Kennesaw, Georgia

Plan Review Meeting

General

City Council Work Session

Plan Review Meeting

General

City Council

Planning Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Events Committee

City Council Work Session

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Cemetery Preservation Commission

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Kennesaw Development Authority

Plan Review Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

Plan Review Meeting

City Council Work Session

Planning Commission

Events Committee

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Cemetery Preservation Commission

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

City Council Work Session

Plan Review Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

Plan Review Meeting

City Council Work Session

Plan Review Meeting

Events Committee

City Council

Planning Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Cemetery Preservation Commission

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

City Council Work Session

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

General

Kennesaw Development Authority

Plan Review Meeting

City Council Work Session

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

Planning Commission

Events Committee

Plan Review Meeting

City Council Work Session

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

Cemetery Preservation Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

City Council

Plan Review Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

Plan Review Meeting

City Council Work Session

Planning Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Events Committee

City Council

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Cemetery Preservation Commission

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

City Council Work Session

Plan Review Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

City Council

Plan Review Meeting

City Council Work Session

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

Plan Review Meeting

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider approving a contract for the Assistant City Manager to serve as Interim City Manager and will review minutes from recent work sessions and meetings.

• Approval of Interim City Manager contract
• Approval of June 29, 2026 work session minutes
• Approval of June 29, 2026 Special Budget work session minutes
• Approval of July 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Consideration of June 2026 crime statistics

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting of the Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Plan Review Meeting

This meeting of the Kennesaw Plan Review Committee was canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda lists only procedural items that were not considered.

• None – meeting canceled

General

The meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission will consider approving April 2026 meeting minutes, elect officers for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and receive a staff update on programming and potential projects with Montepulciano, Italy. The meeting also includes a financial report and public comments.

• Approval of April 14, 2026, meeting minutes
• 2026 officer elections: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Staff update on Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission programming with Montepulciano

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council Work Session will review and vote on the mayor’s proposed appointments to various boards, committees, authorities, and commissions. Council members will also discuss the June 2026 crime statistics and several discussion items, including a street renaming, park matters, and a data‑center moratorium. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as announcements, reports, and public comments.

• Acceptance of June 2026 crime statistics (Public Safety)
• Mayor and Council (re)appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Renaming Sardis Street Extension (Council Member Discussion)
• Woodland Park and Butler Creek Park discussion (Council Member Discussion)
• Data Center Moratorium discussion (Council Member Discussion)

Council members debated renaming the future Sardis Street Extension to honor former councilmember Pat Ferris. They also reviewed proposed improvements for Woodland Acres Park and Butler Creek Park, including lighting, benches, a pavilion, and possible security cameras. A resident suggested a 12‑month data‑center moratorium for Kennesaw. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the meeting.

General

The July 13, 2026 special budget work session of the Kennesaw City Council has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will consider a historic rehabilitation grant for the property at 2881 N. Main Street and an inducement resolution for the same address. The board will also receive a financial report, approve open invoices, and hear a presentation on the Downtown Ambassador Program. Public comments and executive session provisions are also on the agenda.

• Historic Rehabilitation Grants Proposal – 2881 N. Main Street
• Inducement Resolution – 2881 N. Main Street
• Financial Report as of 6/30/26 and approval of open invoices
• Presentation: Downtown Ambassador Program (Capstone Project)
• Potential executive session for litigation, personnel, or real‑estate matters

The board approved an inducement resolution and a historic rehabilitation grant proposal for the property at 2881 N. Main Street. The project involves a building rehabilitation expected to take 12-18 months.

• Approved Inducement Resolution for 2881 N. Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Historic Rehabilitation Grants Proposal for 2881 N. Main Street (6-0)
• Approved June 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of June 30, 2026 (6-0)

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026, was canceled. No decisions were made and no items were discussed.

Plan Review Meeting

This meeting of the Kennesaw Plan Review Committee has been canceled. The single agenda item, a discussion of 3010 N. Main Street by applicant Bruce K., was not held. No decisions or discussions occurred.

• Cancelled: Discussion of 3010 N. Main Street by applicant Bruce K.

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider approving a mutual aid and assistance agreement with Cobb County Police for law enforcement support. Other items include declaring surplus police vehicles for sale, approving a final plat for the Devin's Shire townhome subdivision, and issuing an alcohol license for Carni Spirits at 2953 Cobb Parkway NW. Routine consent items and board appointments are also on the agenda.

• Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with Cobb County Police
• Surplus of Police Department vehicles for sale or disposal
• Final plat application for Devin's Shire townhomes at 1972, 1994, 2004 Duncan Dr (Case FP2026-03)
• Retail Package Alcohol License for Carni Spirits at 2953 Cobb Parkway NW Suite 11/12
• Mayor and Council appointments to boards and commissions

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which includes a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with Cobb County Police, disposal of surplus police vehicles, and a final plat amendment for the Devin's Shire subdivision. The council also unanimously approved a Retail Package Alcohol License for Carni Spirits Corporation at 2953 Cobb Parkway NW Suite 11/12. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda en gros (including mutual aid agreement, police vehicle surplus, final plat, minutes) (5-0)
• Approved Retail Package Alcohol License for Carni Spirits (5-0)

Events Committee

The July 2, 2026 meeting of the Events Committee was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026 in Kennesaw, Georgia listed no agenda items. The meeting was subsequently canceled.

