Tommy Allegood

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- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 

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Meet The Mayor – City of Acworth, GA

Tommy Allegood is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has an associate's degree from Gordon Military College and a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia. He and his wife, Carol, have four children and seven grandchildren. They live in a 100+ year old home in Acworth. He is a member of NorthStar Church.

Acworth Mayor, Tommy Allegood, to Speak Feb 2nd |

Tommy is the Executive Director of the Cobb Community Foundation, where he leads efforts to develop and enhance the Foundation's role as the primary charitable giving resource for Cobb County. He previously worked in the building and development field, starting his career at Lowe's Companies.

Why do Acworth elected officials remain in office so long? - Cobb ...

Tommy is currently the mayor of Acworth. He was first elected as mayor in 2002 and is currently serving his fifth unopposed term. He previously served on the Acworth City Council from 2000 to 2002.

As of September 3, 2025, Tommy Allegood did not have a website or any information online.

As mayor, developed a "Quality of Life" campaign to improve community services.

As of September 3, 2025, Tommy Allegood’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports reinvesting jail consolidation savings into public safety and quality of life services.