Thursday, February 7, 2013
Mayor Tommy Allegood is the featured speaker at today's Acworth Business Association luncheon.
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Thursday, February 7
Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood will deliver the State of the City address at 11:30 a.m. today. Allegood is the featured speaker at the Acworth Business Association's February luncheon, which will be held at NorthStar Church. Among other things, Allegood is expected to tell area stakeholders that Cedarcrest Church will open in May; the new police headquarters is scheduled to be completed in August 2014; NCG Cinemas will soon open the first extreme screen in Georgia in Acworth; and five railroad crossings will become quiet zones. Visit the ABA's website to RSVP for the luncheon. Click through the attached PDF to see some of the other topics that Allegood will cover with the ABA.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The golf tournament will support Horizon Field and the ABA's education outreach efforts.
Monday, October 15, 2012
There was food, entertainment and more.
Visitors Saturday filled Main Street to sample culinary treats from restaurants in Acworth and beyond. The winners of the eighth annual "Best of" competition were: 1. Best Appetizer: Fusco's Via Roma 2. Best Entree: JD's BBQ 3. Best Presentation: Fusco's Via Roma 4. Best Dessert: Parkside Italian Kitchen 5. Best Booth: Henry's Louisiana Grill 6. Essence of the Taste: Pearl's Spa Peruse our photo gallery for a few scenes from the 2012 Taste of Acworth. If you have any pictures, click on the button under the photos. Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Acworth Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Friday, October 12, 2012
The 2012 Taste of Acworth, organized by the Acworth Business Association, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth.
Monday, October 1, 2012
The 8th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place Saturday, Oct. 13 in downtown Acworth.
The 2012 Taste of Acworth, organized by the Acworth Business Association, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 on Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will showcase the diversity of products and services the local business community has to offer. Last year’s event attracted about 20,000 attendees, and this year, organizers are gearing up for an even more spectacular event with several new restaurants. Participating restaurants will go head to head and battle it out in the five “Best of” competition categories. The judging will be intense with three celebrity judges deciding who leaves with bragging rights for the upcoming year. While satisfying your taste buds, you'll also get to see local dance…
Friday, September 21, 2012
The 8th Annual Taste of Acworth will take place Saturday, Oct. 13 in downtown Acworth.
The 2012 Taste of Acworth, organized by the Acworth Business Association, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 on Main Street in Historic Downtown Acworth. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will showcase the diversity of products and services the local business community has to offer. Last year’s event attracted about 20,000 attendees, and this year, organizers are gearing up for an even more spectacular event with several new restaurants. Participating restaurants will go head to head and battle it out in the five “Best of” competition categories. The judging will be intense with three celebrity judges deciding who leaves with bragging rights for the upcoming year. While satisfying your taste buds, you'll also get to see local dance…
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Business owners from around the county are invited to meet, greet and network today at the Cobb Civic Center.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
After its successful debut last year, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and 12 business associations in the county will be holding the Summer J.A.M. today at the Cobb Civic Center. The Acworth Business Association is once again participating in the Summer J.A.M., which is slated from 5 to 8 p.m. The cost for members of the ABA or other participating associations is $20 at the door. The general admission price is $30 at the door. July's ABA monthly luncheon takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at NorthStar Church. The guest speaker is Tricia Pridemore, Executive Director at the Governor's Office of Workforce Development. The cost is $15 for ABA members and $20 for guests and visitors.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Enjoy one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in metro Atlanta at Cauble Park, and help support a good cause.
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Monday, July 2, 2012
The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association want to invite residents to one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in metro Atlanta. On Wednesday, July 4, residents can enjoy live music and fireworks at Cauble Park. Live music will start at 4 p.m., leading up to headliners "FLASHBACK" at 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission to the concert is free, and tables are available for purchase at the cost of $50 each for City of Acworth residents and $70 for non-residents. With the table you get six chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park as long as spots remain available. Parking at the park is by pass only on the evening of July 4, but you are not guaranteed a …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Get ready for an evening of fireworks and live concert!
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Monday, June 25, 2012
The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association want to invite residents to one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in metro Atlanta. On Wednesday, July 4, residents can enjoy live music and fireworks at Cauble Park. Live music will start at 4 p.m., leading up to headliners "FLASHBACK" at 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Admission to the concert is free, and tables are available for purchase at the cost of $50 each for City of Acworth residents and $70 for non-residents. With the table you get six chairs and one parking pass. This parking pass will allow you to park at Cauble Park as long as spots remain available. Parking at the park is by pass only on the evening of July 4, but you are not guaranteed a …
Monday, June 18, 2012
The Acworth Business Association will be represented at the county-wide networking event of the year.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
The annual business event of year in Cobb County, the Summer Joint Association Meeting (JAM), returns July 18 after a successful first year. The Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the county's 12 business associations, including the Acworth Business Association, have united to sponsor the second annual Summer JAM. Touted as the networking event of the summer, the JAM drew nearly 800 people last year. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 18 at the Cobb County Civic Center at 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta. Participating organizations also include: West Cobb Business Association, Acworth Business Association, Smyrna Business Association, Austell Business Association, South Cobb Business Association, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, …
Rachel Joyner
3:08 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
Love that idea from Freedom Church! Our community food banks are always in need and this could help stock them for several months! Let's do our part Acworth! more ›