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Acworth History Center under construction

The lobby of Acworth City Hall, 4415 Senator Russell Ave., Acworth will be where people may donate or scan their historic items 1-3 p.m. Feb. 6 for donation to the new Acworth History Center on Main Street. (Courtesy of Acworth)
The lobby of Acworth City Hall, 4415 Senator Russell Ave., Acworth will be where people may donate or scan their historic items 1-3 p.m. Feb. 6 for donation to the new Acworth History Center on Main Street. (Courtesy of Acworth)
By Carolyn Cunningham
Jan 17, 2019

Historic artifacts are being sought to add to the Acworth City Archives.

If members of the Acworth community possess such items and are willing to donate them to the City Archives, Save Acworth History Foundation will collect and/or scan these items from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 6 at Acworth City Hall Lobby, 4415 Senator Russell Ave.

Concerning the city’s history, the items will be shared with residents and visitors in display cases in the new Acworth History Center that is under construction on Main Street in downtown Acworth.

Suggested memorabilia include letters, farm implements, business promotional items, school newspapers, political giveaways, business cards or any type of collection that would illustrate a theme about Acworth and surrounding areas.

Information: facebook.com/groups/SaveAcworthHistory, Mack Turner at 770-546-7511.

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