Residents

Once the site of major fighting during the Civil War, Kennesaw has emerged as a premiere destination for families and businesses looking to relocate in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Small town charm with big city amenities

The City's approximately 32,000 residents enjoy Kennesaw as a great place to live, learn, work and play. They appreciate the City’s combination of small town charm and big city amenities, with access to excellent educational resources, first-rate parks, greenspaces, public buildings and athletic facilities, high quality and affordable recreation programs, and safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and central business district.

History and culture thrive

Kennesaw takes great pride in being a community that protects and manages its historical and cultural resources for future generations.  Attractions include the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, the Smith-Gilbert Gardens, and improved public areas and renovated buildings with delightfully eclectic shops and restaurants.

Kennesaw delivers on quality of life

Kennesaw’s Parks & Recreation programs, special events and facilities, efficient street and sanitation services, environmental initiatives, and a strong, caring Police Department play a central role in supporting and sustaining the livability and economic vitality of the City.