A Message from the
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t’s hard to believe we’ve already made it to the end of another great year in Acworth, and what a year 2021 has been! We’ve seen the opening of new businesses, the return of events downtown, and members of our community coming back together to celebrate one another. Our teamwork has brought new partnerships, steady growth and great amenities for residents and businesses, alike. We couldn’t have done it without everyone. The holiday season is upon us, and I invite our community to experience all that this festive time has to offer in our city. If you haven’t heard, Santa has arrived in Acworth! He will be in the Historic Downtown District at Depot Park, from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 11, for photos. There won’t be a photographer on-site, so bring your camera. Free horse and carriage rides for the family also will be available downtown that afternoon. We are so excited to offer a great new event at 2 p.m. Dec. 18. Come line the streets for the first Acworth Christmas Golf Cart Parade. The parade will start and end at Cauble Park, with a route traveling through neighborhoods in the Lakeside and Parkside districts, including Historic Downtown Main Street and Logan Farm Park. For a route map and free registration information, visit www.acworthparksandrec.org. We look forward to the joy and cheer this parade will bring the week before Christmas! Last month saw the return of the Horizon Ability
Gala to Tanyard Creek Overlook. This fantastic event raised money to assist with the Horizon League’s programming for participants with cognitive and physical disabilities. We are so proud of this program and the opportunities it offers to families in Acworth. Thank you to all who donate, contribute and work as a part of our team to bring joy and fun experiences to participants of the Horizon League as we continue growing. Did you hear? Our Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department won the District 5 Class A Agency of the Year honor from the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. We are proud of this team and all it does to serve our city. Speaking of awards, the city of Acworth is very excited to announce that we again were recognized as one of the healthiest employers in America. This year, we ranked No. 29 in the top 100 nationally. These great efforts allow the city team to be its best and give 100% to serving our community. A special thank-you to Human Resources Director Rachelle Ballard and her team for their hard work. As always, for more information on any of these projects, 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!
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AROUND ACWORTH | December 2021
