Acworth, GA

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 2026-22 to keep the 2026 millage rate at 8.950 mills, unchanged from 2025. They will also consider Resolution No. RS2026-17 to abandon a portion of Ross Road rights-of-way. The consent agenda includes approval of a city manager employment agreement, sanitation disposal purchase orders totaling $475,000, and the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-22 adopting the 2026 millage rate at 8.950 mills
• Resolution No. RS2026-17 to abandon a portion of Ross Road rights-of-way and deed property
• Approval of employment agreement with James Albright as City Manager
• Approval of purchase orders to Waste Management ($100,000) and Bartow County ($375,000) for sanitation services
• Approval to declare eight vehicles and five industrial equipment units surplus and sell via GovDeals.com

City Manager

The Acworth City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 2026-22, which adopts the 2026 millage rate. The proposal maintains the rate at 8.950 mills, the same level as in 2025. Residents may comment for up to five minutes before the council votes.

• Ordinance No. 2026-22 adopting the 2026 millage rate at 8.950 mills

Board of Aldermen

At this work session on June 15, 2026, the Acworth Board of Aldermen will discuss amendments to the cemetery ordinance and receive an update on the AMI program. The city manager will also provide an update, and the board will hold an executive session for real estate and legal matters. No votes are expected as this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Cemetery Ordinance Amendments
• Update on AMI Program
• City Manager Update
• Executive Session on Real Estate and Legal Matters

The Board discussed proposed amendments to the Cemetery Ordinance and updates to the AMI Program. Both items were directed to be placed on the June 18 Consent Agenda for approval. The Board also entered and exited an Executive Session regarding real estate and legal matters.

• Placed Cemetery Ordinance amendments on Thursday's Consent Agenda
• Placed AMI Program updates on Thursday's Consent Agenda
• Entered Executive Session for Real Estate and Legal Matters (5-0)
• Exited Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider the adoption of the FY 2027 budget and an accompanying update to the Master Fee Schedule. The meeting includes several high-value infrastructure contracts and updates to the city code of ordinances.

• Adoption of FY 2027 budget (Ordinance No. 2026-11) and Master Fee Schedule (Ordinance No. 2026-12)
• Agreement with Tantalus Systems, Inc for automated metering infrastructure software for $986,931.92
• Agreement with Anixter for Automated Metering Infrastructure equipment for $732,265.50
• Renewal agreement with Russell Landscape for Right of Way Mowing services for $136,000.00
• Agreement with Safebuilt Georgia, LLC for building plan review and inspection services not to exceed $70,000

The Board of Aldermen approved the FY 2027 budget, a revised master fee schedule, and various code amendments. Additional actions included approving service agreements for landscaping, software, and building inspections.

• Approved June 1, 2026 Public Hearing/Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2026 Executive Session Affidavit/Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved National Sanitation Workers Appreciation Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-06 amending Disorderly Conduct code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-11 adopting FY 2027 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-12 amending Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-13 adopting amended FY 2026 budget for SPLOST projects (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a public input request to annex and rezone the property at 3872 Nance Road from R‑20 to OP. The commission will also elect a Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, and Secretary for terms ending February 28, 2027. Additionally, the commission will readopt its Bylaws, Rules of Procedure, and Code of Conduct. Minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Public request to annex and rezone 3872 Nance Road from R‑20 to OP
• Election of Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, and Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission (terms ending Feb 28 2027)
• Readoption of the Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Rules of Procedure, and Code of Conduct
• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

The Commission elected a new Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for terms ending February 2027. Additionally, the Commission recommended approval of an annexation and rezoning request for property at 3872 Nance Road.

