At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Thursday, March 5, Chief Cheatham swore in and administered the Oath of Office to promoted police personnel to include Jeanette Vetter to rank of Lieutenant, Cody Lumpkin to rank of Sergeant, and Christopher Campisi to rank of Corporal.
Acworth Public Safety Cadets competed in the Cobb Cadet Challenge at the Cobb County Safety Village, taking home 6 individual trophies. Team 1 earned 1st place Suspicious Person, 1st place Domestic Dispute, 1st place Unknown Trouble, and 3rd Place Overall. Team 2 earned 2nd place Suspicious Person and 2nd Place Overall. The City is incredibly proud of their hard work, teamwork, and professionalism throughout the day, and for representing Acworth with pride, confidence, and dedication.
At the Monday, November 10 special called council meeting, Chief Cheatham acknowledged and swore in Emma Carey as an Acworth Police Officer and congratulated her on obtaining her P.O.S.T. certification and graduating from the University of North Georgia with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Chief Cheatham also swore in Amanda Matthews as a Public Safety Liaison (PSL). Ms. Matthews' comes from Cobb County Animal Control and her new role as a PSL will involve transporting inmates for the Acworth Police Department.
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. Former Officer Rainey was rightfully recognized on the Officer Down Memorial Page and included on the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C., this year.
At the Thursday, August 21 Council Meeting, Sergeant Mistretta presented Acworth Public Safety Cadets with trophies acknowledging and celebrating their achievements in the National Training Conference in California, where over 98 teams participated in the highly competitive event. The Acworth Cadets placed 3rd in the Drill / Honor Guard Event and are commended for the incredible amount of work and level of effort, professionalism, and commitment demonstrated throughout the week.
At the Wednesday, June 18 city council meeting, Acworth Police Chief Cheatham recognized Sergeant Greene as the Acworth Police Department Officer of the Quarter for his outstanding leadership and dedication to developing his team. Not only has he helped guide and mold his shift, but he also introduced new programs in our schools, expanding our connection with the community in meaningful ways. The City thanks Sergeant Greene for going above and beyond every day to build a stronger team and community!
At the Wednesday, June 18 city council meeting, Acworth Police Chief Cheatham acknowledged and swore in Jeramy Towe on his promotion as Corporal and recognized his many accomplishments since 2013 with the Acworth Police Department. Corporal Towe's spouse and son accompanied him for the presentation.
At the Thursday, June 5 regular city council meeting, City Manager Albright recognized and presented a certificate of completion to Sergeant Brandon Greene for successfully completing the requirements of the Acworth Leadership Development Academy, demonstrating a commitment to leadership, growth, and service to the community. Congratulations, Sergeant Greene; we are grateful to have such a dedicated City Team!
At the Thursday, June 5 regular city council meeting, Chief Cheatam recognized Officer Mike Payne for faithfully serving the City of Acworth for the past ten years. Officer Payne began his law enforcement career with the Cobb County Police Department, where he served for 32 years and retired as a Major.
At the Thursday, June 5 regular city council meeting, Chief Cheatam recognized Corporal Cody Lumpkin for ten years of service with the City of Acworth. Corporal Lumpkin began his law enforcement career at the Acworth Adult Detention Facility before transitioning to a sworn law enforcement officer. Corporal Lumpkin’s family accompanied him for the presentation.
Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
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Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains and is nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, hence its nickname “The Lake City.” The city boasts a rich history, a charming downtown, abundant outdoor recreational activities, a vibrant restaurant scene, and an active festival and events calendar. Acworth is one of the best, family-friendly destinations in the Atlanta region. Come discover why You’re Welcome in Acworth!