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

General

The Kennesaw City Council is holding a special budget work session to review the draft operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The agenda also includes potential mayor and council reappointments to boards and commissions, and possible executive sessions for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Review of FY 2026-2027 Draft Operating and Capital Budget
• Mayor and council (re)appointments to boards and commissions
• Possible closed executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3

The council heard City Manager Jeff Drobney present the FY 2026‑2027 draft operating and capital budget totaling $35,008,528, an approximate 1.82% increase over FY 2026. The presentation included revenue assumptions, a steady 7.75‑mill millage rate, proposed fee adjustments, and personnel reclassification recommendations. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will discuss and potentially approve a retail package alcohol license for Carni Spirits at 2953 Cobb Parkway, including Sunday sales. They will also consider a mutual aid agreement with Cobb County Police and the sale of surplus police vehicles. A final plat application for lot line revisions at Devin's Shire on Duncan Drive is up for approval. Additionally, the mayor will make appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Alcohol license application for Carni Spirits at 2953 Cobb Parkway NW Suite 11/12, including Sunday sales
• Resolution authorizing a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with Cobb County Police
• Approval to sell or dispose of surplus Police Department vehicles
• Final plat application for lot line revisions at 1972, 1994 & 2004 Duncan Dr (Devin's Shire townhomes), Case #FP2026-03
• Mayor and Council (re)appointments to boards and commissions

The City Council held a work session to review several items for future action. All discussed matters were recommended by the Mayor to be placed on the July 6, 2026, regular meeting consent agenda.

• Recommended Carni Spirits alcohol license for July 6 regular meeting
• Recommended Cobb County Police mutual aid agreement for July 6 regular meeting
• Recommended sale of thirteen surplus police vehicles for July 6 regular meeting
• Recommended Devin's Shire final plat application for July 6 regular meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review and approve Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative (COAA) applications as recommended by city staff and the HPC chair. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval, financial report, and public comments. No decisions beyond the COAA approvals are indicated.

• COAA approval by city staff and HPC chair
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Public comments period
• Discussion of old and new business items

Plan Review Meeting

The June 25, 2026 Plan Review Committee meeting was canceled. No agenda items were scheduled.

Plan Review Meeting

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will discuss two development proposals: a rebuilt structure at 3010 Woodland Dr. and a gas station/retail project at 2960 Cobb Pkwy. No decisions are noted; the agenda lists only scheduled times for review.

• Rebuilt structure at 3010 Woodland Dr.
• Gas station/retail project at 2960 Cobb Pkwy

Kennesaw Development Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority will review its financial report and discuss new business, specifically incentives for the property at 2881 North Main Street. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 04/15/26
• Review of financial report as of 05/31/26
• Discussion of incentives for 2881 N Main St

The KDA approved a preliminary incentive package for the property at 2881 N Main St. The package includes a twenty-year tax abatement and the forgiveness of a $200,000 purchase price contribution. The agreement will include performance standards regarding timelines to ensure project progress.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 15 executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial report as of May 31, 2026 (6-0)
• Preliminarily approved incentives for 2881 N Main St including $200,000 purchase price forgiveness and a 20-year tax abatement (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a five-year capital improvement plan and several land use requests. The body will also consider the disposal of surplus police radar and utility trailers.

• Updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program 2026-2030
• Rezoning request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy by Walton Communities, LLC
• Zoning variance for 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy by Walton Communities, LLC
• Land Use Permit application for 2687 Summerbrooke Drive
• Surplus disposal of two radar trailers and one 8' x 5' utility trailer

The council approved updates to the city’s five-year capital improvement plan, authorized a rezoning and parking variance for a proposed multifamily development at Old 41 Highway, granted a home occupation permit on Summerbrooke Drive, and approved the auction of three surplus police trailers. These actions update long-term infrastructure planning, clear zoning hurdles for new housing near Barrett Parkway, and manage aging equipment.

• Approved resolution updating Capital Improvement Element and Short Term Work Program through 2030 (5-0)
• Rezoning at 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy approved from General Commercial/RM-12 to Planned Village Community (4-1)
• Zoning variance for Old 41 Hwy project approved, reducing parking requirement from 1.75 to 1.5 spaces per unit (5-0)
• Land Use Permit at 2687 Summerbrooke Drive approved for home occupation business license (5-0)
• Surplus police speed trailers approved for auction via GovDeals (5-0)
• Consent agenda and meeting minutes accepted (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will meet June 12, 2026. Agenda items include approval of minutes, a financial report, a bylaws update, and a flex grant application from SuBourbon/Prohibition Co. The board will also discuss downtown marketing action items and receive an update on the 2881 N Main St project. Public comments will be heard before a possible executive session.

