Kennesaw

Group photo of the graduating class from the inaugural academy.

Kennesaw July 30, 2021

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If you are a resident of the City of Kennesaw, and want to learn how the Kennesaw government works, the city is offering its second Kennesaw 101: The Citizens Government…

Kennesaw July 28, 2021

Kennesaw announces tax increase, millage rate hearings

The City of Kennesaw announced a tax increase of 7.27 percent for M&O (Maintenance and Operations) and 6.61 percent for bond debt service. State law requires three public hearings in…

Kennesaw July 28, 2021

Kennesaw to establish “Sister City” Commission

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw is moving forward with plans to adopt a “sister city” in order to promote educational and cultural exchange, as well as economic development. Andrew Gasparini, assistant…

Poles decorated in bright colors against a backdrop of trees

Kennesaw July 21, 2021

Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission announces winners of Garden Art Pole competition

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about the Spring 2021 Garden Art Poles competition from the Kennesaw Art and Culture Commission (KACC) . Kennesaw, Georgia (July 21,…

Kennesaw July 20, 2021

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens awarded Georgia Council for the Arts grant

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about a grant to Smith-Gilbert Gardens from the Georgia Council for the Arts. Kennesaw, GA (July 20, 2021) — Smith-Gilbert Gardens…

Pigs & Peaches BBQ featuring a band on stage with brightly colored lights shining on them

Kennesaw July 19, 2021

Kennesaw’s annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ returns for 20th year

The popular Pigs & Peaches BBQ festival is coming on August 20 and 21 in Adams Park in Kennesaw. The festival includes a competition sanctioned by both the Kansas City…

An adult male watching a child cook a piece of meat on a small grill

Kennesaw July 16, 2021

Kennesaw launches barbecue competition for kids

The City of Kennesaw is launching a barbecue competition and class for kids, with a class for ages seven to 15 on Saturday August 7, 3-6 p.m. Completion of the…

Kennesaw Program Palooza photo coutesy of the City of Kennesaw

Kennesaw July 14, 2021

Learn what Kennesaw Parks and Rec has to offer at Program Palooza

The City of Kennesaw distributed the following news release about a program to familiarize the public with what Kennesaw Parks and Recreation Department has to offer: Kennesaw, GA (July 14,…

Kennesaw July 13, 2021

Kennesaw’s proposed budget reflects steady millage rate

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw‘s City staff has proposed a citywide operating budget of $25,887,587 for the 2022 fiscal year, a 3% increase over last year. The millage rate will remain…

Screenshot of Kennesaw City Council meeting from the Zoom session

Kennesaw July 8, 2021

Kennesaw abandons Chalker Park for mixed-use development

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council approved a resolution Tuesday to abandon public use and access to Chalker Park. The 1.3-acre lot is off Poplar Drive, east of Russell Drive,…

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