Tommy Allegood

A Message from the

October is a beautiful month in Acworth. While we love our summers here, the refreshing fall air and excitement of upcoming seasonal events are worth getting excited about. Just like the seasons, our special city goes through changes, too.

As I mentioned in last month’s letter, James Albright was appointed Acworth’s new city manager. James moves to City Hall after a 21-year career with Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department, serving as the director since 2005. In his new role, he is working with me and our council as we plan to continue moving the city forward.

We are excited to welcome a familiar face, Brandon Douglas, as deputy city manager. Brandon returns to Acworth from Jasper, where he has been city manager since 2019. The assistant to the city manager position, held by Alex Almodovar, will be reassigned to the new role of economic development manager. Alex has brought much skill and heart to Acworth, and we look forward to what he will bring to his new role working alongside the team.

Kim Watt has been appointed as director of the Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department, and brings invaluable experience to the position. She has served the department in many capacities since 2012, but most recently as the assistant director of recreation. Prior to Acworth, she worked with Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency and Special Olympics Georgia. We look forward to her leadership. Jeff Chase has served as the department’s assistant director of operations since 2012, and has been appointed to a new role of director of Downtown Development, Tourism and Historic Preservation. He will oversee three boards and commissions, allowing for balanced economic development by working with our community partners.

And, last, but certainly not least, we are happy to announce the appointment of Diana DeSanto, our current deputy city treasurer, as the new city treasurer for Acworth beginning this month. Diana came to us from the city of Powder Springs a few years ago. We look forward to her new role as treasurer, as Lindy Tisdel relocates out of state.

Moving into this new chapter, we are excited to see our strengths grow, with dedicated city team members who love to live, work and play in Acworth. We are the city with a heart, and the ability to grow is one of the things that makes Acworth such a special place to call home. We appreciate the support of our partners and the community as we move into this next season.

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God bless, Tommy

Tommy Allegood was elected to Acworth’s city council in 2000 and has served as mayor since 2002. He is a community builder who is purposed to make it count!