Castle Lake Mobile Home Park residents seek homes as development deal moves forward
By Rebecca Gaunt The remaining residents of the Castle Lake Mobile Home Park are looking for new homes as the city of Kennesaw moves forward on plans to annex and…
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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…
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…
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,…
Kennesaw to consider incentives for redevelopment of Collier building
By Rebecca Gaunt The old Collier building in downtown Kennesaw, which has been vacant since 1996, will be repurposed as part of the Common Grounds Plaza Project, and due to…
Kennesaw pizzeria’s mural honoring local NFL quarterback approved by Council
By Rebecca Gaunt Pisano’s Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen unveiled a mural depicting local athlete Justin Fields in early April in anticipation of the NFL draft. The only things missing were…
Nimesh Patel appointed to empty post on Kennesaw City Council
By Rebecca Gaunt Nimesh Patel will fill the post 5 seat on Kennesaw City Council, which was vacated by David Blinkhorn to run in the special election for House district…
License revoked for Kennesaw bar where shooting occurred
By Rebecca Gaunt Cafe Zodiac Bar & Grill’s license has been revoked after police discovered several code violations during an aggravated assault investigation. Shortly after 3 a.m. on March 21,…
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…
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…