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Kennesaw Parks and Rec Master Plan discussed via Zoom

Kennesaw March 10, 2021

Kennesaw City Council set to approve 10-year parks & rec master plan

The Kennesaw City Council is expected to approve a master plan for the city’s parks and recreation department, which would help set priorities for the next decade. Parks Director Steve…

Renderings of restored Whistle Stop building and the plaza with Dry County Taproom on the right.

Kennesaw March 3, 2021

Plans approved for Common Grounds Plaza in Kennesaw

Downtown Kennesaw could soon have a new gathering spot for food and fun now that plans for Common Grounds Plaza have been approved. Dale Hughes submitted the Central Business District…

Kennesaw February 25, 2021

Kennesaw HR staff certified as crisis coordinators

The City of Kennesaw announced that the entire HR (Human Resources) staff has completed the Crisis Coordinator Certification Program. The program was developed by the Georgia Municipal Association, the ACCG…

Kennesaw February 23, 2021

Kennesaw receives grant for outdoor fitness court

The city of Kennesaw has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign for an outdoor fitness court, but the City Council must approve $105,000 in SPLOST funds…

Kennesaw February 17, 2021

Kennesaw de-annexation requests denied

Two requests for de-annexation from the City of Kennesaw were denied by City Council Monday. Applicant Judi Burrell requested her property at 4058 Ayers Dr. be de-annexed from the city….

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 February 10, 2021

Kennesaw City Council considering de-annexation requests

Kennesaw City Council will vote on two de-annexation requests at Monday’s mayor and council meeting. If approved by the council, the properties will no longer be considered part of the…

Touch-a-Truck image of a child in a drag racer

Kennesaw February 9, 2021

Kennesaw postpones annual Touch-a-Truck event

The City of Kennesaw announced in a press release that they are postponing their annual Touch-a-Truck event due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement is reprinted below: Kennesaw,…

Kennesaw cupcake decorating as a person applies icing to a row of cupcakes

Kennesaw January 26, 2021

Kennesaw Cupcake Decorating class

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about an upcoming Cupcake Decorating class: The City of Kennesaw’s Department of Parks & Recreation will host a Cupcake Decorating class…

Kennesaw January 24, 2021

Kennesaw Valentine’s Dance Party modified for social distancing

One of the hardest things about the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to balance common sense safety with the need for holiday celebrations. The City of Kennesaw‘s Parks & Recreation…

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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…