Kennesaw

Kennesaw is a city northwest of Atlanta.  Approximately 32,000 residents call Kennesaw a great place to live, learn, work, and play. The city’s small-town charm with its big city conveniences thus makes it a popular place to live. Located in the award-winning Cobb County Public School District, the city also boasts a high quality and affordable recreation program.

Rich in History

History, in addition to culture, is well preserved in Kennesaw. While there are many other attractions, the historic significance of the area is the most notable. Specifically, the two most significant attractions are:

• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park has civil war monuments and trails
• Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History is part of the Smithsonian

Recreation

• Swift-Cantrell Park includes a skate park and playgrounds.
• Forested Red Top Mountain State Park juts into Lake Allatoona and offers trails and a beach.
• Lake Allatoona is a popular lake for boating, fishing and swimming.

Additionally, Smith-Gilbert Gardens is a 16 acre botanical garden with 3000 varieties of shrubs, plants and trees. Two of the most popular festivals held every year are the Big Shanty Arts and Crafts Festival and the Pigs and Peaches BBQ Festival.

Innovative University

One of Georgia’s most innovative institutions, Kennesaw State University (KSU) offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. KSU is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third largest university in Georgia.  It is one of the 50 largest public universities in the country, not to mention, it is also ranked #45 for the most innovative university by U.S. News.