• KDDA Bylaws update
• Flex Grant Application - SuBourbon/Prohibition Co.
• Discussion: Downtown marketing and promotional action items
• 2881 N Main St project update
• Possible executive session for litigation, personnel, or real estate

The board approved a $30,000 flex grant for SuBourbon/Prohibition Co. to be paid in three annual installments. Members also updated the KDDA bylaws and changed the public notice start time to 8 am.

• Approved April 10 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 8 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial report as of 05.31.26 (unanimous)
• Approved legal service invoice for payment (unanimous)
• Approved updated KDDA Bylaws (5-0)
• Updated public notice start time to 8 am (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 flex grant for SuBourbon/Prohibition Co. in three annual installments (5-0)

Plan Review Meeting

The June 11, 2026 Plan Review Committee meeting has been canceled with no agenda items.

• Meeting canceled; no items to review

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will meet to approve May 2026 meeting minutes and financial reports. The body will discuss updates regarding cemetery signage, a photo project, and an upcoming preservation workshop.

• Acceptance of May 2026 Cemetery Fund financial reports
• Update on Section III Photo Project
• Update on Section Signage
• Cemetery Preservation Workshop update
• Upcoming events: Symbols of the Cemetery Tour (June 21) and Kennesaw City Cemetery Walking Tour (July 18)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The scheduled June 9, 2026 meeting of the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session

The June 8, 2026 work session of the Kennesaw City Council has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time.

Plan Review Meeting

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will consider two development applications at its June 4, 2026 meeting. The first is a rebuild of a house fire at 2708 Pine Hill Drive. The second is a proposed brewery/farm winery with interior changes at 2764 South Main Street.

• 2708 Pine Hill Drive - house fire rebuild with stream on site
• 2764 South Main Street - brewery/farm winery with interior changes

Events Committee

The Kennesaw Events Committee is meeting to discuss and coordinate scheduling, staffing, and budgeting for upcoming special events. New business items include a Bells Across America ceremony, a Cemetery Cleanup Day, a Veterans Day observance, and a Cemetery Walking Tour, each with varying resource requests.

• 9.20.26 - Bells Across America: DAR requests 3 reserved parking spaces, a podium, and a portable sound system from Parks & Recreation.
• 10.03.26 - Cemetery Cleanup Day: Hosted by Kennesaw Cemetery Preservation Commission, requests water from Public Works and two trash cans.
• 11.01.26 - Veterans Day event: Local NSDAR chapter places flags and poppies on veterans' graves; no city resources requested.
• 07.18.26 - Kennesaw Cemetery Walking Tour: Proposed by Atlanta Preservation Center with no city equipment or resources requested.

The committee approved applications for Bells Across America, Cemetery Cleanup Day, a Veterans Day event, and a cemetery walking tour. All items were passed via unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 20, 2026 Bells Across America application (unanimous)
• Approved October 3, 2026 Cemetery Cleanup Day (10-0)
• Approved November 1, 2026 Veterans Day event by NSDAR (10-0)
• Approved July 18, 2026 Kennesaw Cemetery Walking Tour (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from Walton Communities, LLC to rezone 1.44 acres at 1600 Old 41 Hwy and 0 Old 41 Hwy from General Commercial and RM-12 to Planned Village Community for a multi-family residential and office development. A related variance to reduce minimum parking from 1.75 to 1.5 spaces per unit is also on the agenda. Additionally, a home occupation license for custom engraving at 2687 Summerbrooke Drive will be considered. The commission makes advisory recommendations to the Mayor and Council, who will hear these items on June 15, 2026.

• Rezoning of 1600 Old 41 Hwy and 0 Old 41 Hwy (1.44 acres) from GC and RM-12 to PVC for multi-family and office use
• Variance to reduce parking requirement from 1.75 to 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit for the same property
• Home occupation license for custom engraved items at 2687 Summerbrooke Drive (PUD-R zoning)

The Kennesaw Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request from Walton Communities LLC to change an 11.4-acre parcel at Old 41 Highway into a Planned Village Community district, permitting 182 residential units and commercial space. The commission also approved a variance reducing the required parking from 1.75 to 1.5 spaces per unit. Separately, the board granted a home occupation business license for a property on Summerbrooke Drive with strict operational limits. These recommendations will be reviewed by the Mayor and Council.

• Approved rezoning at 1600 Old 41 Hwy and 0 Old 41 Hwy from GC/RM-12 to PVC (3-0)
• Approved parking variance reducing requirement to 1.5 spaces per unit (3-0)
• Approved home occupation license at 2687 Summerbrooke Drive with conditions (3-0)
• Approved April 1 meeting minutes unanimously (3-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission will hold officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Staff will update on programming and potential projects with Montepulciano, Italy. The commission will also approve minutes from April 14 and review the financial report.

