Taylor Aubrey, Author at Acworth Tourism

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 Aubrey2025-03-18T10:09:10-05:00

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 Aubrey2025-03-18T10:09:10-05:00

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

ACWORTH INDUCTED INTO ALL-AMERICA CITY HALL OF FAME!

Taylor Aubrey2022-09-23T00:45:31-05:00

Since 1949, the National Civic League has recognized and celebrated the best in American civic innovation with the prestigious All-America City Award. To celebrate the ongoing work of past winners, the National Civic League sponsors a Hall of Fame Award to recognize an outstanding civic engagement initiative in the community since winning the All-America City Award. Acworth, Georgia originally won the All-America City Award in 2010 and is being recognized for its inclusive and equitable redevelopment of the Parkside District. "We are happy to welcome Acworth into the Hall of Fame. The recent equitable redevelopment of the Parkside District ...
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ACWORTH INDUCTED INTO ALL-AMERICA CITY HALL OF FAME!Taylor Aubrey2022-09-23T00:45:31-05:00

Acworthy Safe & Fun Halloween Activities

Taylor Aubrey2021-03-17T14:47:13-05:00

You don't have to miss out on the Halloween fun to safely celebrate the spooky season in Acworth! Check out these old and new Acworthy traditions to have a haunted good time! LOGAN FARM PUMPKIN PATCH Over fifty artists, families, and organizations participated in our first-ever Logan Farm Pumpkin Patch Art Contest! These fall-themed works of art are now on display at Logan Farm Park. As you explore the park to see all the decorated wooden pumpkins, kids can participate in a scavenger hunt to win a bag of goodies. Scavenger hunt cards are available for pick up at ...
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Acworthy Safe & Fun Halloween ActivitiesTaylor Aubrey2021-03-17T14:47:13-05:00

TRG VINO MARKET

Taylor Aubrey2025-03-27T14:07:04-05:00

TOBY CARMICHAEL

After he sold his first small business, Toby began seeking other ways to support the Acworth community. The idea of opening a wine market was happenstance, and “came to fruition as an ability to turn around and give back.” Each month, TRG Vino Market hosts wine tastings and partners with local and Georgia-based charities. To give back, the Market donates 50% of ticket proceeds and 10% of bottle sales to the cause.
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TRG VINO MARKETTaylor Aubrey2025-03-27T14:07:04-05:00