Tommy Allegood

A Message From the

September has arrived in Acworth, and seasonal events are beginning to return. This month is full of weekends ready for making memories, and we look forward to welcoming your family and friends as you share time together in our downtown districts and parks.

Last month, the city was thrilled to open the Acworth Caboose on Historic Downtown Main Street with a ribbon cutting. Visitors can stop by daily between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. to enjoy interpretive panels that showcase Acworth’s presence on the Dixie Highway. The caboose is a wonderful addition to Depot Park’s presentation of Acworth history. We’d like to thank Kennesaw State University’s Department of Museums, Archives and Rare Books for its research and efforts in creating the display panels, as well as the Save Acworth History Foundation for its contribution to the outdoor interpretive panel that accompanies the display. For more information on the foundation, please visit www.saveacworthhistory.org. We appreciate our city partners and the great sources of information we have in our community.

As for upcoming events, we’re spoiled for choice in Acworth. Pizza, Pints & Pigskins returns to Logan Farm Park Sept. 10. We’re looking forward to a day of delicious food, fall football and a concert by The Return. You won’t want to miss this Beatles tribute band. Two weeks later, Dallas Landing Park will host the Save Acworth History Foundation’s Cars on the Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 24. Spend the day by the lake and enjoy a variety of classic cars at this fun, free event.

That evening, the second annual Concert on the Green: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month will return to Logan Farm Park. Filled with great food, time with family and friends and a concert by the 12-piece salsa band Saoko, this event is not to be missed. And don’t forget to mark your calendar for the 2022 Taste of Acworth. The Acworth Business Association is proud to present this annual event on Historic Downtown Main Street on Oct. 8.

Speaking of fall, Horizon baseball is back! This wonderful league provides an opportunity for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities to participate in America’s pastime while developing friendships and having fun. Interested in cheering on the teams? Games are at Horizon Field in the Acworth Sports Complex on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Check out www.acworthparksandrec. org for more information on the Horizon League.

As always, for the latest information on any of our events and 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.

May God bless you and your families, — 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!