• Approved January 27, 2026 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning for 3872 Nance Road (8-0)
• Elected Ben Flanagan as Chairman through February 28, 2027 (7-0)
• Elected Richard Boyer as Vice-Chairman through February 28, 2027 (7-0)
• Elected Craig Reidy as Secretary through February 27, 2027 (7-0)
• Approved readoption of Commission Bylaws, Rules of Procedure, and Code of Conduct (8-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The body will also consider agreements for SPLOST funds, a wakeboard tournament, and a trail project.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
• Intergovernmental Agreement for 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) proceeds
• Agreement with Action Event Group for Battle by the Beach tournament at Cauble Park
• Letter of Understanding with Cobb County Water System for Acworth Due West/Ragsdale Road Multi-Use Trail project
• Overlay Approval Certificate for roof and facade redesign at 4430 Northside Drive

The Board of Aldermen approved several items via the consent agenda, including a regional sales tax agreement and a lake tournament contract. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

• Approved May 18, 2026 Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Cobb County SPLOST intergovernmental agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Action Event Group contract for Battle by the Beach tournament (unanimous)
• Approved Cobb County Water System letter of understanding for multi-use trail project (unanimous)
• Approved roof and facade redesign stipulation for 4430 Northside Drive (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a public hearing to consider an Overlay Approval Certificate for property at 4430 Northside Drive, requested by Matthew Neal, to redesign the roof and front facade. The meeting also includes a City Manager Update and an executive session on real estate matters. No voting actions are expected during this work session.

• Public hearing for Overlay Approval Certificate (Request 2026-04-OAC) for 4430 Northside Drive
• City Manager Update
• Executive session on real estate matters

The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing regarding an Overlay Approval Certificate for 4430 Northside Drive. The item was slated for inclusion on the upcoming Thursday night Consent Agenda for approval.

• Placed 4430 Northside Drive redesign request on Thursday's Consent Agenda
• Approved entry into Executive Session for Real Estate Matters (5-0)
• Approved exit from Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Acworth Downtown Development Authority will consider adopting a bond resolution for Series 2026 taxable revenue bonds and appoint an assistant secretary/treasurer. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial and staff reports, and committee updates.

• Approval to adopt Bond Resolution for Acworth Downtown Development Economic Revenue Bonds Federally Taxable, Series 2026
• Approval of appointment of Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, term to expire January 31, 2027
• Approval of April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Financial Report and Staff Report presentations
• Reports from Organization, Promotions, Economic Development, and Design committees

The Downtown Development Authority approved a supplemental bond resolution for the Suites Hotel Project. The board also approved the appointment of Danielle Buttram as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and approved the April 21, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved April 21, 2026, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Danielle Buttram as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer through January 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Series 2026 Bond Resolution for the Suites Hotel Project in the amount of $23,845,000.00 (unanimous)

Tourism Bureau Authority

This is a regular meeting of the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority. The board will hear a financial report, staff and marketing updates, and a presentation from Cobb Travel & Tourism. No votes on specific contracts or monetary amounts are listed; the agenda is primarily procedural and informational.

• Staff report includes project updates on the Downtown Hotel and the Public Art Master Plan
• Update from Cobb Travel & Tourism
• Approval of March 12, 2026, regular meeting minutes

The Tourism Bureau Authority approved the minutes from the March 12, 2026, regular meeting. Staff reported that hotel/motel tax revenue reached 84% of the projected budget for FY26 due to increased filming permits.

• Approved March 12, 2026, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to vote on a consent agenda containing several resolutions and contract approvals. Notable items include a federal grant application for safe streets, purchase of police vehicles, and a facility encroachment agreement with CSX. The meeting also includes presentations recognizing Officer Jefferey Morrow and awarding a police scholarship.

• Approval of USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant Application
• Approval of purchase of four 2026 Ford Police Interceptors from Wade Ford for $197,600
• Approval of facility encroachment agreement with CSX Transportation for $72,138.87
• Approval of amendment to landfill disposal fees with Bartow County for $150,000
• Approval of Resolution RS2026-10 for Juneteenth Celebration at Logan Farm Park

The Board of Aldermen approved several items through the consent agenda, including a $197,600 purchase of police interceptors. Other actions included approving a Juneteenth celebration resolution and a contract for an Acworth Wave Fest event.

