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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…

A large group of runners facing the camera

Kennesaw May 1, 2021

Kennesaw announces 2021 Grand Prix 5K schedule

If you’re a runner looking for a series of races in Cobb County, the City of Kennesaw has a series of 5Ks you might want to consider. The city has…

terrarium making workshop illustrated by a green succulent plant surrounded by water

Kennesaw April 27, 2021

Kennesaw to host terrarium making workshop

The City of Kennesaw will host a terrarium making workshop as part of their Department of Parks & Recreation’s Art in the Park series. The announcement of the event, with…

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 free outdoor movie crowd image from past year

Kennesaw April 9, 2021

Kennesaw free Outdoor Movie Series kicks off with Wonder Woman 1984

The City of Kennesaw announced that their free outdoor movie series will show “Wonder Woman 1984,” as the kickoff for the series. The city’s press release gives the following details:…

Kennesaw April 7, 2021

Kennesaw to host its annual Book Swap

The City of Kennesaw sent the following news release about its annual Book Swap: Kennesaw, GA (April 6, 2020) — Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will host its popular Book Swap…

Screenshot of Kennesaw City Council zoom meeting

Kennesaw April 6, 2021

Kennesaw Council approves property condemnations to clear path for Ben King Road project

The Kennesaw City Council approved staff’s requests Monday to use the condemnation process in order to move forward on the Ben King Road improvement plan. The $3 million Ben King…

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…

Kennesaw March 15, 2021

Free First Friday concerts in downtown Kennesaw begin in April

The City of Kennesaw announced a series of free concerts that begin Friday April 2 in downtown Kennesaw. The following is a reprint of their press release: Kennesaw, GA (March…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…