Acworth

Opinion September 30, 2026

Books Are Making A Big Comeback In America

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Cobb County is about to play host to the Acworth Book and Storytelling Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This…

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Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 29, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 3 of our quiz and find out

How much do you know about Acworth? In Part 3 of our quiz, the questions move beyond the city’s lakes and familiar landmarks to its government, schools, parks and an…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Government & Politics, Local government September 29, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen consider change to Cowan Road townhome stipulations

The Acworth Board of Aldermen considered a developer’s request to replace a required trail connection to city park property with a sidewalk along Spring Meadow Drive. The change would affect…

Community Life, Libraries September 29, 2026

Magical Halloween events include fun, learning and a nightmare at North Cobb Regional Library

By Kelly Johnson North Cobb Regional Library enchants this Halloween season with its feature event, Practical Magic at the Library. An evening of themed crafts, book and movie trivia, and…

Government & Politics, Local government September 28, 2026

Acworth Board of Aldermen to hold work session and regular meeting this week

The Acworth Board of Aldermen will hold two meetings this week: a public hearing and work session on Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., and a regular meeting on Thursday,…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Government & Politics, Local government September 25, 2026

Cobb BOC approves micro-transit plan

By Mark Woolsey Microtransit is expanding into more territory in Cobb County. The Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a batch of contracts that will extend the existing Southside on-demand bus…

Government & Politics, Local government September 18, 2026

Acworth recognizes United States Air Force Day

During an otherwise short agenda at the Acworth Board of Aldermen regular meeting Thursday, the board issued the following proclamation in honor of United States Air Force Day: A PROCLAMATION…

Government & Politics, Local government September 16, 2026

Acworth Moves Forward With 2026-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update

Acworth city officials are moving forward with an annual update to the Community Work Program and Capital Improvement Element of the Comprehensive Plan, a state-required process that allows the city…

Puzzles Games and Quizzes September 15, 2026

How much do you know about Acworth? Take Part 2 of our quiz about that city and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Cobb County has seven cities within it, and some of these quizzes will focus on individual cities. Today the quiz takes on the City of Acworth,…

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Crime & Public Safety September 15, 2026

Former Acworth Officer Charged With Flock Camera Misuse

By Mark Woolsey A former Acworth and Emerson, Ga. police officer has been charged with misusing the Flock Safety camera surveillance system designed to read license plates and give vehicle…

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Pets and Pet Adoption October 1, 2026