• Election of 2026 officers: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Staff update on programming and potential projects with Montepulciano
• Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial report review

City Council

The City Council will hear an update on the 2027 Comprehensive Plan and consider a budget amendment to fund it. The body will also review two townhome subdivision plat applications and a SPLOST agreement with Cobb County.

• Public hearing for 2027 Comprehensive Plan Update by Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc.
• Final plat applications for townhome subdivisions at 3057 N. Main Street and 1651 McCollum Pkwy
• Resolution for 2028 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement between Cobb County and the City of Kennesaw
• Stormwater repair proposal from Chatfield Contracting, Inc. for St. Charles Lane
• Appeal hearing for El Ranchito Grocery Store Occupational Tax Certificate

The City Council voted to uphold the Business License Division's denial of the Occupational Tax Certificate renewal for El Ranchito Grocery Store. Additionally, the Council approved a wine package sales license for 1885 Grill Kennesaw and passed several items via the consent agenda.

• Upheld denial of El Ranchito Grocery Store occupational tax certificate renewal
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved wine package sales license for 1885 Grill Kennesaw (5-0)

Plan Review Meeting

This meeting was canceled with no agenda items. No decisions or discussions were scheduled.

City Council Work Session

At this work session, the Kennesaw City Council will discuss and consider several items, including a resolution authorizing the 2028 SPLOST intergovernmental agreement with Cobb County, an appeal hearing for El Ranchito Grocery Store's occupational tax certificate, and a public hearing on the 2027 Comprehensive Plan update. Other items include an alcohol license for 1885 Grill Kennesaw, final plat approvals for two townhome subdivisions, and stormwater repairs at St. Charles Lane. Decisions may be formalized at a later regular meeting.

• Appeal hearing scheduled for June 1, 2026, regarding El Ranchito Grocery Store's occupational tax certificate
• Resolution authorizing 2028 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement between Cobb County and Kennesaw
• Alcohol license (Wine Package Sales for Off Premises Consumption) for 1885 Grill Kennesaw at 2840 S Main St
• Final plat for The Townes at Cantrell townhome subdivision at 3057 N. Main Street (5.98 acres)
• Stormwater repair contract with Chatfield Contracting, Inc. at St. Charles Lane

The City Council held a work session where multiple resolutions and budget amendments were recommended for inclusion on the June 1, 2026, consent agenda. Items included SPLOST agreements, public safety equipment, and stormwater repairs. An appeal hearing regarding an occupational tax certificate denial for El Ranchito Grocery Store is scheduled for the next regular meeting.

• Recommended 2028 SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement to June 1 consent agenda
• Recommended $248,896 budget amendment for Comprehensive Plan to June 1 consent agenda
• Recommended $47,240.46 Motorola interview equipment purchase to June 1 consent agenda
• Recommended $35,132.16 Chatfield Contracting stormwater repair proposal to June 1 consent agenda
• Recommended surplus of a 2019 Exmark Lazer mower to June 1 consent agenda
• Recommended final plat for The Townes at Cantrell to June 1 consent agenda

General

The Mayor and City Council will hold a retreat on May 22, 2026 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center, 620 Chastain Road, Kennesaw, GA. The agenda lists a welcome, ice breaker, facilitator role discussion, perception, roles, communication, leadership, and priority‑setting exercises, plus a working lunch. No formal council actions or votes are scheduled during the retreat.

• Welcome by Mayor Derek Easterling & Michael McPherson
• Ice Breaker activity
• Facilitator role and ground rules discussion
• Leadership and creating a culture of accountability exercise
• Discussion of three priorities

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to review a project application. The session focuses on a request from Martinez regarding outdoor seating.

• Review of outdoor seating project at 2650 Cobb Parkway (Applicant: Martinez)

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, a temporary use permit for Super Show Fireworks, and multiple resolutions. The most significant decision is the approval of a resolution adopting the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Additional resolutions cover network equipment for the new public safety building, engineering design services for a parking project at 2250 Lewis Street, and a cooperation agreement for the Urban County CDBG program.

• Resolution: Hazard Mitigation Plan – approval of the 2026 plan
• Temporary Use Permit: Super Show Fireworks – applicant Brian Lilly
• Resolution: Network Infrastructure Equipment for new Public Safety Building
• Resolution: Engineering Design Services for Parking Project at 2250 Lewis St.
• Resolution: Cooperation Agreement for Urban County CDBG Program

The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and several resolutions, with a 5‑0 vote. They accepted the April 2026 crime statistics, also 5‑0. The council unanimously approved the mayor’s appointments to four boards and commissions. A motion to enter executive session for personnel matters and a motion to return to open session were each approved 5‑0.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted April 2026 crime statistics (5-0)
• Approved mayor's board and commission appointments (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel (5-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review two Central Business District projects: a mixed-use development with apartments and retail at 2615 & 2681 South Main Street, and a brewery and public plaza at 2861 & 2871 North Main Street. The commission will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a property at 2305 Lewis Street, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive a financial report.

