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2026 Outdoor Movie Series

The 2026 Kennesaw Outdoor Movie Series continues with more family friendly flicks at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw. The inflatable screen lights up at dusk,...

2026 Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival

The Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival features a full weekend of shopping, food, and entertainment in downtown Kennesaw each spring. Spread across both sides of...

2026 First Friday Concert Series

The First Friday Concert Series takes place on the first Friday of the month in Downtown Kennesaw. Celebrating its sixth year in 2026, the...

Local Spotlight

Chamblee Tap and Market Plans Move Into Downtown Kennesaw

A notable building along North Main Street is getting ready for a new chapter. Chamblee Tap and Market has entered into an agreement to...

Wayback Burgers Is Headed to Kennesaw

Wayback Burgers is coming to Kennesaw, with a new restaurant planned for fall 2026 at 2774 Cobb Pkwy NW. The fast-growing chain is taking...

Last Call for Bahama Breeze: Kennesaw Location Closing Soon

Bahama Breeze's Kennesaw location at 755 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW is set to close soon, though it will remain open through April 5,...

What's New

Yamaha to Relocate U.S. Headquarters to Kennesaw

Kennesaw is gaining a major corporate presence as Yamaha relocates its U.S. headquarters from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw. The transition will occur in phases...

Trust Dispute Settled: What Today’s Agreement Means for Wildman’s in Kennesaw

Wildman's Civil War Surplus has been a part of downtown Kennesaw since Dent "Wildman" Myers opened the shop in 1971. Over the years, the...

Last Call for Bahama Breeze: Kennesaw Location Closing Soon

Bahama Breeze's Kennesaw location at 755 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW is set to close soon, though it will remain open through April 5,...

About Kennesaw

Established in 1887, Kennesaw provides the perfect combination of affordable housing, high ranking schools, good jobs, large city amenities, and small town charm. The city of Kennesaw was recently named one of the “10 Best Towns for Families” and is located in Cobb County, one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. Kennesaw is located just 20 miles northwest of Atlanta and only 35 miles from the Atlanta airport. The city has railroad history, a college-town pulse, parks with actual elbow room, and a downtown that refuses to be boring. Read More…

Historic Downtown Kennesaw

Downtown Kennesaw brings together railroad history, local restaurants, small shops, public art, and a growing food-and-drink scene along Main Street and near Depot Park. The area still has the bones of an old rail town, but new breweries, restaurants, and redevelopment projects are giving it a livelier rhythm. Visitors can check out the train history, grab a bite, wander Main Street, and end up staying longer than planned, which is usually how the best afternoons happen. Read More…

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