• Reduce the number of vehicles and personnel
• Go to one day a week garbage collection (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
• Move brush collection to Monday (yard waste only – limit to number of bags)
• Charge for bulk material collection (large limbs, white goods, furniture, etc.)
• Accounts in property owner’s name – not renter’s name
• Security deposit: $100 (container cost)
• Reinstatement fee: $50
• Bad Check/credit card: $25
• Call Back & Special Pick up $25 normal hours; $55 after hours

Proposed Rate Changes:
Rates will be based on usage (base rate will not change)

• Residential Rates will be based on the number of containers. 1 is $24, 2 will be $28, 3 will be $32, 4 will be $36 and 5 will be $40.
• Commercial Rates will also be based on the number of containers. 1 will be $35, 2 will be $45, 3 will be $55, 4 will be $65, 5 will be $75.

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After the race, race participants can enjoy a free pancake breakfast and awards ceremony. The awards ceremony features awards for overall champions in running divisions as well as winners in age brackets and door prizes.

Pre-Registration:
$20 for the 5k race and a shirt
$20 for the 1 mile fun run and a shirt

Registration:

• Online at active.com
• In person at any Big Peach Running Company Location
• By mail (postmarked by April 26, 2010) sent to 2847 South Main Street Kennesaw, GA 30144

Race Day Registration:
$25 for the 5k (and a shirt if available) between 6am and 7:15am.

Race Route:
The race begins and ends on JO Stephenson Bulevard in front of Kennesaw City Hall. The race travels down Main Street, then to Swift Cantrell Park, then back on Main Street to downtown Kennesaw.

Parking:
Parking is available in downtown Kennesaw as well as Kennesaw First Baptist Church and the Depot parking lot.

For more information, please call (770) 429-9733.

From 7am to 1pm, local farmers and merchants offer fresh tomatoes, flowers, seasonal fruits and vegetables, baked goods, plants, herbs, and a variety of local food and products. Be sure to get there early for the best selection.

Address:
Adams Park Soccer Field Parking Lot
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw GA

For more information, call (770) 499-0874 or (770) 794-7075.

If you would like to become a vendor, please call (770) 499-0874 or (770) 794-7075. The Kennesaw Farmers Market is sponsored by the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority (KDDA).

Location:
Ben Robertson Community Center in Adams Park
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Time:
4pm – 8pm

Date:
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The event allows kids of all ages to get up close and personal with dozens of cars, trucks, and construction vehicles. Some of the vehicles include a cement truck, garbage truck, backhoe, tractor, and a police car. Kids will learn about the functions they serve and even meet the drivers. Be sure to bring your camera and enjoy the great photo opportunities as your kids explore the vehicles, climb into the driver’s seat, honk the horn and pretend to steer.

Date:
March 20, 2010

Time:
10am – 2pm

Admission:
Free

Address:
Near the Depot
2828 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, call (770) 422-9714.

The scramble will be divided into three age groups:
0-3 years
4-5 years
Ages 6 & up

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Be sure to bring a basket or bag to collect treats, and don’t forget your camera. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures, hugs and handshakes.

Admission:
Free (there will be a small charge for the petting zoo and pony rides).

Rain date:
Rain date is Saturday, April 3.

Address:
Swift-Cantrell Park
3140 Old 41 Highway
Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, call 770-422-9714.

Come dressed in your favorite gown or suit of shining armor — and win prizes during the costume contest. A professional DJ will spin a medieval medley of tunes, and photos will be available for purchase. It’ll be a night your family will remember & treasure forever.

Cost:
Tickets are $25 per couple ($10 for each additional family member); buy online at www.kennesaw-ga.gov/pkrec/valentinesdance or in person at the Community Center.

Location:
Ben Robertson Community Center in Adams Park
2753 Watts Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Time:
6pm – 9pm

Date:
Saturday, February 6, 2010

For more information, call the City of Kennesaw Parks & Recreation Department at (770) 422-9714.

Books must have both the front and back covers intact and be in good condition. DVDs and CDs must be in their original cases and fully operable. Please do not bring any magazines, software, record albums, VHS or cassette tapes, adult content, or any unauthorized or illegal material. All items remaining after the swap will be donated to a local charity. Please keep in mind that items will not be available for purchase during this free media swap.

Drop off dates and times:
Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 12pm to 8pm
Friday, April 23, 2010 from 12pm to 8pm

Swap date and time:
Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8am to 11am.

Location:
Ben Robertson Community Center
2753 Watts Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30144

For more information, call (770) 422-9714.

Downtown Kennesaw is host to the 34rd annual Big Shanty Festival on April 17 and 18, 2010.  The festival combines the best of the rich heritage of Kennesaw and the Civil War era with today’s fun filled activities. Over 50,000 attendees will enjoy the more than 200 booths with arts & crafts, food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment.

This year’s event offers great entertainment and a variety of foods to please everyone’s palate. Entertainment will include Kennesaw’s famous Little General Cloggers, the Kennesaw Dance Troupe, the Great Gig Dance Studio, the ETO Demo Team and coruses from Big Shanty, Bullard and Frey Elementary School. Also featured are choirs from Kennesaw First Baptist Church and Northstar Church.

The Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival kicks off with a parade on Saturday, April 17 at 9:30am. The parade features floats, high school bands, marchers, and over 1,000 youngsters representing every sport association in the area. Also included are the winners of Little Miss Cobb Beauty Pageant along with the winners of the Master, Miss, and Mrs. Kennesaw Pageant and Kennesaw Mountain and North Cobb School Bands. The Parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw.

Hours:
Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 10am to 6pm
Parade is on Saturday at 9:30am
Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 12pm to 5pm

Location:
Downtown Kennesaw near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Kennesaw, Ga 30144

This fun filled event is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association. For more information, call (770) 423-1330.

Date:
Thursday May 6th, 2010 from 6pm – 10pm

Admission:
$125 per person – $1250 per table of ten

Address:
The Grande at Kennesaw
3030 North Main Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144-2756

Parking:
Free

For more information, please call (404) 550-7530