Currently home to the Acworth Arts Alliance, the McConnell House is understood to be the location of the earliest known African-American business in the city. Built circa 1900, the house was owned by Jeff McConnell who conducted a successful shoe repair business in the basement of the building.
The Acworth Arts Alliance (AAA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 to promote and support the advancement of art and artistic education in the greater Acworth community. The AAA strives to achieve advancement of art and its culture through educational programs and the display of diverse art from many local artists. Area artists create in varied forms, including watercolors, pastels, acrylics, oils as well as three-dimensional media. Community is of primary importance for the Acworth Arts Alliance. Classes are routinely being offered by local artists and schedules are posted on the website. Membership are available to artists and patrons of the Alliance.