree
At the Thursday, August 21 regular city council meeting, Alderman Houston acknowledged and swore in Justin Dupree on his promotion to Stormwater Coordinator and recognized his accomplishment in performing his many duties, including inspection and enforcement of READ MORE
Recognition of Mike Payne as Acworth Police Department’s Officer of the Quarter
At the Thursday, August 21 regular city council meeting, Sergeant Mistretta recognized Officer Mike Payne as Officer of the Quarter for his extraordinary dedication in honoring the legacy of one of our own, Fallen Officer Leonard Rainey. READ MORE
