City of Acworth, Georgia

What City of Acworth, Georgia does

The City of Acworth, Georgia is a municipal government entity founded in 1860 and headquartered at 4415 Center Street in Acworth, Georgia, governed by an elected Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The city delivers a comprehensive portfolio of municipal services to approximately 7,000 electric power customers, 6,000 sanitation customers, and the broader residential and commercial population within city limits and adjacent portions of Cobb and Bartow Counties. Its service portfolio spans Acworth Power (municipal electric distribution since 1906), Acworth Sanitation (household garbage, yard waste, and large-item pickup at $25 per item), Acworth Public Works (fleet maintenance for 300+ vehicles and approximately 180 lane miles of roadway), Acworth Stormwater Management (MS4 compliance and flood control), Acworth Police Department, and Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources (including Logan Farm Park and the Acworth Farmers Market).

The underlying technology stack consists of conventional municipal-government platforms rather than proprietary product: Granicus MediaManager/Peak for live-streaming Board of Aldermen meetings and agenda management, Laserfiche for document and public-records management, Everbridge for emergency/outage text notifications, ArcGIS for GIS-based scheduling and infrastructure mapping, and standard online payment and service portals (pay.acworth-ga.gov, osa.acworth-ga.gov, wipp.edmundsassoc.com). No AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the stack is integration-led rather than differentiated by proprietary algorithms.

Revenue mechanics are tax-and-fee based: recurring utility billing for power and sanitation, property and business taxes, permits and fees (including the publicly disclosed Master Fee Schedule), and SPLOST-based capital funding. Customer segments are primarily residential ratepayers and local businesses within the city's geographic franchise, with secondary engagement with regional/county partners and tourism visitors. GTM motion is direct-to-resident through city hall, online portals, field operations, and community events. The city is operationally and financially healthy enough to maintain APPA-recognized reliability (37.51 min average outage vs. 141 min national average), to invest in the State Route Hwy 92 corridor expansion with GDOT, and to attract new commercial development such as a 100-room Springhill Suites by Marriott in downtown.

Name

City of Acworth, Georgia

Legal name

City of Acworth, Georgia

Website

https://acworth-ga.gov

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

City of Acworth, Georgia is a municipal government providing electric power, sanitation, stormwater, public safety, and parks services to approximately 7,000 power and 6,000 sanitation customers within city limits and adjacent Cobb and Bartow Counties, governed by an elected Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal utility services
• Electric power distribution
• Sanitation collection services
• Public safety services
• Parks and recreation

Headquarters

HQ city

Acworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Utility Services: Revenue from providing electric power to approximately 7,000 residential and commercial customers, sanitation services to approximately 6,000 customers, and stormwater management. Services include household garbage collection, yard waste pickup, large item collection, and power distribution.
2. Sanitation Fees: Monthly sanitation service fees with large item pickup available for $25 per item. Customer base of approximately 6,000.
3. Property and Business Taxes: Revenue from property taxes, business licenses, and various municipal taxes supporting general government operations including public safety, parks, and infrastructure.
4. Permits and Fees: Revenue from building permits, applications, ordinances, and various city fees for development, planning, and municipal court services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

City of Acworth provides municipal government services including electric power distribution to approximately 7,000 customers, residential sanitation collection for approximately 6,000 customers, stormwater management, public works, police protection, parks and recreation, and community development. Acworth Power has delivered electricity since 1906 through owned substations, poles, transformers, and distribution lines serving the city and portions of Cobb and Bartow Counties.

Product overview

The City of Acworth, Georgia provides comprehensive municipal services to residents and businesses through a unified city government structure. Core city services include Acworth Power (municipal electric utility serving approximately 7,000 customers), Acworth Sanitation (residential garbage, yard waste, and large item collection), Acworth Public Works (street maintenance and fleet services), and Acworth Stormwater Management (infrastructure and MS4 compliance). Public safety is delivered through the Acworth Police Department with patrol, investigations, and community programs. Quality of life services include Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resources managing parks and recreational facilities. The city also provides online civic services including streaming council meetings, online payments, and public records access through various digital portals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acworth Power Municipal electric utility providing reliable electricity to approximately 7,000 residential and commercial customers throughout the City of Acworth and portions of Cobb and Bartow Counties. Operates three high voltage feeder substations, hundreds of miles of overhead and underground power lines, over 2,000 poles, 1,400 transformers, and high voltage switch gear. Achieved 37.51 minutes average outage time in 2022 versus 141 minute national average.
• Acworth Sanitation Residential sanitation services including household garbage collection, yard waste pickup, and large item collection for approximately 6,000 customers. Large item pickup available at $25 per item scheduled by calling Customer Service. Services delivered by 14 dedicated sanitation employees.
• Acworth Stormwater Management Stormwater infrastructure maintenance, MS4 regulatory compliance, flood control, and waterway protection services for the City of Acworth.
• Acworth Public Works Fleet maintenance of over 300 vehicles and equipment, street maintenance, right-of-way management, and infrastructure services covering approximately 180 lane miles of road.
• Acworth Police Department Municipal law enforcement services including patrol, investigations, K-9 unit, cadets program, and community engagement for the City of Acworth.
• Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Parks maintenance, recreational programming, community events, and facilities management including Logan Farm Park, Acworth Community Center, and the Acworth Farmers Market. GRPA Agency of the Year Award recipient.
• Streaming Council Meetings Online video streaming of Board of Aldermen meetings with live stream and video archives accessible to the public.
• Online Services Portal Various online payment and service portals including agenda and minutes access, online bill pay, public records requests, and citizen portal accessed at cpss.acworth-ga.gov.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered community, regional, major and core.

