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SIX WINTER COMBOS FOR FRESH FOOD + A GOOD MOOD IN ACWORTH

Taylor Aubrey2025-11-24T10:59:42-05:00

The chilly temps and early sunsets are on their way, but we've got the perfect recipe to beat those winter blues. Continue on to discover six winter combos for fresh food + a good mood in Downtown Acworth! 1. RED TOP BREWHOUSE + CAUBLE PARK There is nothing quite like a giant soft pretzel paired with your favorite house-made craft beer on a crisp winter afternoon in Acworth. Red Top Brewhouse is the perfect stop for a quick pint, game of cornhole by the firepit, or midday snack before taking a relaxing ...
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SIX WINTER COMBOS FOR FRESH FOOD + A GOOD MOOD IN ACWORTHTaylor Aubrey2025-11-24T10:59:42-05:00

HOW TO HALLOWEEN IN ACWORTH

Taylor Aubrey2025-11-03T08:49:17-05:00

From ghouls to goblins, frights to fairytales, and specters to spooktacularly good times with friends and family, you'll find all sorts of fun in downtown Acworth this Halloween season! HAVE SOME FUN AT THE HALLOWEEN JAMBOOREE The Acworth Halloween JamBOOree presented by Wellstar Health System is a not-to-be-missed annual fall family event. Bring your little goblins out in their best Halloween get-ups for a Saturday afternoon of games, candy, bounce houses, music, and even a pumpkin patch! Plus, don't forget to stick around for the costume contest! The Halloween JamBOOree will take place ...
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HOW TO HALLOWEEN IN ACWORTHTaylor Aubrey2025-11-03T08:49:17-05:00

DOWNTOWN ACWORTH END OF SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Haley Hunter2025-11-03T08:49:37-05:00

Autumn may be heavy on our minds, but we know the Georgia heat is here to stay for a while. Make the most of it in Historic Downtown Acworth with our end of summer bucket list! Picnic at the Park Settle in at one of Acworth's beautiful parks with a good book and a snack! Logan Farm Park offers a huge expanse of green space, perfect to lay out a blanket and spend the afternoon. Looking for the perfect book to bring along? The Crazy Book Lady is just down the street ...
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DOWNTOWN ACWORTH END OF SUMMER BUCKET LISTHaley Hunter2025-11-03T08:49:37-05:00

STAY COOL THIS SUMMER IN ACWORTH

Haley Hunter2025-10-23T08:27:45-05:00

The long, hot days are here to stay! If you’re looking for ways to beat the summer heat, look no further. From a dip in the lake to a dip of your favorite ice cream, we’ve got everything you need to stay cool this summer in Acworth! Enjoy a Chilled Treat! Voted “Best Gelato in Georgia” by Travel & Leisure magazine, Pizza by Fuscos' Voga Italian Gelato is sure to bring your temp down while keeping the vibes high. Hang out in their restaurant or take it out for a picnic at Logan ...
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STAY COOL THIS SUMMER IN ACWORTHHaley Hunter2025-10-23T08:27:45-05:00

SPLASH INTO ACWORTH FOR THE 2025 PRO WAKEBOARD TOUR

Haley Hunter2025-07-17T08:54:34-05:00

The iconic 2025 Pro Wakeboard Tour is returning to Dallas Landing Park June 20-21. If you’re dropping in to check out this epic sport, we've got everything you need to make it a winning weekend! ALL YOU CAN EAT Just like the boats cruising along Lake Allatoona, you've got to stay fueled up for a weekend on the water! Start your morning off with a caffeine fix from Cafe de Coco -- you'll be hooked on their delicious house-made syrups and locally sourced pastries. Then, when you’re ready for that mid-day lunch break, ...
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SPLASH INTO ACWORTH FOR THE 2025 PRO WAKEBOARD TOURHaley Hunter2025-07-17T08:54:34-05:00

A WHOLE HANDFUL OF REASONS TO PUT ACWORTH ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST

Taylor Aubrey2025-03-18T10:07:15-05:00

Photograph: Avriel Sandoval Looking for a peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city? Skip the drive and find yourself in Acworth, just 35 miles north of downtown Atlanta in Cobb County. Experience the charm of Acworth’s Historic Downtown, Parkside, and Mill districts. Acworth is the perfect blend of rich natural scenery, eclectic shopping options, and rooted history topped with endless culinary choices to satisfy every palate. We’re convinced you’ll love Acworth. Here are a handful of reasons to put Acworth on your bucket list this year: FOODIES ARE SPOILED FOR ...
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A WHOLE HANDFUL OF REASONS TO PUT ACWORTH ON YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LISTTaylor Aubrey2025-03-18T10:07:15-05:00

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 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