Tommy Allegood

A Message from the

It may feel like summer now, but fall is just around the corner. As the air turns cooler and the leaves begin to change, the city is excited to have people explore our wonderful town and all it has to offer.

More important than the changing of seasons, September brings the return of football! We will be having our second annual Pizza, Pints and Pigskins event Sept. 11 starting at noon in Logan Farm Park. Local restaurants will be featuring their best slices of pizza, and you will have the opportunity to vote for your favorite. Football games will be televised, music will be playing all day and the kid zone will be packed full of obstacle courses, bungee jumps and more. The night will end with a free concert from The Return, a Beatles tribute band, beginning at 8 p.m. It’s going to be a great day. If you are interested in reserving a table, you can contact JRM Management at 770-423-1330.

Our city has been very intentional over the years about creating an inclusive community. We were so excited to offer the rescheduled Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration on Aug. 1. The Total Package Band played a wonderful concert at Logan Farm Park, and everyone there had a great time. Juneteenth is a day that celebrates the ending of slavery in 1865, and we commemorate African American freedom. This event will be a tradition in our city moving forward, and we look forward to making it bigger and better each year.

National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year. It is an opportunity to honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage. We are planning a celebration at Logan Farm Park on Sept. 25, so be sure to check out the Acworth Parks and Recreation website for more information, www.acworthparksandrec.org.

September also means the return of the Horizon League baseball season. This league is for athletes with physical and cognitive disabilities, and they are given the opportunity to make lifelong friends and feel included in their community. The Horizon name refers to the saying, “the sky is the limit.” There is no limit to what these amazing players can do. If you are unfamiliar with this wonderful program, come out and cheer at a game. The youth and teen athletes play on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the adults play Thursday evenings at Horizon Field beginning at 6 p.m. Another way to show your support is to volunteer to be a buddy at a game. If you’re interested in lending a hand, email lham@acworth.org.

As always, for more information on any ongoing projects, events and programs, visit www.acworth.org and sign up for our e-news blasts, like the Visit Acworth Facebook page and follow @VisitAcworth on Instagram.

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!