Thursday, April 18, 2013
It was to be held Friday, April 19.
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Thursday, April 18
The ribbon cutting for the Life University Wellness Station at Swift-Cantrell Park scheduled for Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. has been postponed due to an inclement weather forecast. A ribbon cutting event on Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. will mark the official opening of the new Life University wellness station at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw. The public is welcome to attend. “Life University is sponsoring this new fitness equipment which addresses environmental, social, physical and emotional dimensions of wellness that reflect one of LIFE’s pillars of success,” said Greg Harris, Life University Vice President of Development and also a board member of the Swift-Cantrell Park Foundation. “This will encourage more people to play, exercise …
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
He was cited for devoting innumerable hours of time and energy to the betterment of the community.
Kennesaw Councilmember Bill Thrash was recognized and commended on his outstanding accomplishments as a public servant in a House of Representatives Resolution presented by State Representative Ed Setzler during the April 1 meeting of the Kennesaw City Council. Thrash’s distinguished record of service includes serving a Mayor Pro Tem, past president of the Cobb Municipal Association, and president of the 3rd district’s West Region of the Georgia Municipal Association. He was cited for devoting innumerable hours of time and energy to the betterment of the community, particularly in the area of encouraging teen and family initiatives and supporting the Police Department’s efforts to earn accreditation for the Commission on Accreditation for …
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The meeting begins at 6 p.m.
The Kennesaw City Council will meet at 6 p.m. tonight at City Hall, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave. NW. To view the complete agenda, open the attached PDF or click here.
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2529 J O Stephenson Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA
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Monday, March 18, 2013
The council meets at 6:30 p.m.
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Monday, March 18
The Kennesaw City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at City Hall, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave. NW. To view the complete agenda, open the attached PDF or click here.
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2529 J O Stephenson Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The city will conduct the final public hearing on the proposed revisions to Kennesaw's solid waste ordinance.
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Wednesday, March 13
A special called meeting of the Kennesaw City Council is planned for 6 p.m. tonight, followed by the regular Wednesday work session at 6:05 p.m. During the work session, which will be held at City Hall, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave. NW., the city will conduct the final public hearing on the proposed revisions to Kennesaw's solid waste ordinance. The anti-scavening revisions are part of an effort to reduce thefts from residential garbage cans. To view the complete agenda, open the attached PDF or click here.
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2529 J O Stephenson Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Jeff Duckett will serve on the Small Cities Council.
Kennesaw Councilmember Jeff Duckett has accepted an appointment as a member of the National League of Cities (NLC) Small Cities Council for 2013. The council is made up of NLC member cities that have a population of less than 50,000. Members work to insure that the interests of small communities are reflected in NLC’s overall policies. The council provides a forum for sharing ideas and best practices among smaller communities and meets twice a year as well as by conference call if needed. “I’m looking forward to connecting with the representatives of other small cities to learn about the challenges and issues they are facing,” said Duckett. “Being more well informed will help me be a better advocate for the policies, programs, and …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
He'll serve on the university communities council, which discusses the opportunities and challenges of living in a college town.
Kennesaw Councilmember Tim Killingsworth has accepted an appointment as a member of the National League of Cities University Communities Council for 2013. Members of the council discuss problems and opportunities involving economic development, transportation, housing and neighborhood concerns, and sustainability which are unique to university communities. The group meets several times a year as well as by conference call if needed. “The growth of Kennesaw State University offers us many opportunities as well as a few challenges,” said Killingsworth. “I’m looking forward to trading experiences and hearing the success stories of other university communities in similar situations. Membership in this group gives me a great forum for …
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2529 J O Stephenson Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Mayor Mark Mathews presented the award to Councilmember Tim Killingsworth.
Councilmember Tim Killingsworth was recognized on March 1 as a "citizen soldier" for his service to the country and his community at the Hearts for Heroes event held at the Strand Theatre in Marietta. The annual event is hosted by the Marietta Museum of History and its purpose is to celebrate, honor and remember the selflessness and courage of local service men and women. All proceeds benefitted the museum. The award was presented by Mayor Mark Mathews who spoke of Killingsworth's service in the U.S. Marine Corps and as a councilmember advocating veterans’ issues. “Tim Killingsworth’s dedication to the ideals of service may have begun in the Marine Corps, but it continues every day through his work on the City Council. Under his leadership…
Monday, March 4, 2013
The council meets at 6:30 p.m.
The Kennesaw City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at City Hall, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Ave. NW. To view the complete agenda, open the attached PDF or click here.
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2529 J O Stephenson Ave NW, Kennesaw, GA
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
The councilmember was selected based upon his demonstrated commitment to issues involving young people and families.
Kennesaw Councilmember Bruce Jenkins has accepted an appointment as a member of the National League of Cities (NLC) Council on Youth, Education and Families for 2013. The Council includes local elected officials as well as national policy experts and youth leaders from large and small cities and state municipal leagues. The Council’s role is to oversee and support the work of the NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education and Families (YEF). Jenkins was selected based upon his demonstrated commitment to issues involving young people and families. The YEF Council includes local elected officials, national policy experts, and youth leaders. Meetings are held three times a year, and offer opportunities for thought-provoking discussions and the …
Rodney Thrash
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