Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation division is staffed by a City employee who is responsible for the Historic Preservation Commission, a seven-member body appointed for three-year terms by the Mayor and the Board of Alderman. The HPC meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm in City Hall and is charged with carrying out the provisions of the Acworth Historic Preservation Ordinance, enacted in 1986. These duties include the designation and protection of historic districts and landmarks that are important to the cultural heritage of the community, thereby enhancing the quality of life for city residents by improving property values in historic neighborhoods and stimulating the revitalization of the central business district.
Current members of the Historic Preservation Commission are:
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Chairman - Elisha Plumley
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Vice Chairman - Maureen Bretherton
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Secretary/Treasurer - Kim Wigington
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Sallie Loy
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Joann Whitney
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Vacant
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Vacant
All changes to properties in the Collins Avenue Historic District or individually-landmarked sites require a Certificate of Appropriateness, issued by the Historic Preservation Commission. To obtain an application and checklist for a Certificate of Appropriateness, please click the listing on the top left side of the page or contact City Staff at 770-974-8813.
Are you an owner of a historic property? Historic Property owners can take advantage of tax credits for Historic Preservation. See our brochure on the Benefits and Procedures of Historic Districts and Landmarks.
Tax Credits for Historic Preservation - The State of Georgia Code Section 48-7-29.8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated offers income tax credits for certified rehabilitation of historic structures. House Bill 851 recently amended this code section to increase the tax credit for certified rehabilitation of historic structures.
To review the Historic Preservation Design Guidelines, please click on the icon below.
For additional information on historic preservation visit the websites below:
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Contact Information |
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| Economic Development Director | Brandon Douglas |
| Historic Preservation Commission Director | Amanda Sutter |
| Hours | Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Phone | 770-974-3112 |
| Fax | 770-917-0590 |
| City Hall Building | Main Level 4415 Senator Russell Ave. Acworth, GA. 30101 |