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Special Elections May 4, 2021

Kennesaw Councilman David Blinkhorn to run as Republican in House district 34 special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Following state Rep. Bert Reeves’ (R-Marietta) resignation from the Georgia legislature, Kennesaw Councilman David Blinkhorn declared his candidacy for the vacated House seat in district 34. “I…

Adam Fraley of Mauldin & Jenkins gave Kennesaw a clean audit report.

Kennesaw April 21, 2021

Kennesaw receives clean audit report

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw received a clean opinion on its annual audit report for fiscal year 2020 Monday. A clean report means the auditor found that the city followed accounting…

Screenshot of zoom session of Kennesaw city council work session.

Kennesaw April 17, 2021

Kennesaw exploring possible sister city relationship

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw officials are considering a partnership with a foreign “sister city” to promote cultural, business and educational exchanges. City Manager Jeff Drobney suggested a sister city relationship…

Kennesaw April 1, 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes improvements to Butler Creek in Kennesaw

The proposed Butler Creek aquatic watershed ecosystem restoration plan could bring improvements to Butler Creek’s flooding problems, but it might not be enough to solve the soggy dilemma of frustrated…

Major (now Sheriff) Craig Owens speaking at South Cobb Business Associations luncheon used in article about Owens statement on attacks on Asian-Americans

Cobb County March 18, 2021

Cobb County Sheriff issues statement on Atlanta killings and attacks on Asian-Americans

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens issued the following statement on Tuesday night’s shootings that left eight dead, including six Asian-American women, “On behalf of the entire Cobb County Sheriff’s Office,…

Images from the city halls of Kennesaw, Powder Springs and Smyrna (photos by Larry Felton Johnson)

Cobb County February 15, 2021

Kennesaw, Smyrna, Powder Springs council meetings today

The city councils of Kennesaw, Smyrna and Powder Springs will take place this evening. Kennesaw The Kennesaw City Council will meet this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall…

Kennesaw January 6, 2021

Repairs begin on collapsed road; new Kennesaw mayor pro tem appointed

Repairs are planned to begin this week on Mapleton Downs in Kennesaw, a residential street that collapsed on Christmas Eve. According to city officials, the rain caused a failure in…

Due to social distancing protocols, overflow audience members attended the public hearing for the Lockhart Drive rezoning via Zoom from the Ben Robertson Community Center. (Asst. City Manager Marty Hughes at the microphone).

Kennesaw December 22, 2020

Kennesaw City Council rejects controversial student housing project

The rezoning and variance requests for the proposed student housing project at 1320 Lockhart Dr. were denied by the Kennesaw City Council Monday. This was the first test of Kennesaw’s…

Uncategorized December 16, 2020

New Kennesaw student housing ordinance faces first test at city council

A developer’s plans to transform seven acres of land, currently zoned for office and industrial use, into purpose-built student housing will be the first test of Kennesaw‘s new student housing…

Mayor Derek Easterling and Judi Burrell in front of newly named Dale Burell Complex

Kennesaw October 8, 2020

Kennesaw public works complex reveals new name

The Dale Burrell Complex in Kennesaw unveiled its new name and signage during a dedication ceremony Wednesday. Burrell, an Army veteran, started the industrial firm Burrellco in 1966 and was…

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Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community November 5, 2024

Talking Turkey and A Random Encounter With Alton

Photo above by Brian Benefield [This is the latest installment of “Cobb Cuisine, Culture and Community” by Brian Benefield] I recently chatted briefly with my neighbor, renowned chef, and food science…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man sentenced to two life sentences for aggravated child molestation

Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill handed down two life sentences plus 38 years for a man convicted of five counts of aggravated child molestation, four counts of child…

Cobb County November 5, 2024

Cobb man found guilty of rape and child molestation

Gary Dewayne Bailey, 43, was found guilty of rape, child molestation, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor in a jury trial in the courtroom of Superior Court Senior…

Misinformation November 5, 2024

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

by Sam Wineburg, Stanford University and Michael Caulfield, University of Washington, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Someone following the 2024 presidential election could have seen…

Elections November 5, 2024

Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

by Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The country is unlikely to know who wins the battleground state of Pennsylvania on election…

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