Acworth hosts Community Conversations on Oct. 7, Nov. 12 October 6, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Scheduled to be present are Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood, representatives from the city’s Board of Aldermen, Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill, Acworth department heads (Power, Public Works, Police, Finance, Human Resources, Community Development, Administration, Parks and Recreation) and panelists from the last event who will be available to continue the conversation.
Medium Company No. 1: City of Acworth focuses on mental health September 25, 2020 Atlanta Business Chronicle Jacqueline Eagen, customer service representative for the city of Acworth, has enjoyed the benefits of participating in her employer’s health and wellness program. Among them are $300 in gift cards she earned and 37 pounds she lost.
Acworth offers Small Business CARES Grant September 1, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution City of Acworth officials are offering the Small Business CARES Grant Program to Acworth-based businesses and nonprofits that have experienced business interruption due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Acworth’s oldest commercial building is now an event venue August 25, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood and city officials held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 20 at The Cowan Historic Mill, the city's oldest commercial building.
With CARES Act funding, Acworth is awarding grants to businesses affected by COVID-19 August 10, 2020 Marietta Daily Journal Acworth businesses that have taken a financial hit because of the coronavirus may be eligible for grants from the city under a new program.
Acworth Board of Alderman approves tax increase July 26, 2020 Marietta Daily Journal The Acworth Board of Aldermen unanimously approved raising the city’s millage rate from 7.6 to 8.95 mills, at a special-called meeting Thursday evening.
SPLOST 2022 projects affirmed in Cobb and cities June 30, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution The SPLOST 2022 project list also contains many public safety projects, a new animal shelter, parks and library safety enhancements and funding for projects in Cobb’s six cities.
Acworth, Kennesaw approve proclamations rejecting racism June 9, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution Two more Cobb County cities have formally taken a stance against racism and discrimination in their jurisdictions.
Acworth is the second Cobb city to pass a resolution condemning racism June 8, 2020 Marietta Daily Journal The Acworth Board of Aldermen on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning racism, making it the second city governing body in Cobb to do so.
Acworth approves list for SPLOST 2022 projects June 7, 2020 Atlanta Journal-Constitution The expected SPLOST revenue for Acworth would be about $24 million, according to Alex Almodovar, assistant to Acworth City Manager Brian Bulthuis.