September 28 , 2026 | Board of Aldermen Meeting

The City of Acworth, Georgia Board of Aldermen held a meeting on September 28, 2026, which included several public hearings and discussions primarily focused on land use, zoning, and development projects. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a special land use permit amendment for a townhome community by Rolling Thunder LLC, which involved modifying a prior condition related to a 10-foot hardened trail due to environmental concerns and city infrastructure updates. The board also discussed and recommended approval of annexation and rezoning requests, as well as a variance for lot size relief to allow subdivision consistent with neighborhood patterns. Additionally, the meeting covered upcoming procurement actions such as awarding a contract for Liberty Hill Cemetery fence improvements and advancing the smart meter project by approving the purchase of smart modules, which is expected to yield cost savings. The board also reviewed a public art project involving custom-designed bike racks with a budget under $5,000, highlighting a cost-effective procurement of functional art. Several policy and infrastructure updates were presented, including in-house completion of a street project that saved over $1 million, and plans for future capital improvement projects and technology upgrades. The meeting concluded with consensus to place several items on the consent agenda for formal approval at the next meeting.