August 17 , 2026 | Board of Aldermen Meeting

The City of Acworth Board of Aldermen meeting on August 17, 2026, included significant discussions on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key agenda items involved a public hearing and approval for the abandonment of Lakeview Way in exchange for right-of-way needed for the Nance Road improvement project, which aims to reduce future acquisition and maintenance costs. North Cobb Christian School presented their master site plan involving multiple phased construction projects, including a new stadium and fine arts building, with a long-term vision supported by the city. The city manager provided a detailed update on the 2016 and 2022 SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) programs, highlighting budget amendments to recognize excess revenues and proposing increased budgets for various infrastructure projects such as public parking, street paving, sidewalks, and stormwater improvements. The apparent low bidder for a major construction project was identified as Accelerate Construction with a bid of approximately $4.42 million, pending due diligence and Cobb County review. Additional procurement-related items on the upcoming agenda included contracts for AMI smart meter installation services and a budgeted vehicle purchase for the power department. The meeting also covered ongoing property cleanup and historic preservation efforts, with plans to solicit proposals for design and construction projects in the near future.