Holiday Sweater Weather
admin2025-06-25T09:56:25-05:00A case of restless family syndrome? We’ve got the cure. Stretch your arms and legs, breathe deep, unwind and reconnect together. ...
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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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DOYAL HILL PARK CELEBRATES ACWORTH HISTORY
Gib Fenning2024-01-23T14:00:21-05:00 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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Acworth Awarded Georgia Exceptional Main Street Designation
admin2020-05-27T15:35:03-05:00 At the December 5, 2019 Mayor and Council Meeting, the Georgia Main Street program recognized the City of Acworth as a Georgia Exceptional Main Street community. Georgia's Exceptional Main Street communities, also known as GEMS, represent some of the best Main Street Programs that the state has to offer. These Main Streets have gone above and beyond expectations by making a strong and positive impact in their communities. Acworth is now one of eighteen Georgia cities recognized with the GEMS distinction. The Director of the Office of Downtown Development with Georgia Department of Community Affairs Jessica Reynolds addressed Mayor ...
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Acworth “Plugs In” To Green Travel Options
admin2020-05-27T15:38:53-05:00Acworth now offers additional amenities for those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, but not limit their ability to explore. Travelers and locals alike will now find twelve new Tesla charging stations in the Baker Road Corridor at the corner of Baker Road and Lake Acworth Drive. Tesla chose this location for their world’s fastest charging network due to its proximity to Interstate 75 and surrounding hotels for overnight travelers. While charging their cars, visitors will find several restaurants and entertainment opportunities in the surrounding area. Tesla even offers an app for consumers’ smartphones that notifies them when their vehicle ...
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History Comes to Life at Acworth Depot Park
admin2025-09-15T14:33:51-05:00Acworth was the second city to be founded in all of Cobb County, preceded only by Marietta. There’s a lot of history here, and a lot of stories to be told. And this spring, those stories will come to life at a brand-new destination on the corner of Main and Lemon streets: Depot Park ...
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5 New Reasons To Put Acworth on Your Travel Bucket List
admin2025-09-16T08:51:09-05:00Acworth may be metro Atlanta’s best-kept travel secret, but we have a feeling that’s about to change, because this little town has a lot going on. Here’s why you should put it on your list this year....
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The Inspiring Story of Acworth Depot Park
admin2020-05-27T16:03:35-05:00The story of how Acworth Depot Park came to be is also about the history of Acworth itself. The Depot was the lifeblood of Acworth for years. But by the mid-century, the interstate highway system had ushered in a new era in transportation. ...
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America’s 100 Best Restaurants for a Big Night Out: Acworth Makes the List!
admin2020-05-27T15:31:06-05:00Choosing a restaurant to celebrate your family's special occasion is a very important decision. OpenTable, the restaurant reservations system, is simplifying your choices by putting together a list generated by real people, like you. America’s 100 Best Restaurants for a Big Night Out includes the top 100 restaurants based on reviews from regular people who took the time to reflect and post online about their dining experience. The focus is placed not only on delicious food and drink, but also on service and overall ambiance. We are extremely proud of our very own Chef Henry Chandler and Henry's Louisiana Grill ...
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Why Acworth is a Metro-Atlanta Foodie Destination
admin2021-08-05T12:51:19-05:00Hey Georgia Food Lovers: watch this video to find out why a group of top GA chefs selected beautiful downtown Acworth GA as their culinary home base. Featured restaurants are: Dogwood Terrace, Fish Thyme, Fusco's Via Roma, and Henry's Louisiana Grill. Downtown Acworth is a new destination for great restaurants. Where else do you get a collection of chef-driven eating establishments in a quaint small town setting. Foodies rejoice!