Crime & Safety

Georgia's Safest Cities: Where Does Kennesaw Rank?

Security experts SafeWise listed Kennesaw among the 50 Safest Cities in Georgia.

Home security experts SafeWise ranked Kennesaw 10th in its list of the 50 Safest Cities in Georgia with populations over 5,000.

The company based the ranking on findings from the FBI's "Crime in the U.S." report.

Auburn, Ga., in Barrow County was ranked No. 1

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Here’s what SafeWise had to say about Kennesaw:

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Kennesaw has multiple schools that earn top rankings on school ratings sites, including all levels of schooling, so your children are sure to receive a top-notch education. The community also houses a vibrant parks and recreation department with a number of programs designed to promote the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of Kennesaw residents—it was even recognized as the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s 2011 Agency of the Year. Get a dose of culture at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History or a breath of fresh air at the 16 acres of the Smith-Gilbert Garden.


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