COMMUNITY
ACWORTH
By Ross Williams
rwilliams@mdjonline.com
Acworth, known as the “The Lake City,” is Cobb
County’s northernmost city. In 1845, the Western and
Atlantic Railroad began laying tracks between Atlanta and
Chattanooga, with a location called Northcutt Station as the
first stop between the two cities.
A railroad engineer named Joseph Gregg renamed the
station after his home town of Acworth, New Hampshire,
and on December 1, 1860, the area in a half-mile radius
surrounding Northcutt Station was incorporated into the
city of Acworth.
Acworth is now Cobb’s spot for fun in the sun, with
scenic white sand beaches along Lake Acworth and Lake
Allatoona.
Acworth can also boast that its Main Street was formerly
part of the Dixie Highway, also known as “the granddaddy
of Interstate 75,” the first interstate to reach the South.
Mayor Tommy Allegood, right, discusses details of the new community center
with city officials. From left are Parks and Recreation Director James Albright
and Aldermen Butch Price and Brett North.
STAY THE DAY & PLAY YOUR WAY.
Experience the welcoming atmosphere that makes this city feel so personal, and discover the
natural connection that is Acworth! The go-to spot for sun-seekers, wine drinkers, and little stinkers.
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Acworth is your perfect getaway.
VisitAcworth.com | 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, minutes off I-75 from Exit 277.
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