• Mixed-use development with multi-family apartments and 2,500 sq ft retail at 2615 & 2681 South Main Street (Case #CBD2025-01)
• Commercial development with brewery and public plaza on 0.545 acres at 2861 & 2871 North Main Street (Case #CBD2025-02)
• Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative for 2305 Lewis Street (COAA2026-04)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 17, 2026

The commission voted 5-0 to approve the April 17, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the financial report, confirming a carrying balance of $23,398, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. No formal action was taken on the Central Business District project; the commission only received an update and discussed design details.

• Approve April 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approve financial report showing $23,398 balance (5-0)

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its April 9, 2026 meeting and consider the April 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report. Commissioners will receive updates on the Cemetery Preservation Foundation, FY27 budget items such as section signage, cemetery street tree removal, and paving, as well as a cemetery brochure. New business includes an update on the Section III Photo Project and upcoming events like the DAR flag placement at veterans graves and the Cemetery Tour on June 21.

• Approve April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accept April 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report
• FY27 budget updates: section signage, street tree removal, paving
• Update on cemetery brochure
• Update on Section III Photo Project

The commission approved the April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3‑0) and accepted the April 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report (3‑0). It was decided that the city will not provide funds for paving the cemetery road in FY 27, while tree removal on adjacent private property will be carried out at no city cost. The updated Kennesaw City Cemetery brochure was approved, and a new photo project for Section III headstones was announced.

• Approved April 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3‑0 vote)
• Accepted April 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report (3‑0 vote)
• City will not fund paving of cemetery road in FY 27
• Tree removal on private property adjoining cemetery to proceed (no city funds)
• Commission approved updated Kennesaw City Cemetery brochure
• Commission will fund its own section signage (cost estimate pending)
• Lizz Gray assigned to photograph Section III headstones for the photo project
• Discussed upcoming DAR flag placement and Cemetery Tour events (no decisions recorded)

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026, was canceled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The May 12, 2026 meeting of the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. No decisions or discussions were held.

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will consider several resolutions during this work session, including a temporary use permit for fireworks, a hazard mitigation plan, and the purchase of network equipment for the new public safety facility. Other items include engineering design services for a parking lot at 2250 Lewis Street, awarding a drone show for Holly Days, and authorizing lawn mower purchases. The meeting also features public comments and reports from city staff and council members.

• Temporary Use Permit for Super Show Fireworks (applicant Brian Lilly)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of network infrastructure equipment for new Public Safety Building
• Resolution accepting Patterson & Dewar's proposal for engineering design services for parking project at 2250 Lewis Street
• Resolution awarding 2026 Holly Days Drone Show to Northern Lights Drone Shows
• Resolution authorizing purchase of two lawn mowers for Parks and Recreation

During the May 11 work session, the council reached consensus to recommend that several pending matters be placed on the consent agenda for the regular City Council meeting on May 18, 2026. The items include a temporary use permit for Super Show Fireworks, the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan, surplus body cameras, network equipment for the new public safety building, engineering design services for the 2250 Lewis Street parking project, a cooperation agreement for the Urban County CDBG program, the award of the 2026 Holly Days Drone Show, and the purchase of two lawn mowers for Parks & Recreation. No formal votes or approvals were recorded in this session.

• Recommend placing Temporary Use Permit for Super Show Fireworks on consent agenda (consensus)
• Recommend placing 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution on consent agenda (consensus)
• Recommend placing surplus Motorola Si500 body cameras on consent agenda (consensus)
• Recommend placing network infrastructure equipment purchase for new public safety building on consent agenda (consensus)
• Recommend placing engineering design services for 2250 Lewis Street parking project on consent agenda (consensus)
• Recommend placing Urban County CDBG cooperation agreement on consent agenda (consensus)
• Recommend placing Holly Days 2026 Drone Show award on consent agenda (consensus)
• Recommend placing purchase of two lawn mowers for Parks & Recreation on consent agenda (consensus)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will consider three Flex Grant applications (Wreckon Skate + Vinyl, WellSpa Med, Lather & Leash), review proposed updates to the Flex Grant guidelines, and vote on a resolution to update HPC guidelines and a bylaw change. The board will also authorize the Chair to sign the annual Main Street MOU and review financial reports.

