Sharing ACWORTH’S events coming up in the next few days. While these are taking place in the City of Acworth, everyone is welcome to attend any or all.
SAT FEB 22 The Special Olympics Polar Plunge
The Special Olympics Polar Plunge, hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run For Georgia, will take place again at Acworth Beach at Cauble Park will return on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
The purpose behind the Polar Plunge is to support and spread awareness for the 17,429 Special Olympics Georgia athletes. The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics. Many states across the nation participate in this annual event through the efforts of their Law Enforcement Torch Run program. The Polar Plunge is an official Law Enforcement Torch Run event.
Anyone with a little guts and a warm heart wanting to support the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia is welcome to participate! Participants collect pledges from friends and family in exchange for the opportunity to jump into icy waters in the middle of winter. All proceeds collected by plungers will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including best costume, highest individual fundraiser, highest team fundraiser, and many more.
Join the City of Acworth team. VISIT. https://charity.pledgeit.org/GAPolarPlunge/teams/@police. Visit www.specialolympicsga.org for more information on Special Olympics Georgia.
SAT FEB 22 CASINO NIGHT AT POST 304
The 7th Annual Casino Night is set for Saturday, February 22nd at the Post. This is our biggest fundraising event of the year, so we hope to have a lot of participation and help from members who can step up and lend a hand.
As always, there are a limited number of tickets available. Only 150 will be printed, so make sure to get yours early. Tickets are $25 each. Each ticket also receives 2000 in casino chips for playing blackjack, roulette or craps.
There will be catered food, drink specials and more. Each year this turns out to be our biggest money maker and we are hoping for record numbers this year.
You can purchase tickets either at the Post bar or online through our purchase portal. To access our ticket VISIT portal https://post304.org/casinonight2025/.
David Grant is Looking for sponsors and businesses to donate door prizes and silent auction items.. Please contact him at 770-490-4235.
MON FEB 24 AWARDS LUNCHEON
CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
District Attorney Sonya F. Allen will be hosting an awards luncheon in celebration and support of Black History Month. It will be emceed by WSB-TV’s Fred Blankenship – which should be fun and energetic.
Please join us as we highlight the work of some local luminaries in recognition of Black History Month. There will be some internal awards given out too.
Why did we name it the Avant Garde Awards? Avant garde means the “vanguard” or the “advanced guard” in French. It means the people and ideas that are ahead of their time. Come join us as we recognize a few people whose work, ideology, mission, commitment, and vision, are way ahead of their time.
11:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24 at the Tanyard Creek Overlook at Logan Farm Park, 4361 Cherokee St, Acworth, GA 30101.
Please RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 20 to CobbDistrictAttorney@cobbcounty.org
FRI FEB 28 COBB EMC FOUNDATION HORIZON ABILITY GALA
The Special Needs Development Group invites you to an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Cobb EMC Foundation Horizon Ability Gala, held on Friday, February 28 at the Tanyard Creek Overlook at Acworth Community Center. Experience a night of culinary delights, live entrainment, dancing and a silent action—all for a remarkable cause. Proceeds directly benefit the Horizon League, helping us keep registration fees affordable and continue delivering high-quality programs for children and adults with special needs.
Since 2007, the Special Needs Development Group has empowered individuals with physical, social, and cognitive disabilities by offering athletic, social, and cultural programs. Thanks to community support, we’ve served over 500 participants and raised more than $300,000, which has fueled our growth and deepened our impact. By attending or donating to the Gala’s auction, you’ll support programs that improve the quality of life for our athletes, from funding adaptive equipment and quality uniforms to expanding program offerings. This elegant evening is not only a fundraiser but also an awareness event for our mission and the incredible athletes we serve. Cocktail attire is required.
Please consider attending the event or donating to the auction. For more information or to buy tickets click here or please call Lauren Ham at 770-917-1234 or lham@acworth-ga.gov. The Cobb EMC Foundation Horizon Ability Gala not only raises funds to advance its mission (to strive for a better quality of life for children and adults with special needs) but also raises awareness for our cause. On behalf of the athletes, parents, and the Special Needs Development Group, we would like to thank the community for helping improve the quality of life for our children and adults with special needs.
For more information about the Horizon League please contact Lauren Ham, at lham@acworth-ga.gov or (770) 917-1234.
CALENDAR
NOW TIL MAY ACWORTH ATHLETICS COMING UP: The City of Acworth is excited to announce the following upcoming adult athletics for late winter and into spring. This year we will have basketball (Mid February – Mid April), flag football (Mid March – Mid May), 2 pickleball leagues (late February – early April) and grass volleyball (mid March – late May). For more information about our leagues and to register, please visit acworthathletics.org. Spots are limited so register early!
NOW- SAT MAR. 1 ACWORTH ARTS ALLIANCE ART FROM THE HEART EXHIBIT. In addition to our featured exhibit, we have original art, prints, notecards, glass, pottery, jewelry, wood, resin, fabric work…created by our Member Artists also available! As always, we offer a broad variety of art styles and mediums. All Artwork at the Art House is for sale! Regular Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-6pm VISIT http://www.acworthartsalliance.org for classes and upcoming events. Art House Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-6, Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays.