DOYAL HILL PARK CELEBRATES ACWORTH HISTORY

2024-01-23T14:00:21-05:00

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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DOYAL HILL PARK CELEBRATES ACWORTH HISTORY2024-01-23T14:00:21-05:00

TRG VINO MARKET

2025-03-27T14:07:04-05:00

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 MARKET2025-03-27T14:07:04-05:00

SOUTHERN COASTAL CUISINE AT 1885 GRILL

2022-10-25T23:41:50-05:00

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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SOUTHERN COASTAL CUISINE AT 1885 GRILL2022-10-25T23:41:50-05:00

AWARD-WINNING ‘Q IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN – J.D.’s BAR-B-Q

2022-10-25T23:59:27-05:00

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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AWARD-WINNING ‘Q IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN – J.D.’s BAR-B-Q2022-10-25T23:59:27-05:00

COWAN MILL EVENT SPACE – MODERN EVENT SPACE IN A HISTORIC MILL

2022-10-25T23:59:59-05:00

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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COWAN MILL EVENT SPACE – MODERN EVENT SPACE IN A HISTORIC MILL2022-10-25T23:59:59-05:00
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