• Flex Grant application: Wreckon Skate + Vinyl
• Flex Grant application: WellSpa Med
• Flex Grant application: Lather & Leash
• Resolution to update Historic Preservation Commission guidelines
• Proposed change to KDDA Bylaws

The board approved the revised Flex Grant guidelines, raising the maximum award to $5,000 and allowing rolling applications. It also approved the grant to Wreckon Skate + Vinyl and authorized the Chair to sign the annual Main Street MOU. Several other items were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved updated Flex Grant guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved Flex Grant to Wreckon Skate + Vinyl (unanimous)
• Tabled WellSpa Med Flex Grant application (unanimous)
• Tabled Lather & Leash Flex Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 4/30/26 (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting HPC guideline updates (6-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign annual Main Street MOU (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 4/10/26 meeting (unanimous)

Plan Review Meeting

The May 7, 2026 Plan Review Committee meeting has no agenda items. No applications, projects, or discussions are scheduled.

Events Committee

The Kennesaw Events Committee will consider four upcoming special events: a cemetery walking tour (June 21), a Halloween-themed museum fundraiser (Oct 23), a community shredding event (May 9), and National Night Out (Aug 4) at Swift-Cantrell Park. The committee coordinates scheduling, staffing, and budgets across city departments. No votes on changes to city code or spending are on the agenda.

• 6.21.26 - Symbols of the Cemetery Tour sponsored by Cemetery Preservation Commission/Foundation
• 10.23.26 - Haunted Spirits cocktail party/fundraiser for Kennesaw Museum Foundation (costume contest, haunted tours)
• 5.9.26 - City-wide shredding event with A1 Shredding and Public Works
• 8.4.26 - National Night Out touch-a-truck event at Swift-Cantrell Park organized by KPD

The Events Committee approved the Symbols of the Cemetery Tour, the Haunted Spirits fundraiser at the Southern Museum, and the National Night Out event at Swift‑Cantrell Park, all by unanimous vote. Each approval includes only the city resources requested in the applications. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Symbols of the Cemetery Tour (unanimous)
• Approved Haunted Spirits museum fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved National Night Out public safety event (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and variance for properties at 1600 Old 41 Hwy and 0 Old 41 Hwy. Members will also review a five-year capital improvement work program and several final plat applications.

• Rezoning and variance request by Walton Communities, LLC for 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Short Term Work Program resolution
• Final plat for 0 Maple Drive to create three single-family detached dwelling units
• CBD Project application for a parking lot at 2250 Lewis Street
• Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2025

The council approved a resolution to submit updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short‑Term Work Program for 2026‑2030. It also accepted the applicant's request to withdraw both the rezoning and the parking‑variance applications for 1600 and 0 Old 41 Hwy. Additional items approved included the consent agenda items, the Central Business District project at 2250 Lewis Street, and the city’s FY 2025 audit report.

• Approved withdrawal of rezoning application for 1600 & 0 Old 41 Hwy (5‑0)
• Approved withdrawal of parking‑variance application for 1600 & 0 Old 41 Hwy (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to submit 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement updates (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items A‑F, H, I (5‑0)
• Approved Central Business District project at 2250 Lewis Street (5‑0)
• Approved audit report for fiscal year ended Sep 30 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved motion to strike consent agenda engross motion (5‑0)

General

The Kennesaw Ethics Board meeting will provide an administrative overview, a legal overview, and conduct the 2026 election of its Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Administrative Overview presented by City Clerk Lea Alvarez
• Legal Overview presented by City Attorney Sam Hensley, Jr.
• 2026 Officers Election: Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary

The Ethics Board voted unanimously to appoint Karen McDonald as Chair and Donovan Giardina as Vice‑Chair. The Board also agreed that City Attorney Sam Hensley, Jr. will review the ethics code and provide redlined revisions, including a possible addition of an Assistant City Attorney. Lea Alvarez will begin maternity leave and delegate interim questions to Deputy Clerk Nick Simpson.

• Elected Karen McDonald as Chair (3‑0)
• Elected Donovan Giardina as Vice‑Chair (3‑0)
• Agreed City Attorney Sam Hensley, Jr. will review ethics code and propose revisions
• Noted Lea Alvarez will take maternity leave; Deputy Clerk Nick Simpson to handle interim matters

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee is discussing a request for setback and stream buffer variances to allow construction of a new house at 0 Randolph Circle. This is a discussion item; no vote or decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Discussion of new house with setback and stream buffer variances at 0 Randolph Circle

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and variance for properties at 1600 Old 41 Hwy. The body is also reviewing a five-year capital improvement program and several land development plat applications.

• Rezoning and variance request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy by Walton Communities, LLC
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Short Term Work Program resolution
• Final plat application for 0 Maple Drive to create three single-family dwelling units
• Final plat application for 2615 South Main Street & 2681 South Main Street
• Parking lot construction application for 2250 Lewis Street

The council adopted a resolution to submit updates to the Capital Improvement Element and Short‑Term Work Program for 2026‑2030. It also approved the withdrawal of rezoning and variance applications for 1600 Old 41 Hwy, and authorized several development actions including final plats, a historic rehabilitation contract, and a downtown parking lot project. The FY 2025 audit report was accepted.