• Approved May 4 and May 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. RS2026-10 for Juneteenth Celebration at Logan Farm Park (unanimous)
• Approved National Public Works Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Court Fine Schedule amendments (unanimous)
• Approved USDOT SS4A Implementation Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved Chattahoochee Gold Swim contract for Acworth Wave Fest at Cauble Park (unanimous)
• Approved electrical service vendors Capital City Electrical Services, LLC & Pro Electric (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptors from Wade Ford for up to $197,600 (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. The City Manager will also provide an update. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget assumptions, including property tax growth and employee pay raises. City Manager Albright provided updates on a Downtown Development Authority bond issuance for a hotel project. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made during this meeting

Acworth Lake Authority

The Acworth Lake Authority will approve the April 13, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a financial report. The board will announce upcoming community events and provide updates on the Overlook Park project. The next meeting date for June 1, 2026 will also be set. Public comments will be accepted.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Announcements: Smoke on the Lake (May 8‑9), Memorial Day Ceremony (May 23), Classic Car Cruise (May 30)
• Overlook Park project updates
• Scheduling next meeting for June 1, 2026

The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes. Discussions included updates on city projects such as Liberty Hill, Senior Field, and Acworth Due West, alongside police reports regarding traffic and park safety.

• Approved April 13, 2026 Minutes (4-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the City of Acworth's official zoning map. Members will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and a building elevation for the Corner Building at the Heritage at Acworth development.

• Public hearing for adoption of the Official Zoning Map of the City of Acworth
• Discussion of Commercial Building Elevation for the Corner Building at the Heritage at Acworth development
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• DDA, Tourism & HPC Public Art Update

The Board discussed a zoning map adoption, commercial building elevation changes, and public art projects. All three items were directed to the Thursday night Consent Agenda for approval. The Board also received an update on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

• Placed Official Zoning Map adoption on Thursday's Consent Agenda
• Placed Heritage at Acworth building elevation changes on Thursday's Consent Agenda
• Placed public art projects on Thursday's Consent Agenda

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the city's zoning map and alcohol laws. The meeting also includes approvals for infrastructure grants and mutual aid agreements with Cobb County.

• Ordinance No. 2026-09 for the adoption of the Official Zoning Map of the City of Acworth
• Ordinance No. 2026-08 amending Chapter 6 'Alcoholic Beverages' of the Code of Ordinances
• FY26 Local Maintenance Improvement Grant application for milling and repaving in Mitchell Hill and Wexford Downs
• Resolution No. RS2026-07 to adopt the Cooperation Agreement with the Cobb Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
• MOU with FLOCK INC for testing and maintenance of Drone First Responders

The Board of Aldermen approved several items including zoning updates, alcohol ordinance amendments, and various community resolutions. All presented motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 13, 2026 Work Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 16, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 13, 2026 Executive Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved National Day of Prayer proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-08 regarding alcoholic beverages (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-09 for the Official Zoning Map (5-0)
• Approved Resolution RS2026-06 regarding amicus brief (5-0)
• Approved Resolution RS2026-07 for CDBG Program cooperation (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review financial and staff reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and committee reports.

• Approval of March 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Marketing report review
• Reports from Organization, Design, Promotions, and Economic Development committees

The Downtown Development Authority approved two property grants and a $19,000 budget amendment. The board also denied one facade grant application.

• Approved March 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 facade grant for 3960 Southside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $13,500 code grant for 3969 S Main Street, Suite 140 (unanimous)
• Denied $9,375 facade grant for 4975 N Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 budget amendment to utilize fund balance (unanimous)

Tourism Bureau Authority

The Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority will hold its regular meeting. Items include approval of February meeting minutes, a financial report, and staff updates on the Downtown Hotel and Public Art Master Plan. New business includes a discussion of the FY27 budget. An update will be provided by Cobb Travel & Tourism.

