Kennesaw Local Pulse

A local Kennesaw resident, Kameron Anthony Hampton-Stroud, was arrested on misdemeanor charges for a traffic control device violation along with...

City Government and Planning Updates

• 🔥 Council Meeting Video: A new City Council Regular Meeting video from 05/20/2026 is now available for...

The May 20, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting video is now available on YouTube, lasting 1 hour and 21 minutes. Residents can watch to catch up on local government decisions.

A Kennesaw resident faces multiple felony charges after a violent home invasion involving assault and a deliberate gas leak.

• Andrew David Mullins,...

Kennesaw residents can directly influence local development along the Cobb Parkway corridor by joining upcoming LCI outreach.

• Attend the public...

A resident is turning her backyard into a cozy farmers market with fresh produce, homemade butter, eggs, flowers and treats after craving something...

School Conduct Updates

• 🔥 Cobb County Code of Conduct Changes: The Cobb County School District updated its student code of conduct to address AI...

The City of Kennesaw's report focuses on near-term financing decisions using the governmental fund balance sheet and statement of revenues. This overview supports greater transparency around local fiscal health for residents.

The City of Kennesaw's Comprehensive Plan outlines targeted goals to shape long-term growth.

• Pedestrian access: Enhance walkability through new or...

• Kennesaw officers responded to an anonymous 911 call just after 1 a.m. on May 11 reporting two people entering the closed Caribou Coffee on Cobb...

Georgia’s Open Records Act lets Kennesaw residents access budgets, police reports, emails and more from local agencies.

• Target the right office:...

Kennesaw welcomes Sinfully Sweet Keto, a bakery specializing in sugar-free, gluten-free, and low-carb treats.

• North Georgia native Kelli Sterling...

The full City Council Meeting from May 20, 2026, is now posted on YouTube for residents to review local decisions and discussions. The video runs 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Cobb County is tightening its student code of conduct to match Georgia's expanded cellphone ban and tackle AI misuse in classrooms.

• K-8 students...

Election Updates

• 🔥 Extended Polling Hours: Some precincts in Cobb County including 11 sites stayed open past the 7 p.m. deadline due to...

Cobb County voters faced polling site challenges during the 2026 Georgia primary even as live results began rolling in.

• Live results: FOX 5 Atlanta...

Kennesaw Mountain High School senior Gheneruno Ekuerhare earns recognition in Cobb Schools' Senior Spotlight, celebrating local graduate achievements and community stories from Kennesaw.

The Kennesaw Farmers Market is back this season at Depot Park, offering a mix of local farmers, makers, and fresh finds. It's the perfect afternoon spot for residents to explore the booths and support community vendors.

Tech failures from poll pad touch screens and voter file import issues delayed check-ins at multiple Cobb precincts on primary day, prompting...

North Cobb High School families should prepare for the upcoming Early Release Day, with high school dismissal at 11:30am.