August 3, 2026 | Board of Aldermen Meeting

The City of Acworth Board of Aldermen held a meeting on August 3, 2026, which included a public hearing on a variance request for property at 502 Proctor Landing to allow construction of a driveway with setback relief. The board agreed to place the variance request on the consent agenda for approval. The meeting also featured a comprehensive project update covering completed, ongoing, and planned capital improvement projects such as the Liberty Hill Cemetery improvements, Cobble Park warranty work, the Real Time Crime Center, and the North Side Drive road widening project. Notably, the city highlighted cost savings by performing a stormwater system replacement in-house for under $400,000 compared to a previous $1.2 million contractor estimate. The board was informed about upcoming bids for the Acworth D West multi-use trail project, with plans to proceed if bids are within budget. Property acquisitions at 4465 K Street and 4558 Academy Street were discussed, including potential public parking development and partnerships with Cobb County schools. The city manager also reported on various departmental updates, including financial stewardship training, audit progress, and IT improvements such as social media archiving. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were announced, but several procurement-related activities such as upcoming RFPs for a comprehensive plan consultant and civil site plan review engineer were noted. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn passed unanimously.