July 2nd, 2026 | Board of Aldermen Meeting

The City of Acworth, Georgia Board of Aldermen held a meeting on July 2, 2026, which included several public hearings primarily focused on zoning and sign ordinance amendments. Key procurement-related discussions involved proposed text amendments to the city's zoning ordinance (Chapter 73) and sign ordinance (Chapter 74). The zoning amendments addressed land use compatibility, annexation, and the regulation of certain businesses such as tattoo parlors, hookah lounges, and donation bins, with a motion passed to allow tattoo parlors in the C2 commercial district without requiring a special land use permit. The sign ordinance amendments proposed updates to allowed materials, temporary signage durations, and administrative variances, aiming to modernize regulations and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. The board approved multiple consent agenda items, including rezonings and the official sign district map, and moved the ordinance amendments to discussion for further refinement. Additionally, the meeting featured a presentation from the North Cobb Rotary Club highlighting community fundraising efforts. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the policy changes could influence future commercial development and signage procurement within the city.