At the Thursday, August 1 regular city council meeting, Mayor Tommy Allegood and Alderman Steve Prather presented the annual United States Coast Guard Day Proclamation to retiree Chuck Polk who served 42 years of active duty with the reserves and is an active member of the local American Legion-Ron Asby/North Cobb Post 304. August 4, 2024, will mark the 234-year recognizing U.S. Coast Guard Day in the Acworth community and throughout the nation.

At the Thursday, August 1 regular city council meeting, Mayor Tommy Allegood recognized Alderman Brett North for his recent accomplishment in receiving the Certificate of Excellence, as well as the Certificate of Attendance and Participation from the Harold F. Hotlz Municipal Training Institute. With 120 hours of training requirements met, Alderman North was recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) during the June 24 awards luncheon in Savannah.