ERIN AND DAVE LABELLE
Erin and Dave LaBelle have brought Scoops to Acworth to give people new ways to treat themselves, find the perfect gift, or throw a delightful little party. Scoops Ice Cream and Tasty Treats brings new life to a space that was a doctor’s office for 50 years. 4839 North Main Street has always been a healing place, but now it’s got a whole new way of curing what ails you....
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JASON AND SERA MARIE SPEEGLE
Acworth has a new craft cocktail destination. And a new breakfast spot. The Fountain is ready to make you feel cared for no matter when you drop by. Jason and Sera Marie Speegle believe that the key ingredient of any meal is hospitality, and they’ve worked hard to create a space that embodies what they stand for. Good food, eclectic music, and excellent drinks, whether it’s coffee in the morning or something a little stronger at night....
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JONATHAN WHITE & ROB HANKINSON
Acworth’s first craft brewery, Red Top Brewhouse, welcomes all—friends, families, children, even dogs—to enjoy the fun they have on tap! Committed to this custom experience, Red Top boasts two state-of-the-art, self-serve tap walls with 20 specialty-brewed and staff-curated selections of beer, cider and sangria for guests to choose their pour. In the kitchen, chef Bobby King serves up all the high-end pub grub and it’s all made from scratch....
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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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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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DANIELLE BUTTRAM
Picnic Market and Mercantile offers the variety of a boutique shop with the freshness of a local farmer’s market—all in the heart of Historic Downtown Acworth, GA. Located in a former 1900s dry goods store, Picnic was born of passion for local products and community—to feed and to serve. Since 2019, this one-stop-marketplace has become a storefront for local food artisans and....
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
We're a full-service outdoor outfitter, and we do everything from camping to hiking, kayaks, paddle boards, stuff you can't find at big-box stores. We have a lot of local brands, and we try to stock a lot of products from the Southeast. We've been working with the city to set up some mobile locations on Acworth’s three beaches, too. We offer rentals for kayaks, paddle boards, paddle boats, and canoes....
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THE SWEET LIFE & ANTIQUES
In the market for vintage vinyl, an antique rocking horse, or pre-Prohibition barware? You just might find it at Two LiRu. Lisa Mack’s eclectic antiques and decor shop is one of the true gems of Main Street: a place where you can find something special for your home, hunt for the perfect keepsake gift, or wander around admiring 10,000 square feet of expertly curated treasures....
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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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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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