• Approved withdrawal of rezoning request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy without prejudice
• Approved withdrawal of zoning variance for 1600 Old 41 Hwy without prejudice
• Approved resolution to submit updates to the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Element and Short‑Term Work Program
• Approved professional services contract for Hiram Butler House Rehabilitation ($63,160)
• Approved final plat for 0 Maple Drive (three single‑family parcels)
• Approved final plat for 2615 S. Main St and 2681 S. Main St mixed‑use development
• Approved CBD project for parking lot at 2250 Lewis Street
• Accepted audit report for fiscal year ended September 30, 2025

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a project involving a garage and shed. The discussion focuses on the property located at 4068 Ayers Drive.

• Discussion regarding a garage and shed at 4068 Ayers Drive

General

This meeting has been canceled due to lack of quorum and rescheduled to Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. No decisions or discussions will take place at this canceled meeting.

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider approving two land use permits for residential properties and resolutions for AV equipment and furniture at the Public Safety Facility. The meeting also includes the approval of meeting minutes and a retail alcohol license.

• Land Use Permit: 2970 Bancroft Glen
• Land Use Permit: 3154 Hartness Way
• Resolution: AV equipment for Public Safety Facility
• Resolution: Furniture Purchase for Public Safety Facility
• Alcohol License: Kennesaw Mart 2025 Inc.

The council approved land‑use permits for residences at 2970 Bancroft Glen and 3154 Hartness Way, allowing home occupational jewelry businesses. It also approved a Retail Package Alcohol License for Kennesaw Mart 2025 Inc. The consent agenda, March 2026 crime statistics, and a motion to enter executive session were each approved unanimously.

• Approved Land Use Permit for 2970 Bancroft Glen (5-0)
• Approved Land Use Permit for 3154 Hartness Way (5-0)
• Approved Retail Package Alcohol License for Kennesaw Mart 2025 Inc (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including AV equipment and furniture resolutions (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of March 2026 crime statistics (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene Open Session (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review an application for a public parking lot in the Central Business District. The body will also address a staff-approved Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative for 3001 North Main Street.

• Case #CBD2026-01: Proposed public parking lot on 0.5 +/- acres at 2250 Lewis St
• COAA2026-03: 3001 North Main Street

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2026 meeting and the current financial report. It also approved the Central Business District project to build a public parking lot at 2250 Lewis Street, requiring a finalized landscaping plan to be reviewed later. Additionally, staff reported an administrative approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove diseased trees at 3001 North Main Street. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (Feb 20, 2026) – vote 4-0
• Approved financial report – vote 4-0
• Approved CBD parking lot concept at 2250 Lewis St, conditional on landscaping plan – vote 4-0
• Administratively approved COAA2026-03 tree removal at 3001 North Main St

Plan Review Meeting

The April 16, 2026 Plan Review Committee meeting in Kennesaw has been canceled. No agenda items were scheduled.

Kennesaw Development Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority will discuss a grant program under New Business. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a financial report, and old business. The meeting may enter executive session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Grant Program Discussion under New Business

The Kennesaw Development Authority approved the purchase and sale agreement for the property at 2881 N Main St. The board also approved the correction of a contract typo, adopted the financial report, and approved prior meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 2881 N Main St (5-0)
• Authorized correction of contract typo with McWhirter Realty (5-0)
• Approved financial report for 03/31/26 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 03/18/26 (5-0)
• Approved executive session minutes from 03/18/26 (5-0)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission will approve the minutes from its October 7, 2025 meeting and review a financial report. It will consider old business items, though none are detailed in the agenda. New business includes elections for the 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary positions. Staff will provide an update on programming and potential projects with Montepulciano.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 commission meeting
• Review the commission's financial report
• 2026 officer elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Staff update on programming and potential projects with Montepulciano
• Public comments from attendees

The commission unanimously approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). Members voted to postpone the 2026 officer elections until the next meeting, with no objections. Staff reported on ongoing cultural projects with Montepulciano, including a commemorative wine and a proposed student exchange, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Postponed 2026 officer elections until next meeting (no objections)

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council Work Session will review public hearing items for land use permits at 2970 Bancroft Glen and 3154 Hartness Way. The council will also consider an alcohol license for Kennesaw Mart 2025 Inc. and resolutions to purchase AV equipment and furniture for the Public Safety Facility. Additional agenda items include routine minutes approvals and crime statistics acceptance.

• Land Use Permit: 2970 Bancroft Glen (Case #LU2026-01)
• Land Use Permit: 3154 Hartness Way (Case #LU2026-02)
• Retail Package Alcohol License for Kennesaw Mart 2025 Inc., 3055 N Main St NW Suite 108
• Resolution to purchase and install AV equipment for the Public Safety Facility via Switch Global
• Resolution to purchase furniture for the Public Safety Facility

The session presented two land‑use permit applications, an alcohol‑license request, March 2026 crime statistics, and two resolutions for AV equipment and furniture for the Public Safety Facility, all recommended for future approval or placed on the consent agenda for the regular meeting. No votes or approvals were recorded during this work session. The council also heard public comments about conditions at Woodland and Butler Creek Parks and noted remarks on SPLOST funding.