• Approval of February 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Financial report
• Project updates: Downtown Hotel and Public Art Master Plan
• Marketing updates
• FY27 Budget Discussion

The board approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes and the proposed FY27 budget, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

This is a work session agenda with only procedural items: call to order, city manager update, and an executive session on real estate matters. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is largely administrative and closed to the public for the executive session portion.

• Executive session on real estate matters

The Board approved a unanimous motion to go into executive session for real estate matters, then a unanimous motion to return to the open session. The meeting was subsequently adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved motion to enter executive session on real estate matters (5-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Acworth Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of several contracts and purchases. Notable items include renewal of property and liability insurance for $434,234, purchase of CSX-approved shoring material for $324,000, and a purchase/sale agreement for property at 5264 North Main Street. The meeting also features proclamations for Donate Life Month and Patriots Day, and recognition of Major Mike Taylor's 25 years of service.

• Approval of GIRMA 2026/2027 property and liability insurance renewal for $434,234, plus pollution and cybersecurity coverage totaling about $40,600
• Award of bid for CSX-approved shoring material to J.D. Fields and Company for $324,000
• Purchase and sale agreement for property at 5264 North Main Street, subject to final approval
• Rejection of bids for Citywide Plumbing Preventative, Annual, and Emergency Maintenance Contract (RFQ 2026-05)
• Approval of agreement with Janet Medders for park attendant services at Proctor Landing Park for the 2026 season

The Board approved the March 30, 2026 work session minutes and the April 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes, along with several proclamations. It rejected the bid for the citywide plumbing preventative, annual, and emergency maintenance contract. The Board also approved the GIRMA 2026/2027 insurance renewal totaling $434,234, a park attendant contract for Proctor Landing Park, a $324,000 shoring material purchase, and a purchase‑sale agreement for the property at 5264 North Main Street. All consent‑agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved March 30, 2026 Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for 57th Annual Municipal Clerks Week (May 3‑9, 2026) (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for RFQ 2026-05 citywide plumbing maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved GIRMA 2026/2027 insurance renewal ($434,234 property & liability, $25,000 pollution liability, $15,600 cyber liability) (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Janet Medders for park attendant services at Proctor Landing Park (2026 season) (unanimous)
• Approved award of Invitation for Bid No. 2026-02 for shoring material to J.D. Fields & Company ($324,000) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase‑sale agreement for property at 5264 North Main Street (unanimous)

Acworth Lake Authority

This regular meeting covers approval of March minutes, a financial report, and project updates on the Cauble Master Plan Phase 1. New business includes a discussion on the Parks Summer Season with Acworth PD. The agenda is largely procedural with announcements of upcoming community events.

• Approval of March 2, 2026 minutes
• Financial report
• Cauble Master Plan - Phase 1 project update
• Parks Summer Season discussion with Acworth Police Department

The board voted to approve a motion, with all members in favor. Ms. Watt reported a current fund balance of $24,862.90. The meeting included updates on several city projects and a discussion of increased police presence in parks. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved motion (subject not specified) – unanimous

Acworth Lake Authority

The Acworth Lake Authority will meet to review project updates and financial reports. The board will discuss the Phase 1 of the Cauble Master Plan and a SPLOST exercise.

• Cauble Master Plan - Phase 1 project updates
• SPLOST Exercise

The Acworth Lake Authority approved the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was approved unanimously, though the specific item was not detailed in the record. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Approved unspecified motion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Acworth Lake Authority

The Acworth Lake Authority will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Acworth Beach House, 4425 Beach Street. The agenda includes approval of the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and a financial report. The board will receive an update on the Cauble Master Plan – Phase 1 and conduct a site tour of Cauble Park as new business. Announcements of several community events are also listed.

• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Project update on the Cauble Master Plan – Phase 1
• Cauble Park site tour (new business)
• Announcements of community events (e.g., Santa's Arrival Dec 5, Breakfast with the Grinch Dec 13)

The board approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion presented by Arnold and seconded by Price was passed unanimously. The city decided to discontinue residential leaf pickup after this year as a budgetary measure.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (vote not recorded)
• Unanimous approval of motion presented by Arnold, seconded by Price
• Decided to stop residential leaf pickup after this year (budget decision)

Acworth Lake Authority

The Acworth Lake Authority will meet to approve the FY27 budget and discuss a PTV ordinance. The board will also address board member appointments and receive updates on Phase 1 of the Cauble Master Plan.

• FY27 Budget Approval
• PTV Ordinance
• Board Member Appointments
• Cauble Master Plan - Phase 1 project updates

The board voted unanimously to adopt the proposed FY27 budget. Members also approved the appointment of Mr. Barnett as the Lake Authority Secretary after opening and closing nominations. The new PTV ordinance was presented but no vote was recorded.

• Approved FY27 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Mr. Barnett as Lake Authority Secretary (unanimous)
• Motion to open nominations for Secretary position passed (unanimous)
• Motion to close nominations for Secretary position passed (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will convene to approve prior meeting minutes, review financial and marketing reports, and discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget. The meeting will also include committee reports and a public comment period.

• Approval of February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• FY27 Budget Discussion
• Marketing Report
• Financial Report
• Public Comments (5-minute limit)

The board unanimously approved the FY27 Downtown Development Authority budget as presented. It also approved a facade grant matching up to $10,000 for 4628 S. Main Street. Both motions passed with unanimous votes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved FY27 Downtown Development Authority budget (unanimous)
• Approved facade grant up to $10,000 for 4628 S. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

This regular meeting includes two public hearings for overlay approval certificates on S. Main and N. Main streets. The consent agenda features contracts for park services and food trucks, an intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County for prisoner boarding, and a resolution imposing a jail construction penalty. Also up for approval are amendments to the solid waste code and citywide fee schedules.

• Overlay approval certificate hearing for 4628 S. Main Street (Gabriela Salas)
• Overlay approval certificate hearing for 5394 N. Main Street (Mitch McComb)
• Intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County for boarding prisoners at the adult detention center
• Ordinance 2026-07 amending Chapter 78 - Solid Waste code
• Release of $49,391 in donated funds to Special Needs Development Group for Horizon programs

The Acworth Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including minutes, several service agreements, a $49,391 fund transfer, an intergovernmental prisoner‑boarding agreement, ordinance amendments, and two overlay approval certificates. All motions passed without dissent. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved transfer of $49,391 to Special Needs Development Group, Inc.
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County Sheriff's Office for prisoner boarding at CCADC
• Approved agreement with Charles Smith for park attendant services at Proctor Landing Park (2026 season)
• Approved agreement with Kona Ice to operate shaved‑ice truck at Dallas and Proctor Landing Parks (summer 2026)
• Approved agreement with Gimme That Sugar to operate food truck at Cauble Park (summer 2026)
• Approved agreement with JusticeONE to upgrade Courtware services
• Approved Overlay Approval Certificate for 4628 S. Main Street (Item M)
• Approved Overlay Approval Certificate for 5394 N. Main Street (Item N)

Board of Aldermen

The Acworth Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and work session to discuss an update from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resource department and a proposed Sanitation Ordinance update. The City Manager will also provide an update. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Update
• Sanitation Ordinance Update
• City Manager Update

The Board of Aldermen held a meeting to discuss park facility rental fee changes and a sanitation ordinance update, but no actions were approved. The only formal action was a unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting.

Acworth Tree Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The commission voted unanimously to approve the motion presented by William Kohler and seconded by Richard Rosenberger. The meeting also approved the adjournment unanimously. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved pending motion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on annexing and rezoning property for North Cobb Christian School. The meeting includes approvals for park attendant contracts, sports program agreements, and a city pay scale update.

