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s we celebrate our nation’s independence this month, it is the perfect time to reflect on the price of freedom. In Acworth, we love our veterans, and have dedicated a special place on Lake Acworth to honor them. The Veterans Memorial at Patriots Point pays tribute to all the men and women who have served our country. At Patriots Point, you will find the American flag, surrounded by the service flags of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, raised upon a concrete dome. This structure is surrounded by a walkway with engraved pavers. The memorial is home to the city’s Veterans Day celebration and Memorial Day ceremonies. At each of these yearly events, paver stones that have been dedicated by members of our community, in honor of their loved ones who have served, are presented. I purchased a paver for my dad, Capt. James Allegood. He served in the U.S. Navy and was part of the World War II D-Day invasion. His paver stone can be found at Patriots Point, and I think of him, and his brothers and sisters in arms, whenever I am there. If you have a loved one who served in the armed forces that you would like to honor with a paver, visit www.acworthparksandrec.org to purchase a stone for them. It is a meaningful gift that honors the sacrifices of those who have served. In addition to the annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks, Acworth will continue to honor our country by hosting the Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial in Tanyard Creek Overlook at the Acworth Community Center. It will be on display for free July 29-31. The memorial exhibition features 23 life-sized portraits of the fallen Marines and Navy Corpsmen of Lima Company. Their boots stand at the base of their portraits, creating a tangible representation of their sacrifice. You do not want
to miss this powerful experience. We would like to thank our partners at Georgia Funeral Care for co-hosting this exhibition, and we’re thankful for the contributions from Cobb Travel and Tourism and Hummingbird Hideaway that helped make this event possible. While we celebrate our freedoms, remember our partner organizations, which are made up of those who served in the military and continue to serve our community. The Ron Asby North Cobb American Legion Post 304 moved into its location on Main Street in 2012. Over the years, they have been a great partner by assisting with various city events and providing support and resources to our Veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5408 also takes part in our Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, and fosters camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts through social and service events in our community. We are blessed that Acworth is home to both of these organizations, and we encourage all veterans in the area who are seeking connection and support to reach out to these organizations. Visit American Legion Post 304 at www.post304.org, and VFW Post 5408 at www.vfw5408.org. With summer travel and holiday celebrations, we know that properly planning your commute can make all the difference. As the redirection and the expansion of the Highway 92 project continues, you can find the latest updates on the Acworth Power and Public Works Facebook page. Updates will be posted on traffic shifts, to help you get to where you need to go in the best way possible. 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 | July 2021
