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 Arts Center, the Save Acworth History Foundation, the Acworth Arts Alliance, and the recently formed Acworth Downtown Development Authority Public Art Committee. The City of Acworth is incredibly grateful for the immense impact on its community through its local arts and humanities nonprofit organizations, including the Acworth Arts READ MORE

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 impact in changing the trajectory of quality education and life for all students. Mayor Allegood presented the proclamation to Acworth citizens Willie Mae & Claude Johnson and commended Anthony Coleman for his assistance with prompting the proclamation for presentation. Acworth alumni of Lemon Street elementary and high schools READ MORE

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, whereas September 17 marks the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of its drafting, and citizens are encouraged to learn more about this important document which stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms, and inalienable rights and is the basis READ MORE

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 cancer at the age of three and a half in 2021, others who have passed during their fight, and those courageously battling pediatric cancer now. A local fundraiser has been organized at Generations Pizza. Acworth residents are encouraged to support activities and events throughout the month of September READ MORE

Alderman Tim Richardson met with members of the Kennehoochee Amateur Radio Club on Saturday, June 28th, at Dallas Landing Park to present a proclamation from the City of Acworth declaring June 23–29 as Amateur Radio Week. The club gathered for their annual Field Day event, a nationwide exercise that highlights the importance of emergency communications preparedness by making two-way shortwave radio contacts with other amateur radio operators across the country.  Amateur, or “ham,” radio operators provide vital communication support during natural disasters and emergencies. They READ MORE

At the Thursday, June 5 regular city council meeting, Alderman Richardson presented the annual proclamation for U.S. Army Day, June 14, 2025, to recent Citizen Police Academy graduate, Christie Skibbie, and recognized her twenty-three years of service, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. U.S. Army Day encourages all citizens to honor the Army as well as other armed forces personnel who have served and sacrificed for the safety and well-being of others through the defense of this nation for 250 years. 

At the Thursday, May 15 regular city council meeting, Alderman Houston recognized and presented the annual Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month Proclamation to President Donna Nunez and other members of the Gena McLeod Memorial Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to bring awareness and understanding of safety and legislation that impacts all motorcyclists, whereas all motor vehicle operators are urged to join the effort to keep our highways safe.

At the Thursday, April 3 regular city council meeting, Mayor Tommy Allegood recognized Rabbi Zalman Charytan and presented the 2025 Education and Sharing Day Proclamation. Education and Sharing Day is being recognized in the Acworth community on April 9, 2025, and calls upon citizens to work together to create a better, brighter, and more promising future for all.