ACWORTH NEWS
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
Helping One Guy (H.O.G.) Ministry Presentation to the Horizon League
At the Thursday, January 16 regular city council meeting, Chairwoman Shannon Sikorski and members of the Helping One Guy (H.O.G.) Ministry presented a check from proceeds raised from the December holiday breakfast in support of the Horizon League READ MORE
Proclamation in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 20, 2025
At the Thursday, January 16 regular city council meeting, Alderman Houston presented the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation to Pastor/Apostle DeAnna Fountain-Breeden of Life Changing Ministries who was recognized for her leadership and character READ MORE
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating City BBQ
Mayor Allegood, Alderman Houston, and the City Team were excited to welcome City BBQ to Acworth on Wednesday, January 15th with a grand opening ribbon cutting! Thank you to all who came to celebrate and thank you READ MORE
Mark Cheatham Sworn In as New Acworth Chief of Police
On Monday, January 6, Honorable Robert D. Leonard II swore in Chief Interim, Mark Cheatham, as the next Acworth Chief of Police. Chief Cheatham's family accompanied him for the presentation. Chief Cheatham acknowledged former Acworth Police Chiefs READ MORE
Proclamation Honoring Jesse Evans for his Service as Acworth Chief of Police
Mayor Allegood presented former Chief Jesse Evans with a proclamation in recognition of his past two years of leadership and contributions to the Acworth Police Department and the community. Former Chief Evans was also presented with a READ MORE
