Kennesaw News
November 5, 2019 Edition
City Hall
Post City Council Meeting Summary
Visit the "Latest Updates" section of the city website for updates on Kennesaw news, including a summary of actions taken by the Council at their most recent meeting.

 

Please contact the office of the City Clerk (770-424-8274) if you have any questions.
Keep Kennesaw Beautiful Presents Electronics/Metal Recycling & Document Shredding Event

Join Keep Kennesaw Beautiful on November 9th from 9 a.m. to noon for the bi-annual Electronics/Metal Recycling & Document Shredding Event at City of Kennesaw Public Works, located at 3080 Moon Station Rd.

For more information on what items can be recycled, please visit the Atlanta Recycling Solutions website .
Veterans Day Luncheon
North Cobb American Legion Post 304, along with Kennesaw City officials and staff, will honor America's service men and women with a complimentary lunch on Monday, November 11 at noon at the Ben Robertson Community Center. All veterans and active military service members are invited to attend. No identification will be required.
Homeschool Workshop Series
Stop by the Homeschool Workshop, hosted by The Southern Museum, on Novemeber 13th and discover more about "Mapping the Rails!"

Investigate STEAM-Powered fun at our Homeschool Workshops! Discover new train-themed concepts and apply them to your own invention, art project, machine or game. Workshops are multidisciplinary and can include hands-on projects, games, guided activities, tours and demonstrations.

For more information and to RSVP, visit the Southern Museum website .
Holiday Gift Shop
The Ceramics Department at Kennesaw Parks & Recreation presents the 6th Annual Holiday Gift Shop – moved to the historic train Depot in Downtown Kennesaw. Our students and instructors will fill the historic train Depot with handmade works of art, functional pottery, jewelry, fiber crafts, paintings, handmade soaps and so much more!

Join us for an Open House from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 15th. There will be music, appetizers, door prizes, a chance to meet the instructors and students and opening night specials to get you in the holiday spirit.

The 2019 Holiday Gift Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday, November 15th through December 1st, as well as Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th.
Garden Books for Kids
Join us at Smith-Gilbert Gardens o n November 16th from 11 a.m. to noon to experience the wonder of the garden with your child through a special story time at Smith-Gilbert Gardens! With stories, interactive play and music, your child will experience the Garden in a fun and educational way!  

Event is included with admission to the Garden. For more information and for tickets to the Garden, please visit the Smith-Gilbert Gardens website .
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Resolve to Recycle in 2020
Recycling is easy if you know the basics. When recycling, just remember the three main steps:
  1. Know what to throw - Cardboard, metal, paper products, plastic and jugs are all accepted
  2. Empty. Clean. Dry.® - Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid
  3. Skip the bag - All recyclables should be left unbagged in the container as thin plastics are not recyclable

For more tips and tricks on recycling, visit the Republic Services website .
Property Tax Notice
All 2019 tax statements were mailed on October 1 and are due by December 1. If you have not received your tax bill, please contact the City of Kennesaw Property Tax Office. For more information and payment options, please visit www.municipalonlinepayments.com/kennesawga.
November Events & Meetings
Nov 2: Fall Girl Scout Badge Day
Nov 2: Taste of Kennesaw
Nov 4: Mayor & Council Meeting
Nov 6: Planning Commission
Nov 7: Mommy & Me
Nov 8: Museum Gala
Nov 9: Day of Bonsai
Nov 9: KKB Electronics/Metal Recycling & Document Shredding
Nov 10: Sundays at the Southern
Nov 11: Veterans Day Luncheon
Nov 11: Mayor & Council Work Session
Nov 12: Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority
Nov 13: Homeschool Workshop Series
Nov 14: Mommy & Me
Nov 14: Cemetery Preservation Commission
Nov 14: Keep Kennesaw Beautiful
Nov 15: Holiday Gift Shop
Nov 16: Holiday Gift Shop
Nov 17: Holiday Gift Shop
Nov 18: Mayor & Council Meeting
Nov 19: Historic Preservation Commission
Nov 20: Kennesaw Development Authority
Nov 21: Mommy & Me
Nov 21: Art & Culture Commission
Nov 21: Kennesaw Citizens Advisory Committee
Nov 22: Holiday Gift Shop
Nov 23: Holiday Gift Shop
Nov 24: Holiday Gift Shop
Nov 25: Mayor & Council Work Session
Nov 26: Sensory Friendly Afternoons
Nov 28: City Hall Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 29: City Hall Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 28: Mommy & Me
Nov 29: Holiday Gift Shop
Nov 30: Holiday Gift Shop
For more information, view the events calendar on our website .