James Albright, Neighbor

James Albright has served as the Director of Parks and Recreation since June 2005, and has been with the department since May 2000. Mr. Albright is a life-long resident of Acworth. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management in 2004 and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 2008 from Kennesaw State University.

Mr. Albright currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Special Needs Development Group, Inc. and the Board of Directors for the Acworth Business Association (ABA).  He is a Past-President of the ABA and served as a Distinguished Past President of the Kennworth Kiwanis Club. He was named the 2008 Acworth Citizen of the Year.

Mr. Albright resides in Acworth with his wife and two children. He is extremely proud to serve the community he went to school in, played sports in, and was raised in. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a supportive and giving community. It’s his goal to provide the highest level of parks and recreational services to the citizens of Acworth.