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Information Technology

The City of Acworth established a full time information technology department in 2000 and hired Keith Wilson to manage the department. By the end of the year, a high speed VLAN (virtual local area network) was in place. Each computer was connected to a file server, mail server and a high speed internet connection. Since that time, the network has grown to include 15 servers, approximately 100 computers and over 150 users.

In 2002, the IT department began to build on the GIS (geographic information system) database. This project included plotting every parcel and land lot located inside the City of Acworth, along with owner information, customer type and other relative information. With this implementation and a growing need for data analysis and integrity modification, a new position was established. The GIS Specialist position was approved in the summer of 2002. Kathy Vaughan was hired in September 2002 to fill this position.

Leang Heng is the full time Assistant Manager of Information Technology. His responsibilities include the daily administration of system networks, users, and security systems, and is the webmaster for Acworth.org. He also has a strong background in graphics, web design and page development. He began his position in October 2004.

Contact Information
IT Manager	Keith Wilson
Assistant IT Manager	Leang Heng
GIS Specialist	Kathy Vaughan
Hours	Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone	770-974-8844
Fax	678-801-4092
City Hall Building	Ground Level 4415 Senator Russell Ave. Acworth, GA. 30101