• Annexation and rezoning of 3872 Nance Road from R-20 to OP for North Cobb Christian School
• Park attendant contracts for Dallas Landing Park with Mike Nelson and Steve Rice
• Sublease agreement with Murph's Surf for kayak and paddleboard rentals at four city parks
• Contracted Instructor Agreement with Hagan Robinson and Southern Soccer Academy
• Full-time classification pay scale update including one position addition and one reclass for the Real Time Crime Center

The Board approved Ordinance No. 2026-03 to annex the North Cobb Christian School property at 3872 Nance Road into the City of Acworth. It also approved Ordinance No. 2026-04 to rezone the same property to OP. The Board unanimously approved contracts for park attendant services at Dallas Landing Park, an instructor agreement for adult soccer programs, the reappointment of Scott Firestine to the Acworth Lake Authority, and a new pay‑scale classification for the Real Time Crime Center.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-03 annexing 3872 Nance Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-04 rezoning 3872 Nance Road to OP (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Mike Nelson for park attendant services at Dallas Landing Park (unanimous)
• Approved Contracted Instructor Agreement with Hagan Robinson & Southern Soccer Academy for adult soccer programs (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Scott Firestine to Acworth Lake Authority (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time classification pay scale with one new position and one reclass for Real Time Crime Center (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will hold a public hearing on a request by North Cobb Christian School to annex 3872 Nance Road from unincorporated Cobb County into the City of Acworth and rezone it from R-20 to OP. The agenda also includes a discussion on public projects, a City Manager update, and an executive session on real estate matters.

• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning of 3872 Nance Road (North Cobb Christian School)
• Discussion on Public Projects Update
• City Manager Update
• Executive session on real estate matters

The Board voted unanimously (5‑0) to go into executive session to consider real estate matters, then voted unanimously (5‑0) to return to the public session. Afterward, the Board adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent. The annexation and rezoning request for 3872 Nance Road was placed on Thursday's consent agenda for later action.

• Entered executive session on real estate matters (5-0)
• Exited executive session on real estate matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Annexation/rezone request for 3872 Nance Road placed on Thursday consent agenda

Downtown Development Authority

The Acworth Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review financial and marketing reports, and elect officers for the coming year.

• Approval of January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Financial Report
• Marketing Report
• Election of Officers
• Committee Reports: Organization, Design, Promotions, and Economic Development

The Downtown Development Authority approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes. Members elected Marvon Williams as chairperson, Kim Wigington as vice‑chairperson, and Mindy Newman as secretary/treasurer for 2026. All officer elections were approved unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Marvon Williams as chairperson for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Kim Wigington as vice‑chairperson for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Mindy Newman as secretary/treasurer for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approvals of meeting minutes and agreements. A key item is the approval of an agreement with the World Wake Association to host its Regional Championship Event at Dallas Landing from April 17‑19, 2026. The Board will also approve a grant‑writing services agreement with Simple Grants and a subrecipient agreement with the Cobb County CDBG Program.

• Approve minutes from February 16 and February 19, 2026 meetings
• Approve subrecipient agreement with Cobb County CDBG Program Office
• Approve agreement to host World Wake Association Regional Championship at Dallas Landing, April 17‑19, 2026
• Approve professional grant‑writing services agreement with Simple Grants

The Board unanimously approved several consent agenda items, including the minutes from February meetings, a subrecipient agreement with the Cobb County CDBG program, and agreements with the World Wake Association and Simple Grants. All approvals were recorded as PASSED [UNANIMOUS]. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved February 16, 2026 Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Affidavit/Minutes for Feb 16, 2026 Work Session (unanimous)
• Approved Program Year 2026 subrecipient agreement with Cobb County CDBG Program (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with World Wake Association to host Regional Championship at Dallas Landing April 17‑19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Simple Grants for professional grant writing services (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)