Kennesaw launches the 2022 ‘Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy’
If you’re a resident or business owner in the City of Kennesaw, and would like to learn about the nuts and bolts of city government, you might want to sign…
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The City of Kennesaw announces property tax increase, millage rate hearings
The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release announcing an increase of taxes over the rollback millage rate. Kennesaw, GA (July 29, 2022) — The City of Kennesaw today…
Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival to be held in Kennesaw’s Adams Park
The popular Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival returns to Adams Park in Kennesaw on Saturday August 20. The annual all-day festival is estimated to attract 65,000 visitors and includes a…
Tennis courts in Kennesaw’s Adams Park on agenda for water remediation
By Rebecca Gaunt The tennis courts at Adams Park will soon see relief from the rain as Kennesaw City Council is expected to approve a $113,180 contract with Brothers Construction…
500 new butterflies brighten Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens
By Rebecca Gaunt A UPS truck pulled into Smith-Gilbert Gardens Tuesday around 10:30 a.m. with a magical delivery: 500 butterflies. Garden staff immediately released the butterflies into the pollinator exhibit…
Rare opportunity to step aboard the General, the historic Civil War locomotive, at Southern Museum
The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about an opportunity for visitors to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to step into the General, the…
Kennesaw staff unveils proposed budget with steady millage rate for 2023
By Rebecca Gaunt City manager Jeff Drobney proposed a budget of $27,634,106 for fiscal year 2023 to Kennesaw City Council Monday That is about a 6.75% increase over last year’s…
Kennesaw Independence day celebration to feature multiple live musical acts, fireworks
The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about their Independence Day celebration on Sunday July 3: Kennesaw, GA (June 20, 2022) — The City of Kennesaw will host…
Kennesaw residents sound off about Wildman’s reopening at City Council meeting
By Rebecca Gaunt The contentious topic of Wildman’s CIvil War shop drew a larger-than-usual crowd at Monday’s Kennesaw City Council meeting, despite not being on the agenda. “Two years ago…
Kennesaw city manager refutes accusations that Wildman’s bypassed inspections
By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Manager Jeff Drobney was adamant during Wednesday’s press conference that the city’s process was followed properly in issuing a business license for the controversial Wildman’s…