Kennesaw declares state of emergency
The City of Kennesaw declared a State of Emergency this afternoon due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was issued by Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling. Earlier in the day the…
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85-year-old pedestrian killed on Chastain Road
According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Unit is investigating the death of a pedestrian…
Kennesaw adopts coronavirus policies; postpones controversial zoning matter
Kennesaw City Council passed several policies Monday aimed at combating the coronavirus, during a meeting that was streamed on Facebook due to advisories to practice social distancing. Council approved a…
Caregiver sentenced for exploiting Kennesaw stroke victim
A live-in caregiver for a Kennesaw stroke victim was sentenced to 15 years, with five years to be served in prison, for taking nearly $20,000 from her client. Julia Maria…
Kennesaw releases list of suspended events
The City of Kennesaw sent the following press release about the public events in the city that have been suspended due to caution about the coronavirus outbreak. Kennesaw, GA (March…
The Southern Museum in Kennesaw Southern Museum hosts ‘Trains! Trains! Trains!’
Rebecca Graham, the Communication and Engagement Manager for the City of Kennesaw submitted the following announcement of the annual “Trains! Trains! Trains!” event at the Southern Museum, this year featuring…
Kennesaw’s new inclusive playground opens to the public
Based on the enthusiastic response Thursday from the dozens of kids who attended the ribbon-cutting for the new inclusive playground in Kennesaw, it’s a hit. The playground is the result…
Kennesaw/Acworth 911 system gets accredited
The Kennesaw/Acworth 911 system received accreditation from the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). The center, located at the Kennesaw City Hall, has been in operation since 2006, and serves…
Southern Museum in Kennesaw hosts gala
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host its annual fundraising gala November 8, and guests will be served fare from local restaurants while supporting the museum, according…
Officer-involved shooting in Kennesaw
According to a press release from Natalie Ammons of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the GBI has been asked to investigate an officer-involved shooting in Kennesaw. The request for an…