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Kennesaw January 19, 2022

Kennesaw mayor shares “keys to success” in State of the City address

By Rebecca Gaunt Mayor Derek Easterling delivered his seventh annual State of the City Tuesday, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 42,000-square-foot recreation center at Adams Park. Easterling jogged…

Kennesaw March 20, 2020

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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History November 2, 2025

A Civil War dispatch from Kennesaw Mountain (June 15, 1864)

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically update, edit and republish] The Georgia Historic Newspapers database contains many interesting articles on the history of Cobb County, the metro Atlanta…

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Food and Restaurants November 2, 2025

Portillo’s brings Chicago-style hot dogs to Kennesaw

By Mark Woolsey A taste of the Windy City is about to land in the Peach State. Chicago hot dog franchise Portillo’s will debut its first Georgia location on Nov. 18…

Kennesaw October 31, 2025

Kennesaw City Cemetery hosts Life in the Cemetery Event

By Timothy Sturdivant Kennesaw City Cemetery hosted an event to raise awareness of the past residents who put Kennesaw on the map. The event took place thanks to the various…

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Kennesaw October 30, 2025

Kennesaw Approves plan for New $13.9 Million Police Headquarters

By Will Barfield Will Barfield is a journalism student at Kennesaw State University, making his Cobb County Courier debut with this article. Born in Canton, Georgia, he aspires to be a future…

Elections October 21, 2025

Q&A with Jonathon Bothers, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Jonathon Bothers and Donovan Giardina are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…

Elections October 17, 2025

Q&A with Donovan Giardina, Candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Donovan Giardina and Jon Bothers are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…

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Kennesaw September 13, 2025

Sentence handed down in 1997 Kennesaw rape cold case solved via DNA

Cobb District Attorney Sonya F. Allen announced in a public information release that Jerry Lee Pruitt was convicted of kidnapping with bodily injury, rape, aggravated sodomy, aggravated assault, burglary and…

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Gardens August 30, 2025

Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens reopening after renovations

By Mark Woolsey Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens is reopening to the public after a months-long refurbishment. The city’s 17-acre expanse of plants and pathways was closed last Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, for…

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Health & Wellness November 5, 2025

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