Director of Downtown Development, Tourism and Historic Preservation What are your main responsibilities? I serve as the director of three of Acworth’s volunteer boards and commissions. The nine-member Acworth Downtown Development Authority is an important tool the city uses in the redevelopment of downtown, and the board plays an integral role in creating a vibrant, diverse … [Read more...]

Art lovers from all over metro Atlanta converged on Main Street in downtown Acworth last month for the annual Acworth Art Fest. The two-day arts extravaganza featured 70 talented visual artists offering paintings, pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard art and more, as well as an interactive Kidz Zone and lots of festival foods and drinks.   … [Read more...]

Doors Open at Pioneering Homeless Shelter America’s newest — and perhaps most thoughtfully designed — homeless shelter is complete and ready to be occupied. Last month, MUST Ministries celebrated the completion of its 43,556-square-foot MUST Hope House, designed and built from input provided by staff, volunteers and clients. Grand-opening events featured Gov. Brian Kemp as … [Read more...]

With planting time fast approaching, keep in mind that the average final frost date for our area is April 15. However, watch the weather forecast to help determine the best time to plant. After the last frost, and with soil temperatures on the rise, it’s safe to start your vegetable garden. For soil temperature and soil moisture levels for our area, visit … [Read more...]

For a decade, the Easter Bunny has made his grand entrance into the Acworth Easter Egg Hunt by skydiving into the festivities, and this year will be no different. A favorite symbol of spring for young and old, the Easter Bunny will be the guest of honor at the city’s annual egg hunt for ages 0-10, April 8 at the Acworth Sports Complex at 4000 S. Main St. Gates open at 6 … [Read more...]