4361 Cherokee Street | Acworth, GA 30101 | Office: 770-917-1234 | Fax: 470-648-0599
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
James Albright has served as the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources since June 2005, and has been with the department since May 2000. Mr. Albright is a life-long resident of Acworth. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management in 2004 and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 2008 from Kennesaw State University. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Special Needs Development Group, Inc. and serves on the Board of Directors for the Acworth Business Association. He has also served as the President of the Acworth Business Association, Commissioner of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Fifth District, and as a Distinguished Past President of the Kennworth Kiwanis Club. Mr. Albright was named the 2008 Acworth Citizen of the Year and the 2006 Georgia Recreation and Parks Fifth District Distinguished Professional of the Year.
Mr. Albright resides in Acworth with his wife and two children. In his free time he enjoys coaching youth sports, gardening, fishing, and is an avid Braves fan.
Mr. Albright is extremely proud to serve the community he went to school in, played sports in, and was raised in. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a supportive and giving community. It’s his goal to provide the highest level of parks and recreational services to the citizens of Acworth.
Jeff graduated with a B.S. in Sport Management and a B.B.A. in Marketing from Kennesaw State University. He volunteers his time coaching in the Horizon League. Jeff has lived in Acworth for over twenty years and enjoys working out and jogging.
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Acworth Downtown Development Authority, Memorial Day Ceremony, Historic Downtown Car Cruises, Taste of Acworth, and the Veterans Day Ceremony.
Jeff Chase
Downtown Development Director
Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department
jchase@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Kim graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelors Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Marketing. She is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional and also an Aquatic Facility Operator. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering with Special Olympics, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
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Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority, Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, Fourth of July, Non-Proft Vendors, Acworth Baseball Association, Wakeboard, Acworth Art Fest, and Internships.
Kim Watt
Tourism Director
Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department
kwatt@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Ask Me Questions Regarding
Acworth Community Center, Conferences, and Facility Programming.
Neely Motiejunas
Community Centers Director
Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department
nmotiejunas@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Lauren graduated from Winona State University with a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation and Leisure Studies. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. In her leisure time, she enjoys taking barre classes, playing with her dogs, and traveling.
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Special Needs Programs and Senior Citizen Programs.
Lauren Ham
Special Populations Coordinator
lham@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Jessy graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelors Degree in Communications and a minor in English and pursued additional education in New Media Arts from Southern Polytechnic and State University.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Special Event Permits, Website, Social Media, Acworth Egg Hunt, Halloween JamBOOree, Acworth Turkey Chase, Santa's Arrival, and the Acworth Beer Fest.
Jessy Patterson
Event & Communications Coordinator
jpatterson@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Mychal graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. She then went on to earn a Masters in Sport Administration from Georgia State University. She currently resides in Dallas with her family.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Youth Volleyball Camp, Youth Basketball Camp, Youth Soccer Camp, Youth Speed and Agility Camp, Youth Football Camp, Youth Baseball Camp, Preschool Sports Camp, Youth Basketball, Youth Volleyball, Adult Flag Football, Adult Basketball (Men/Women), Adult Pickleball, and Athletic Tournaments.
mlewis@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Jordon graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology - Applied Fitness and Active Lifestyle Development and a Masters degree in Recreational Sport Management. She is originally from Southern California and moved to Georgia in 2016. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and exploring all Northeast Georgia has to offer. She currently resides in Kennesaw with her husband, their two cats, and two dogs.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Acworth Achievers, Expanding Horizons, Acworth Young Aldermen, Daddy Daughter Dance, Mother Son Camp Out, and Summer Day Camps
Jordon Gonzalez
Youth Programming Coordinator
jgonzalez@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Daulton graduated from Kennesaw State University with a B.S in Sport Management in 2018. He was born and raised here in Acworth. He enjoys any sport, the outdoors, and traveling with his wife. Athletic opportunities, camps, Horizon League, and active adult programs
Daulton Hill
Assistant Recreation Coordinator
dhill@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Clem attended Manatee Junior College and Florida State University. He was then drafted to play baseball professionally for the Cincinnati Reds. Clem relocated to Georgia in 2011 and now works with us full time. He was named the 2014 GRPA, District 5 Outstanding Facility and Grounds Maintenance Staff Member of the Year. He now resides in Acworth with his wife and enjoys spending time with their blended family of 6 children.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Building and Facility Maintenance
Clem Freeman
Facilities Operations Manager
cfreeman@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Nick graduated from Truett McConnell College with a Bachelors Degree in Sport Management. In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends, going to concerts, and playing all kinds of sports. He currently resides in Dallas.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Parks Maintenance, Dallas Beach, Proctor Beach, Cauble Beach, Great Lake Clean Up, and Acworth Lake Authority
Nick Fryman
Parks Operations Manager
nfryman@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Kirby graduated from Truett-McConnell College with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management. He currently resides in Acworth with his family.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Acworth Sports Complex and Downtown Landscaping
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Eddie graduated from Florida State University in 2012 with a B.S. in Sport Management, and in 2014 with a M.S. in Sports Administration. Eddie is originally from Jupiter, FL. In his spare time he likes to spend time with family and friends, play with his Rottweiler/Black Lab mix, and enjoys participating in and watching sports.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Facility Reservations, Job Openings, Community Class Proposals, Online Reservations/Registrations, Social Media, Blood Drives, Recycle Days, and General Comments or Questions Related to Parks and Recreation.
Taylor graduated from Cardiff School of Art and Design with a bachelor's degree in Fine Art concentrated in Painting. She resides in Acworth with her family and enjoys painting, quilting, and gardening in her spare time.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Online Facility Reservations, Class Registrations, and General Comments or Questions Related to Parks and Recreation.