Taylor Aubrey, Author at Acworth Tourism

HEADED TO RED TOP MOUNTAIN FOR A HIKE?

Taylor Aubrey2024-04-19T07:41:58-05:00

We've got some great lunch ideas! Red Top Mountain State Park is a wonderful way to spend the morning or afternoon enjoying the beautiful peace that comes with a hike around Lake Allatoona. It's the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and you're sure to work up an appetite after taking in all of the breathtaking beauty of the area. That's okay, though! We have some great ideas of where to grab a bite right here in downtown Acworth. We're only a short, 10-15 minute drive from the park. ...
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HEADED TO RED TOP MOUNTAIN FOR A HIKE?Taylor Aubrey2024-04-19T07:41:58-05:00

ACWORTH SHOWS UP FOR COBB FOODIE WEEK!

Taylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:02:57-05:00

#CobbFoodieWeek returns in September! Acworth is loves to celebrate this event with great deals to save and savor through our local eateries! Our friends with Cobb Travel & Tourism line up the best of the best in Cobb County, and Visit Acworth restaurants are looking forward to its return.

ACWORTH SHOWS UP FOR COBB FOODIE WEEK!Taylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:02:57-05:00

LOGAN FARM PARK FOR FAMILY OUTDOOR FUN

Taylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:04:28-05:00

Check out our latest guest post by Stephanie Freeman from MacaroniKID. Logan Farm Park has become our family's go-to destination for outdoor fun! As a mom, I truly appreciate the thoughtfulness put into creating an exceptional playground experience for kids. The fact that the playground area is fenced in brings an added layer of security and peace of mind, allowing my children to play freely while I can keep a watchful eye on them. Not to mention, it's absolutely huge! No matter what my kids' preferences are, there's always something exciting for them to explore and enjoy. One of the ...
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LOGAN FARM PARK FOR FAMILY OUTDOOR FUNTaylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:04:28-05:00

THE LAKES ARE CALLING, AND I MUST GO. . .

Taylor Aubrey2024-03-12T08:32:57-05:00

and Downtown Acworth has All the Gear! When it comes to a great day on the lakes, all the gear you need can be found right here in downtown Acworth. Acworth's Mill District is home to Appalachian Outfitters, and it's chock-a-block with great selections of top brands and quality supplies for the perfect day on the water. Appalachian Outfitters is the place to go for all things kayak and paddleboarding related. . . everything Lake Acworth is made for! Customers will find all they need to enjoy Acworth's non-motorized lake, plus camping gear for excursions to nearby ...
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THE LAKES ARE CALLING, AND I MUST GO. . .Taylor Aubrey2024-03-12T08:32:57-05:00

FESTIVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IN ACWORTH

Taylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:17:26-05:00

Santa's Arrival Santa arrives in Acworth with festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m. Bring the entire family and enjoy as Acworth welcomes this special holiday season. Pictures with Santa are free. Please plan on bringing your camera to capture the special moment. Friday, December 6: 5:30 PM 4415 Center Street Historic Downtown District Christmas in Acworth Santa will be celebrating the season at Depot Park on Saturday, December 7. Families are welcome to stop by, visit, and take pictures. Pictures are free of charge. Make sure to bring ...
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FESTIVE FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IN ACWORTHTaylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:17:26-05:00

TIME TO UNWIND & RECHARGE ON LAKE ALLATOONA

Taylor Aubrey2024-04-18T14:34:26-05:00

Dallas Landing Park & Proctor Landing Park are Ready for the Season! Ready to unwind and recharge? Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing Parks open for the season on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Dallas Landing and Proctor Landing Parks are nestled along the beautiful banks of Lake Allatoona and offer a day of fun for the entire family. Both parks have large sandy beaches, group pavilions available to rent, and a variety of picnic tables and grills are dotted throughout the parks under the shade of Georgia pines. Located close to downtown Acworth, there are plenty of lunch ...
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TIME TO UNWIND & RECHARGE ON LAKE ALLATOONATaylor Aubrey2024-04-18T14:34:26-05:00

THE COMMUNITY HOUSE: ACWORTH’S HISTORIC ROSENWALD SCHOOL

Taylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:18:51-05:00

African American Heritage in the City's Historic Parkside District The Acworth Rosenwald School, in Doyal Hill Park, was originally located on School Street and served as Acworth’s only African American school from 1925 to 1948. The school had two teachers who instructed different grades with a removable wall separating the main space into two classrooms. The Rosenwald School was constructed on School Street in 1924. Rosenwald Schools were part of a partnership between Julius Rosenwald (Sears Roebuck and Co.) and Booker T. Washington that brought schoolhouses to children in Black communities throughout the segregated South in the ...
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THE COMMUNITY HOUSE: ACWORTH’S HISTORIC ROSENWALD SCHOOLTaylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:18:51-05:00

ACWORTH HISTORY: THE ROBERTS SCHOOL

Taylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:00:58-05:00

The Roberts School was constructed in the late 1940s on the site of the original location of the Acworth Rosenwald School before it was dismantled and rebuilt as a community center on Cherokee Street. The Roberts School served as a segregated school for Acworth's Black community until 1968 when integration moved students to Acworth Elementary and Awtrey Middle Schools. Today, the Roberts School serves as a community center allowing rentals of the cafeteria space for family functions and meeting spaces for city non-profit groups. It's also the location of Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Departments' after-school program, the ...
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ACWORTH HISTORY: THE ROBERTS SCHOOLTaylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:00:58-05:00

PARKSIDE’S HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCHES

Taylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:01:32-05:00

Overlooking Acworth's Parkside District on opposite sides of Logan Farm Park are two beacons of community reminding the city of its rich African American history and culture, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and Zion Hill Baptist Church have stood tall in the heart of Acworth's Black History since Emancipation. Bethel A.M.E's congregation began in 1863, and its current location on School Street was built around 1878 by freed slaves. The bell tower was added in 1895, and Bethel A.M.E. shared its location with Zion Hill Baptist Church's congregation for many years alternating Sundays. This church ...
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PARKSIDE’S HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCHESTaylor Aubrey2024-02-12T11:01:32-05:00

You’re Invited to the Mill District Launch Party!

Taylor Aubrey2023-02-16T10:53:55-05:00

The City of Acworth and the Acworth Downtown Development Authority are excited to launch Acworth's newest downtown district. Join us on Tuesday, February 28 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Cowan Historic Mill as we celebrate the new plan for Main Street from Willis street to New McEver Road: The "Mill District". Red Top Brewhouse will be on site with complimentary food and a cash bar.

You’re Invited to the Mill District Launch Party!Taylor Aubrey2023-02-16T10:53:55-05:00

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