Vince Dooley to chair KSU Football Exploratory Committee
Legendary football coach Vince Dooley has been selected to chair the exploratory committee for football at Kennesaw State University. The committee consists of students, faculty, staff, alumni, business and community leaders, and friends and benefactors of Kennesaw State University. Over the next nine months, the committee study the impact of a football program and deliver their recommendations to KSU President Daniel S. Papp in September 2010.
“The launch of the Football Exploratory Committee is the next logical step in the progression of KSU’s athletics programs,” Papp said. “We are excited that a coach of the caliber of Vince Dooley has agreed to lead us through this process as KSU decides whether or not we should start a football program.”
On December 1, KSU announced a partnership with the Atlanta Beat Women’s Professional Soccer team that includes the construction of a $16.5 million, 8,300-seat stadium that will be ready by spring. The stadium could also be used for football, Papp said.
Storm Debris Pick-up to End Oct 26
The City of Kennesaw has set October 26 as the last day for storm/flood debris pick up from the September 21 storm. All debris must be placed next to the curb in such a position as not to obstruct the sidewalk, gutter, mailbox, free movement of traffic, or hinder collection. Crews will not remove debris from private property.
Santa Parade and a day with Santa
Kennesaw’s Santa Parade always inspires delight and wonder for the young and young at heart. The Santa Parade will feature festive holiday characters, musical ensembles, designer floats, live reindeer and the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus. The parade will last approximately one hour. Arrive early for a good viewing location and dress appropriately for the weather.
The parade will begin near the intersection of Park Drive and Main Street and proceed south and east down Main Street, marching past Cherokee Street, turning left on Sardis Street. The parade will continue north on Sardis Street, finishing near Big Shanty Road and Cherokee Street.
Bring your camera and take holiday pictures with Santa after the parade. Festivities will continue near the Depot, 2828 Cherokee Street, until 4:00pm, with caroling Dickens characters, FREE puppet shows, stage entertainment, inflatables, craft and food vendors.
Address:
2828 Cherokee St.
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Hours:
December 12, 2009
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Parade will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Main Street
For more information, call (770) 422-9714.
Kennesaw Road Closure Alerts Update
The following roads in the City of Kennesaw remain closed pending repairs:
- Kennesaw Dr near Ridgecrest Dr
- Lockhart Dr (Bridge)
- Legacy Park Circle @ Lullwater
- Legacy Park Circle @ Winterthur
The following subdivisions in Legacy Park can be accessed via a temporary entrance/exit from Kirkwood Dr to
Nowlin Rd: Lullwater, Madison, Palisades and Winterthur.
The following subdivisions in Legacy Park can be accessed via the main entrance to Legacy Park Circle off
Jiles Rd: Bellingrath, Annandale, Carillon, Gramercy, Highcroft and Kentmere.
Swine Flu at Kennesaw State University
The Georgia Department of Community Health has confirmed the first official diagnosis of Swine Flu (H1N1) at KSU. A student and a teacher were confirmed with the flu, although we are happy to report that both are recovering and the student will be back to school this week.
The Swine Flu is characterized by the rapid onset of symptoms, a high temperature of more than 100.4, and a sore throat or cough. According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least two out of every five Americans will get the Swine Flu this flu season. The best way to avoid catching the H1N1 virus is to wash your hands regularly and keep them out of your mouth, nose, eyes, and ears.
CDC recommended responses to influenza for the 2009 – 2010 academic year
- Facilitate self-isolation of residential students with flu-like illness
- Promote self-isolation at home by non-resident students, faculty, and staff
- Discourage attendance at campus events by ill persons
- Encourage hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette of both people who are well and those that have any symptoms of flu
For the most up to date information, please visit the CDC website below:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/institutions/guidance/
New CBS Reality Show “Block Party” Filming in Kennesaw
A new CBS reality show is filming in the Annandale section of Legacy Park in Kennesaw. The show will feature eight families of neighbors competing against each other for a chance to win a large cash prize. What’s the catch? All of the houses are are locked behind massive 20 foot walls made from 100 tons of steel. Shooting is scheduled for several weeks and the participants cannot leave or they forfeit their chance at winning. This means no going to school, no grocery shopping, no golf, no soccer practice, no dining out, and no going to work.
It’s a Mike Fleiss project (creator of “The Bachelorette”, “High School Reunion”) and the air date has not yet been announced.
Kennesaw Water Restrictions and Outdoor Water Use
On June 10, 2009, the Georgia EPA lifted the tough outdoor watering restrictions in place in Kennesaw and throughout much of Georgia since late 2007. Georgia Environmental Protection Division Director Carol Couch said. “This drought has ended, our water supplies are flush, our rivers and streams have rebounded.”
Outdoor watering is now allowed at any time on your designated days. The current residential water use rules in Kennesaw are as follows:
Even or no number addresses can water on:
Mondays
Wednesday
Saturday
Odd numbered addresses can water on:
Tuesday
Thursday
Sunday
Although Georgia has seen the second wettest spring in over a century, water conservation is still recommended.
Did you know:
Up to 65% of drinking water in Cobb County can be used for outdoor watering
Over watering, and not drought, is the number one killer of plants
Watering every other day creates plants that are weaker and water dependent
For more information, call the Cobb County Water Efficiency office at (770) 419-6244.
