KENNESAW, Ga. (August 17, 2026) — The City of Kennesaw invites residents, families, neighborhoods, nonprofit, civic and faith-based organizations, local businesses, schools, sports teams and athletic clubs to participate in the seventh annual Scarecrows on … Read More
Smith-Gilbert Gardens to Host a Garden-to-Table Dining Experience
KENNESAW, Ga. (August 6, 2026) — Smith-Gilbert Gardens is set to host its annual fundraising event — Harvest Gathering: A Garden-to-Table Dining Experience — on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will … Read More
Chayce Beckham and Tigirlily Gold to Perform at the 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival
KENNESAW, Ga. (July 27, 2026) — The City of Kennesaw and Kennesaw Parks & Recreation are bringing big country energy to the 2026 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival on Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 to … Read More
PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The City of Kennesaw today announces its intention to increase the 2026 property taxes it will levy this year by 4.25 percent for M&O and 3.70 percent for Bond over the rollback millage rate. Each … Read More
Smith-Gilbert Gardens Awarded Georgia Council for the Arts ‘Project Grant’ to Support 2027 Art Blooms Exhibit
KENNESAW, GA (July 13, 2026) – Smith-Gilbert Gardens has been awarded a Project Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, the Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in empowering arts and culture, for fiscal … Read More
Rare Opportunity to Board the General Locomotive at Railroad Rendezvous
KENNESAW, Ga. (June 30, 2026) — The popular Railroad Rendezvous event will return to the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History on Saturday, July 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-friendly … Read More
Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Hosts Free Back 2 School Jam
KENNESAW, Ga. (June 18, 2026) — Kennesaw Parks & Recreation will host the Back 2 School Jam, a free, family-friendly event designed to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The event will take … Read More
City Announces Kennesaw 101: Citizens’ Leadership Academy
KENNESAW, Ga. (June 17, 2026) — The City Manager’s Office is accepting applications for the next class of Kennesaw 101: Citizens’ Leadership Academy, a multiweek course designed to offer residents and local workers a behind-the-scenes … Read More
City of Kennesaw to Host July 3 Salute to America Celebration
KENNESAW, Ga. (May 28, 2026) — The City of Kennesaw will host its annual Independence Day celebration, Salute to America, on Friday, July 3, in downtown Kennesaw. Admission is free. One of the largest Independence … Read More
Celebrating 10 Years of A Garden with Wings at Smith-Gilbert Gardens and the return of Pollinator Palooza
KENNESAW, GA (May 18, 2026) – Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites the public to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its signature seasonal exhibit, A Garden with Wings, and the return of Pollinator Palooza on Saturday, May 30, … Read More