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CELEBRATE YOUR EVENT IN ACWORTH!

2026-01-12T13:27:50-05:00

Exciting events, joyful anniversaries, dream weddings, and memorable milestone birthdays await! Just 30 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta is one of the most welcoming towns you could hope to visit. Acworth, Georgia is out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and is nestled between two lakes – Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona. Fun is easily found here, but when it’s time to plan a special celebration, Acworth really shines. From traditional settings to unconventional outdoor spots, here’s a look at some of the best places to host your special occasion in Acworth. The Perfect ...
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CELEBRATE YOUR EVENT IN ACWORTH!2026-01-12T13:27:50-05:00

FIVE REASONS ACWORTH IS ATLANTA’S GO-TO FESTIVAL SPOT

2025-11-03T11:58:21-05:00

Acworth is a charming town located just outside of Atlanta. It is known as a vibrant destination for well-attended festivals, concerts, and celebrations throughout the Atlanta metro area and beyond. Here are five festive reasons why Acworth is one of the best day trip/weekend getaway spots near Atlanta. 1. Small Town Charm and Big Time Fun Every Mother’s Day weekend, backyard Barbeque teams gather to compete at the Smoke on the Lake festival. Enjoy two days of award-winning BBQ, cold beer, live music, games and rides for the kids, and so much more. Be sure to sample, vote, ...
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FIVE REASONS ACWORTH IS ATLANTA’S GO-TO FESTIVAL SPOT2025-11-03T11:58:21-05:00

FOODIES AND FUN-SEEKERS FLOCK TO ACWORTH

2026-01-28T11:15:56-05:00

Acworth’s vibrant culinary landscape boasts an array of distinctive eateries that have evolved into local institutions. The city caters to every palate, from authentic Italian cuisine to Cajun delights and Southern comfort food. You can sample fare from chef-driven restaurants and craft breweries. You can enjoy a meal inside or outside. You can stroll around with your drink and hear live music. The food is great, the vibe is relaxed, and there are so many great choices that one trip won’t be nearly enough to get your fill. Before we get into the delicious details, here are some tips ...
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FOODIES AND FUN-SEEKERS FLOCK TO ACWORTH2026-01-28T11:15:56-05:00

DOYAL HILL PARK CELEBRATES ACWORTH HISTORY

2025-10-23T08:30:26-05:00

Acworth’s newest outdoor destination, an award-winning interpretive park highlighting the city’s rich Black history, is the perfect destination for history buffs, and lovers of architecture. Doyal Hill Park opened in 2020 and is conveniently located across the street from Logan Farm Park and a short walk from the city’s thriving retail and restaurant districts on Main Street. The park features a paved walking path through public art and in-depth interpretive signs, each telling the stories of community institutions and leaders of Acworth’s Black community. Doyal Hill in the 1970's Named for Acworth’s first Black Alderman, the late ...
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DOYAL HILL PARK CELEBRATES ACWORTH HISTORY2025-10-23T08:30:26-05:00

SOUTHERN COASTAL CUISINE AT 1885 GRILL

2022-10-25T23:41:50-05:00

MIGUEL MORALES

In addition to the shrimp and grits, hushpuppies, and pimento cheese that made the restaurant a Chattanooga favorite, 1855’s Acworth location has a few special things to call its own: think low-country boils, plus grab-and-go picnic baskets. “We’re super excited to become part of the community,” says Miguel, “and we have every intention of continuing the tradition of bringing something special that can create another great destination....
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SOUTHERN COASTAL CUISINE AT 1885 GRILL2022-10-25T23:41:50-05:00

AWARD-WINNING ‘Q IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN – J.D.’s BAR-B-Q

2022-10-25T23:59:27-05:00

CHIP “J.D.” ALLEN

Chip “J.D.” Allen opened his Main Street barbecue restaurant, J.D.’s Bar-B-Q, in 2011. Since then, he’s attracted regulars from as far as Chattanooga who come to the circa-1925 schoolhouse for Chip’s slow, wood-smoked barbecue, made-from-scratch barbecue sauce, fried corn on the cob, and his Grandma’s coleslaw recipe (especially on top of a hotdog). Chip, whose motto is “straight from the pit to plate,”...
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AWARD-WINNING ‘Q IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN – J.D.’s BAR-B-Q2022-10-25T23:59:27-05:00

COWAN MILL EVENT SPACE – MODERN EVENT SPACE IN A HISTORIC MILL

2022-10-25T23:59:59-05:00

KEVIN MARCY

Built in the 19th century, the Mill has been a fixture on the Acworth landscape for generations, and in its new life as a wedding venue, it’s getting a long-overdue facelift (complete with covered patio, outdoor fireplaces, and one stunning chandelier). But you don’t have to get hitched to enjoy the newly revitalized Mill. Kevin and his family hope to share this special landmark with Acworth through community events, too...
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COWAN MILL EVENT SPACE – MODERN EVENT SPACE IN A HISTORIC MILL2022-10-25T23:59:59-05:00

HENRY & CLAUDIA CHANDLER – HENRY’S LOUISIANA GRILL

2022-09-22T23:34:51-05:00

SOUTHERN CAJUN FUSION... YUM!

"It’s Southern, fusion, and Cajun. My first job back from Europe was in a fusion restaurant. The Southern part comes from my upbringing — for 18 years I was brought up on a farm and my nanny did Southern cooking. That’s where you get Louisiana alligator flash-fried with a hoisin sauce, topped with remoulade. We do traditional gumbo, etouffee, and jambalaya, but then we have Nanny Castell’s fried chicken plate, served over..."
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HENRY & CLAUDIA CHANDLER – HENRY’S LOUISIANA GRILL2022-09-22T23:34:51-05:00

Veronica Dudley – Fish Thyme Restaurant

2022-09-22T23:52:11-05:00

FALL IN LOVE WITH FOOD

Steve and Veronica Dudley opened Fish Thyme, their cozy, modern seafood restaurant after they both fell in love with the space—and with Acworth. Since then, Fish Thyme has become a local favorite, a date night go-to, and even a destination for wedding proposals. What makes the it so special? Aside from serving some of the best seafood in the northern suburbs, the duo are part of the community here, and they make their guests feel like family...
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Veronica Dudley – Fish Thyme Restaurant2022-09-22T23:52:11-05:00

HOW WE’RE MAKING ACWORTH EVEN MORE VISITOR-FRIENDLY

2020-05-27T15:03:19-05:00

Big improvements for visitors and residents in 2019 Dateline: [Acworth, GA, March 5, 2019] – 2019 might still be a new year, but here in Acworth, we’ve been hard at work for months and months to make this year the best one yet for our visiting friends. With these projects, from bridges to breweries, we’re making a great place even better for folks who want to experience our special town firsthand. Take a look at what we’ve been working on: A New Pedestrian Bridge Acworth really has the best of both worlds: a vibrant historic downtown on one side, ...
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HOW WE’RE MAKING ACWORTH EVEN MORE VISITOR-FRIENDLY2020-05-27T15:03:19-05:00
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