Acworth GA Real Estate and General Information
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Acworth is a city in Cobb County in the Atlanta metropolitan area. It is home to 17,428 residents as of 2005. Its nickname is The Lake City because it sits nearby Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth.
About Acworth, GA
Acworth is located about 35 miles northwest of Atlanta and has convenient access to both Interstate 75 and Highway 41. The city also has a small town atmosphere with big-city events and opportunities—a quality many other cities envy. Along Lake Acworth is the Cobblestone Golf Course, which according to Golf Digest, is Georgia's number one public course. History buffs marvel during the historic tour of the city, at the well-preserved architecture, and at sites of past wars.
Education
Acworth is served by the Cobb County School District, which manages 124 schools and education centers with six magnet programs as well as an Advanced Placement Certified Schools program. The district enrolls over 106,000 students and focuses on student achievement improvement, leader development, fiscal responsibility, and strengthened relationships among the community. As of 2007, 80% of the district's high school seniors took the SAT and their average score surpassed the national average. There are 35 colleges, universities and vocational schools within 50 miles of Acworth, including Luther Rice University, Morehouse School of Medicine, North Georgia College and Reinhardt College.
Festivities
The city is a lively place as the Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of entertainment and activities throughout the year. Among the events is the Love the Lake Arts and Crafts Festival, which features local arts, crafts, food, entertainment and recreation for kids. Lake Acworth's 360 acres is a prime spot for outdoor fun, providing catfish, largemouth bass, crappie and many other fishes for fishing. Swimming and boating are also welcomed activities on the lake. The lake's park also provides pavilions for picnics and parties. Acworth is also home to local Junior Olympic Skills Competition every spring. It is a national competition that allows children aged 8 through 13 to showcase athletic abilities. The competition leads to regional and national finals. Many events take place throughout the year, including the Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick every September, the Pepsi Pitch, Hit and Run every May, and Camp Acworth at Acworth Beach House every summer.
Acworth GA Real Estate
2008 Acworth, GA Real Estate Market Statistics include:
- There have been 882 homes that have sold since January 1, 2008 with the highest priced at $1.49M
- There were 40 sales in the month of October 2008 alone
The current Acworth, GA Real Estate market as of November 2008 includes:
- 2025 homes for resale with the median price of $220,000
- 14 new construction homes with the median price of $250,500
- 574 homes are in the process of foreclosure in Acworth
There are still fantastic real estate deals to be had but you will need a local market expert to assist you. Jennifer Walker-Derby is an experienced real estate professional who is honored yearly for her multi-million dollar production for assisting home buyers and sellers in and around Acworth, GA. She was also recognized in 2006 and 2007 as one of Georgia's "Most Referred Realtors". For outstanding local and knowledgeable service in the Acworth, GA real estate market, contact Jennifer directly at 404-543-9002. She is your go-to Acworth Realtor!
