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Acworth
Acworth is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, on the shores of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, with a population of 22,440 at the 2020 census.
Where is Acworth, and what is it like?
Acworth is part of metro Atlanta and lies in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, along Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona. Interstate 75 runs along the northern part of the city. Downtown Atlanta is 34 miles (55 km) southeast by I-75, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, is 88 miles (142 km) northwest.
The 2020 census counted 22,440 people, up from 20,425 in 2010. The median age was 37.4 years. The city is often called the Lake City because of the two lakes.
How did Acworth begin?
The area was carved out of the former Cherokee Nation in 1831. The Western and Atlantic Railroad reached the town in 1840, and a locomotive watering station was set up there. In 1843 railroad engineer Joseph L. Gregg named the town after his hometown of Acworth, New Hampshire. Acworth was incorporated on December 1, 1860.
Union forces captured the town on June 6, 1864. On November 13, 1864, the town was burned by the army of General W. T. Sherman, which spared 12 homes and one church.
How did Acworth grow?
Cotton farming peaked from the 1890s through the 1920s. Low prices during the Great Depression ended it in Acworth and throughout Cobb County. Three textile mills operated in town from 1905 through the 1980s and employed about 800 workers at their peak.
Main Street was paved in 1926 and the Dixie Highway in 1929, when over 800 tourist vehicles entered the city daily. Lake Acworth formed in the 1950s, after Lake Allatoona was created by damming the Etowah River.
What is Acworth known for?
Acworth won the 2010 All-America City Award from the National Civic League. Scenes from the 2011 remake of Footloose were filmed downtown.
Downtown has three districts. The Historic District is the heart of downtown, with dining and shopping. The Parkside District is the greenspace at the heart of downtown. The Mill District is an area of restaurants, breweries and shopping.
How do you get around Acworth?
Interstate 75 runs just north of the city limits, with access from exits 277 and 278. U.S. Route 41 runs west of the city, and State Route 92 runs through it. GA-92 leads 12 miles east to Woodstock.
Main Street is the central two-lane route and was historically part of U.S. 41. A CSX train line passes through downtown. The Acworth Trail and Graves Path serve walkers and cyclists.
What schools and services are in Acworth?
Public education is provided by the Cobb County School District. Schools include Barber and Durham middle schools, Allatoona High School and North Cobb High School. North Cobb Christian School is a private school in the area.
The city has a Parks, Recreation and Community Resources department. The city has abundant outdoor recreational activities and a Lake Acworth Master Plan.
What parks and lakes are in Acworth?
The city's public parks include Acworth Sports Complex, Baker Plantation, Dallas Landing, East Lakeshore, Frana Brown, Logan Farm, Newberry, Overlook, Proctor Landing and South Shore.
The city lies along the southeastern banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, on the Etowah River.
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Businesses in AcworthQuestions about Acworth
- What county is Acworth in?
- Acworth is in Cobb County, Georgia. Parts of the city also lie in Cherokee County.
- How many people live in Acworth?
- The 2020 census counted 22,440 people in Acworth.
- Why is Acworth called the Lake City?
- It lies along Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona.
- Where did the name Acworth come from?
- Railroad engineer Joseph L. Gregg named it in 1843 after his hometown of Acworth, New Hampshire.
- Which roads serve Acworth?
- Interstate 75 runs just north of the city with exits 277 and 278, and State Route 92 runs through it.
- Is there a local business directory for Acworth?
- Yes. Acworth is covered by the Marietta, Kennesaw & Smyrna guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Acworth and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Acworth?
- Open the Marietta, Kennesaw & Smyrna guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Acworth cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.