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Kennesaw July 9, 2025

Kennesaw studying cannabis laws; downtown beverage businesses move forward

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 3-2 vote Monday, the Kennesaw City Council approved a motion to explore reducing penalties for misdemeanor possession of cannabis in the city ordinance. In Georgia,…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 4, 2025

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw’s proposed $34.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026 reflects current economic uncertainties, while maintaining a steady millage rate of 7.75 mills. The highlights…

A green recycling truck. A large utility truck like a standard trash pickup truck but with a circular arrow recycling symbol on the side

Kennesaw June 13, 2025

Kennesaw considering options due to rising sanitation costs

By Rebecca Gaunt The cost for curbside trash, yard waste, and recycling pickup is set to increase by 4.4% in Kennesaw, and after a few years of absorbing the rising…

Plans for update Provided to Courier by Michael Judvytis

Kennesaw June 5, 2025

Kennesaw bar SuBourban to undergo rebranding under new owners

PHOTO: Plans for update provided to Courier by Michael Judvytis By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw’s SuBourban Bar has new owners with plans to rebrand the previously troubled late-night establishment. SuBourban Bar…

Kennesaw June 2, 2025

Kennesaw officials at odds over ‘decriminalizing’ cannabis

By Rebecca Gaunt At Tuesday’s work session, Kennesaw Councilman Anthony Gutierrez called for the city to reduce penalties for recreational cannabis use, a proposal that launched a lengthy discussion rife…

Kennesaw April 19, 2025

Kennesaw City Council to vote on making changes to public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw City Council will vote on changes to its public comment policy at the April 21 meeting. The original resolution, presented by Kennesaw city clerk Lea…

Kennesaw February 7, 2025

Kennesaw Event Lounge forced to close for 90 days over violations

By Rebecca Gaunt Due to multiple infractions of Kennesaw’s business ordinances, the Event Lounge at 1480 Shiloh Rd. will remain closed for the duration of a 90-day suspension of its…

Kennesaw January 17, 2025

Kennesaw poised to purchase former Lewis Street library building

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw is set to buy the building at 2250 Lewis St. that was formerly used as a branch of the Cobb County Public Library…

Kennesaw January 7, 2025

Kennesaw City Council holds first meeting of 2025

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council’s first meeting of the year was a quick one, tackling first of the year house cleaning matters. They approved the $360 qualifying fee for…

existing plans for Kennesaw mixed-use development on Old Highway 41

Kennesaw January 1, 2025

Developer to present new master plan for project on Kennesaw’s Old 41 Highway

Image above: existing plan that is being reworked By Rebecca Gaunt The plans for a 13-acre mixed-use development at Old 41 Highway and North Roberts Road are undergoing more changes…

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