Acworth, Georgia
Acworth is a city of 22,473 people in Cobb County, Georgia, founded in 1840.
Why visit Acworth
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 93 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include NCG Acworth Cinema, Acworth Downtown Historic District, Western and Atlantic 3 “General” and Dallas Landing Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Acworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Acworth
Acworth is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia and Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It is part of Metro Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, this city had a population of 22,440, up from 20,425 in 2010. Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains along the southeastern banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona on the Etowah River.
From the Wikipedia article Acworth, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Acworth Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Western and Atlantic 3 “General”
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Preserved American 4-4-0 locomotive
Acworth Arts Alliance
Museum · 0.5 mi
4425 CHEROKEE STREET, Acworth
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes93
Biscuit Belly
Restaurant · Southern · 1.9 mi
3330 Cobb Parkway Northwest, Acworth
Mo-Th 07:30-14:00; Fr-Su 07:30-15:00
Fish Thyme Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
3379 South Main Street, Acworth
We-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00; Su 17:00-22:00
Fusco’s via Roma Italian Trattoria
Restaurant · Italian
4851A South Main Street, Acworth
Tu-Th 17:00-20:45; Fr,Sa 17:00-21:45; Su 17:00-21:30
Henry's Louisiana Grill
Diner · American
4835 North Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-20:00
81 more on the map.
History
Like the rest of Cobb County, the area now containing Acworth was carved out of the former Cherokee Nation in 1831 after the natives were expelled.
The Western and Atlantic Railroad was completed through town in 1840. A watering station for the locomotives was established there.
The town received its current name in 1843 from Western & Atlantic Railroad engineer Joseph L. Gregg, who named it for his hometown of Acworth, New Hampshire, which was named for the former Royal Navy Surveyor Sir Jacob Acworth.
A private school was opened for white students in 1852. A newer private school operated from 1899 to 1935, when they integrated with the Cobb County School District. Until 1935, high school students from Acworth paid tuition to attend. Students outside the town were subsidized by the Cobb County School Board. Black students were educated separately in a grammar school. The closest Black high school was in Atlanta. Later, students were bused by the county to a segregated school in Marietta.
Volunteers to fight in the Civil War enlisted in what became Company A ("Acworth Infantry") in the 18th Georgia Volunteer Infantry and Company C ("Invincibles") in the 41st Georgia Volunteer Infantry.
From the History section of Acworth, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship25
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare9
Map of Acworth
243 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 31°F | 4.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 5.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 4.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dallas 7 Ne (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cobb County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-15: Hurricane Irma (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Kennesaw 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Kennesaw State University 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Emerson 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Woodstock 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Cartersville 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Marietta 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Fair Oaks 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Sandy Springs 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Atlanta 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- South Fulton 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- AcworthGeorgia, HowardSF at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W&A No3, Unknown author, Attribution
- Nighttime at Downtown Acworth, Hsestes00, CC BY-SA 3.0
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