Kennesaw, Georgia

About Kennesaw

Set in the northwestern part of Georgia, Kennesaw is a thriving city counting 37,740 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Kennesaw is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.77 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,863 residents per square mile.

📰 Kennesaw News Today

• KSU Symphony Orchestra Continues GMEA Success with 2027 Performance Invitation Kennesaw State University · Oct 7
• Weekend Road Trip Awaits Owls at Delaware Kennesaw State University Athletics · Oct 8
• Jason Adams Obituary - Kennesaw, GA Dignity Memorial · Oct 8
• Kennesaw Concert Series City of Kennesaw (.gov) · Sep 26
• Obituary information for Robert Lee (Bob) Cecil - Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home · Oct 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Georgia headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Kennesaw Unique

• The only place in America named Kennesaw — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 37,740.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Kennesaw

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kennesaw

• 1885 Grill — regional
• Asian Fusion Chinese Thai & Sushi — chinese
• Aspens Signature Steaks — steak house
• Bangkok Cabin — thai
• Big Shanty Smokehouse — barbecue
• CAVA — mediterranean
• Caper's Restaurant & Bar — american
• Chili's — tex-mex
• Chioma's African Cuisine — african
• El Taco Azteca — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kennesaw

• Adams Park reviews ★
• Cherokee Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Commemorative Park reviews ★
• Green Meadows Preserve reviews ★
• Smith-Gilberrt Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Autumn Woods Neighborhood Park reviews ★
• Big Shanty Park reviews ★
• Camp McDonald Park reviews ★
• Depot Park reviews ★
• Gateway Park reviews ★
• Hammock Lounge/Garden - West 22 · Garden reviews ★
• Harrison High School reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Kennesaw

• Awtrey Middle School
• Big Shanty Elementary School
• Bullard Elementary School
• Chalker Elementary School
• Harrison High School
• Hayes Elementary School
• Kennesaw Elementary School
• Kennesaw Mountain High School
• Lewis Elementary School
• Lost Mountain Middle School
• North Cobb High School
• Northwest Classical Academy
• Palmer Middle School
• Pine Mountain Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Kennesaw

🏘️ Nearby Communities