Kennesaw Local Pulse

Kennesaw State University's Family Enterprise Center empowers local multi-gen family businesses with tailored support for smooth transitions.

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• Safety first: Dozens of crashes from wet roads this morning in metro Atlanta – drive cautiously in Kennesaw.
• Rain tapering by midday, easing...

Sweetwater Mission's Annual Golf Tournament at Marietta Hilton was a hit, showcasing nonprofit growth and strong local backing.

• Feeding 2,000+...

City Government Updates

• 🔥 City Council Budget Workshop Video: Youtube video of the April 27, 2026 City Council Budget Workshop (3:42:15...

Boost your K-12 student's math confidence at this local center focused on conceptual understanding and problem-solving.

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Kennesaw residents can now watch the City Council FY2027 Budget Workshop from April 27:

• Full video: 3:42:15 duration on YouTube, covering...

Buyer beware in Kennesaw: A 32-year-old local is in jail for using fake documents and rolling back odometers to sell used vehicles at inflated prices. Verify mileage before buying – police are acting on these scams.

SPLOST has upgraded Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw with a skate park and splash pad—proof of local impact from Cobb's 1% sales tax.

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Alert for Kennesaw residents: Cobb County relocated 13 polling sites ahead of 2026 elections.

• Approved last night with no public comment for May 19...

Kennesaw's job market heats up with full-time customer service roles blending leadership and people skills:

• Wine Supervisor/Key Carrier at Total...

Safety alert for KSU-area residents: Domestic violence suspect Jessie Santiago, 26, fled deputies near campus Tuesday and remains at large.

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Regional safety alert for Kennesaw folks:

• Arson arrest: Man in custody for at least 15 fires within half-mile of Georgia State University Perimeter...

Prime local opportunities for Kennesaw residents in booming healthcare:

• LPN/MA at SENTA ENT: Full-time, no weekends/holidays, half-day Fridays,...

Kennesaw State University is hiring educators and admins right now—perfect for locals eyeing campus careers:

• Museum Educator (full-time, $44k+):...

Kennesaw's 50th Big Shanty Festival drew huge crowds to downtown, celebrating a milestone with vibrant local spirit.

• Arts & Crafts: Unique handmade...

Residents: Full Kennesaw City Council meeting from April 27 now on YouTube – 2:03:10 duration for key local politics and decisions. Low views (22), 1 like – watch to stay informed!

KSU campus safety alert: A 20-year-old Lawrenceville man, James Mikal Perry, was charged after allegedly recording up a woman's skirt on a...

Empower yourself on Cobb County property taxes—here's the essentials:

• Millage rate = tax per $1,000 assessed value (e.g., $200K home at 30 mills =...

Public Policy & School Board Updates

• 🔥 Cobb SPLOST List Addition: Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid proposes adding an indoor competitive track...

Pushback mounts on Chairwoman Cupid's $5M shift from countywide resurfacing to fund a District 4 indoor track, added late to the $794.5M 2028 SPLOST...