Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department
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.
Mission Statement
Provide quality services through exceptional people.
Vision Statement
To create extraordinary experiences.
Kim has served as Director of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department since August 2021, previously serving as the Assistant Director over Recreation as well as the Director of the Acworth Tourism Bureau Authority. Kim graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Marketing. She is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional and a graduate of GRPA Leadership program. Kim and her family reside in downtown Acworth and in her spare time she enjoys traveling, exploring new parks, and volunteering with Special Olympics. She has over 20 years of recreation experience and is extremely honored to work and play in the community where she lives. She looks forward to offering the highest quality of parks and recreation services to the Acworth community.
Kim Watt
Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department
kwatt@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Neely has served our department since February 2018 starting out as the Community Centers Director. Prior to Acworth, Neely served many roles over an 18-year career with Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency, most recently as the Recreation Division Director. Neely graduated from Shorter College with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management. She is an active member of the Georgia Recreation and Park Association serving both on state committees and within her local district. In her spare time, she enjoys coaching Special Olympics Track and Field, watching her daughter play lacrosse, watching the Falcons, and working out.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Acworth Community Center, Conferences, and Facility Programming
Neely Motiejunas
Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department
nmotiejunas@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Nick graduated from Truett McConnell College with a Bachelor's 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
Assistant Director, Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department
nfryman@acworth.org
770-917-1234
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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.
Ask Me Questions Regarding
Special Needs Programs and Senior Citizen Programs.
Lauren Ham
Special Populations Coordinator
lham@acworth.org
770-917-1234
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Mychal graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration. She then went on to earn a Master's 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.
Mychal Lewis
mlewis@acworth.org
770-917-1234
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Jordon graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology - Applied Fitness and Active Lifestyle Development and a Master's 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
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
Special Event Permits, Website, Social Media, Acworth Egg Hunt, Halloween JamBOOree, Acworth Turkey Chase, Santa's Arrival, and the Acworth Beer Fest.
Taylor Aubrey
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Daulton graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor's Degree 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
Kirby graduated from Truett-McConnell College with a Bachelor's 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
Eddie graduated from Florida State University in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management, and in 2014 with a Master's degree in Sports Administration. Eddie is originally from Jupiter, Florida. 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.
elacher@acworth.org
770-917-1234
Ashlee graduated from the University of Northwestern with a degree in Communication Studies. She is originally from Minnesota. She enjoys traveling, hiking, eating, and antiquing with her husband.Ask Me Questions Regarding
Online Facility Reservations, Class Registrations, and General Comments or Questions Related to Parks and Recreation.
For employment opportunities with the City of Acworth, please visit the Human Resource Department's page here.