• North Cobb Rotary ClubcommunityGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival hosted at Logan Farm Park. 2026 event raised over $81,000 with 90% supporting local organizations.
• Cobb County District Attorney's OfficeregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2025Former Chief Jesse Evans returned to Cobb County DA's Office. Ongoing law enforcement coordination.
• Special Olympics of GeorgiacommunityGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Acworth Police Department and Cadets support Special Olympics fundraising. Over $18,000 raised as of 2024. Cadets named Department of the Year for volunteer work.
• Georgia Department of TransportationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2023GDOT partnered with the City on State Route Hwy 92 Improvement Project including road widening from two to four lanes, new sidewalks and multipurpose trails, two new bridges, and stormwater improvements.
• C.W. Matthews ContractingmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 June 2023Contractor for State Route Hwy 92 Improvement Project, completing road widening and infrastructure improvements.
• Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcworth Power is a member of MEAG Power and has partial ownership of several electricity producing projects managed through partnership with MEAG Power and 52 other municipal partners. Receives electricity via Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS).
• American Public Power Association (APPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcworth Power is an active member of APPA, enabling highest quality and reliability of power, maintenance of affordable rates, and voice in state and national legislative environment.
• Electric Cities of Georgia (ECG)coreTechnology or IntegrationActive member of ECG. Lineworkers trained through ECG Lineman Apprentice Program with continuing power safety education via ECG programs.
• Main Street AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Main Street America program supporting downtown historic district economic development and revitalization.
• Georgia Main StreetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating member of Georgia Main Street program for downtown commercial district development.
• EverbridgecoreTechnology or IntegrationEmergency notification system partner for outage alerts. City uses Everbridge for text notifications to Acworth Power and Sanitation customers about outages and service updates.
• Georgia Department of Community AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesignated PlanFirst Community recognizing exemplary implementation of local comprehensive plans. Enables access to statewide resources and recognition.
• Arbor Day FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTree City USA program partner. City has maintained Tree City USA designation since 1998.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Direct peers

• Marietta Power and Water: Marietta Power and Water is the municipal utility serving Marietta, GA — a neighboring Cobb County jurisdiction. Directly comparable to Acworth Power as a same-region municipal electric and water utility serving a similar metropolitan Atlanta-adjacent customer base.
• College Park Power: College Park, GA operates a municipal electric utility serving its residents and businesses. Directly comparable to Acworth Power as a Georgia municipal electric utility with similar regulatory structure and customer concentration within city limits.
• Dalton Utilities: Dalton Utilities is a municipal utility in Dalton, GA providing electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications services. Directly comparable to City of Acworth as a mid-sized Georgia municipal utility with a vertically integrated service portfolio and similar scale of generation/distribution assets.

Broad incumbents

• Cobb EMC: Cobb Electric Membership Corporation is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving Cobb County and surrounding areas, directly adjacent to Acworth's service territory. Comparable as a regional electric distribution provider competing for the same metro Atlanta customer base through a different cooperative ownership model.
• Georgia Power: Georgia Power is the largest investor-owned utility in Georgia, serving the majority of the state including areas surrounding Acworth. Broadly comparable as the dominant electric utility provider in the same geography, with overlapping generation, transmission, and distribution capabilities though operating at vastly greater scale.

Others

• MEAG Power: MEAG Power is a joint-action agency providing wholesale generation and transmission services to 52 Georgia municipal utilities including Acworth Power. Adjacent rather than directly competitive; functions as a wholesale partner and partial generation co-owner for Acworth, representing an enabling infrastructure counterparty in the same municipal electric ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AcworthGeorgia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acworthgeorgia

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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