Tommy Allegood

A Message from the

As Acworth moves through fall, it reminds us to live in the present and show how thankful we are for all the good in our lives. Now that November is upon us, I am taking time to reflect on how thankful I am for our strong city spirit that has led us through the past several seasons. Being a part of our community, where many put so much effort into creating a safe and enjoyable place to live, work, and play, has me truly appreciative for all of our blessings this Thanksgiving.

Last month, our Acworth Police Department held its first Acworth Police Ambassador Camp. This experience was geared toward middle school students and provided a great opportunity for our police department to engage with future leaders. Officer Eric Mistretta led the class, with an informative and exciting week covering several law enforcement topics, a tour of the Cobb 911 center and a visit to the Cobb Safety Village. I would like to thank Officer Mistretta and the Acworth Police Department for all they do for this great city we call home. We were proud to see 24 students graduate from the camp!

Acworth is proud of its veterans, and I invite you to visit Cauble Park on Nov. 11 to honor the bravery of all who have served our country. The city will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Patriots Point at 2 p.m. We invite you to come show your gratitude for those who have risked all to protect our freedoms.

We are excited to welcome back the Acworth Beer and Wine Fest on Nov. 13. This annual event will take place in a new location, at Logan Farm Park. Those 21 and older are invited to purchase tickets at www.acworthbeerandwinefest. com to enjoy more than 100 craft beers and wines. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the 13th annual Acworth Turkey Chase, to be held on Nov. 20. We look forward to coming together once again to collect food donations to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program and stock local food pantries this holiday season. This 5K fun run and 2K walk encourages our community to give back, while allowing for some friendly competition between families and neighbors.

As we move into the holiday season, remember to shop small, and support our wonderful businesses. I encourage you to visit our downtown merchants this year while enjoying all the holiday festivities that the city has to offer. Flip to Page 47 for a Shop Local map of downtown. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, and know that we are thankful for each one of you!

As always, for more information on any of these happenings, visit www.acworth.org, sign up for our e-news blasts on our home page, “like” Visit Acworth on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram at @VisitAcworth.

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!