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review a CBD application and four Flex Grant applications. The board will also receive updates on the Kennesaw Farmers Market and a bond issuance fee for Highpoint.

• CBD Application Review: 2250 Lewis Street
• Flex Grant Application: Wreckon Skate + Vinyl
• Flex Grant Application: Butler Historic Structure Assessment
• Flex Grant Application: WellSpa Med
• Flex Grant Application: Lather & Leash

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes, financial report, a legal invoice, and the CBD application to demolish the old library at 2250 Lewis Street and construct parking. It also approved a $4,000 flex grant for Butler’s historic structure assessment and tabled three other flex grant applications until the May 8, 2026 meeting. The board ratified an updated LOI for Parcel A and entered a brief executive session.

• Approved March 20 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 20 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report as of 3/31/26 (unanimous)
• Approved legal services invoice (unanimous)
• Approved CBD application for 2250 Lewis Street (unanimous)
• Approved Butler historic structure flex grant up to $4,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled flex grant applications for Wreckon Skate + Vinyl, WellSpa Med, and Lather & Leash to May 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Ratified updated LOI for Parcel A and authorized Chair to continue negotiations (unanimous)

Plan Review Meeting

The April 9, 2026, Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for the Council Chambers was canceled.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will approve the March 12 meeting minutes and accept the March 2026 financial report. Updates will be given on ground‑penetrating radar work, Decoration Day planning, and the cemetery brochure. The primary new business is a discussion of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

• Approve March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Accept March 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report
• Update on ground‑penetrating radar in Section III
• Update on Decoration Day planning
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 budget

The Cemetery Preservation Commission approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes and the March 2026 financial report, each by a 3‑0 vote. The commission decided that this year’s Decoration Day will be a clean‑up day with no food provided and ordered additional promotional flyers. The commission also reviewed and gave feedback on an updated cemetery brochure.

• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved March 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report (3-0)
• Decided Decoration Day will be a clean‑up day with no food
• Requested 25 laminated flyers for Decoration Day promotion
• Reviewed and provided feedback on updated cemetery brochure

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider approving a list of projects for the 2028 SPLOST referendum and approve alcohol licenses for three local businesses. The agenda also includes the approval of surplus equipment sales and the reallocation of impact fees for a park expansion.

• Approval of 2028 SPLOST projects list
• Alcohol license for Smash Hit Burgers (2921 Cherokee Street NW)
• Alcohol license for Las Tejitas 2 LLC (2090 Baker Road)
• Sale of surplus ZebraRW420 printers and public works vehicles
• Reallocation of impact fees to Kennesaw Station Park Expansion

The council voted 3-2 to approve the city's proposed projects for the 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum. A consent agenda covering multiple routine items was approved unanimously (5-0). Three alcohol licenses—a retail license for Smash Hit Burgers, a retail license for Las Tejitas 2, and a wholesale license for Fuego Azul Tequila—were also approved unanimously.

• Approved 2028 SPLOST project list (3-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Retail Pouring Alcohol License for Smash Hit Burgers (5-0)
• Approved Retail Pouring Alcohol License for Las Tejitas 2 (5-0)
• Approved Wholesale Alcohol License for Fuego Azul Tequila (5-0)

Plan Review Meeting

The April 2, 2026 Kennesaw Plan Review Committee meeting listed no agenda items. No projects, rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinances were presented for discussion or decision. The meeting consisted only of procedural attendance.

Events Committee

The Events Committee will approve the draft minutes from 03/05/26 and then consider two upcoming events: the Unity in the Community event scheduled for 6/13/26 and the DEA Drug Takeback event scheduled for 4/25/26. Discussion will focus on event scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and public communication.

• Approve draft meeting minutes dated 03.05.26
• Review and plan the Unity in the Community event on 6/13/26
• Review and plan the DEA Drug Takeback event on 4/25/26

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 5 meeting. It also approved the Unity in the Community event for June 13, 2026, presented by the Police Department. No other actions were required for the DEA Drug Takeback event or the House of Hope update.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Unity in the Community event for 6/13/26 (unanimous)
• No action required for DEA Drug Takeback event (no city support needed)
• No action required for House of Hope outreach update

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will consider two land‑use requests for home‑occupation business licenses to produce jewelry, accessories, handbags, and home decor. The requests are for properties at 2970 Bancroft Glen and 3154 Hartness Way, both zoned Planned Unit Development‑Residential. Decisions made will be recommended to the Mayor and Council for final action on April 20, 2026.

• LU2026-01 – Home‑occupation license for jewelry business at 2970 Bancroft Glen (0.22‑acre PUD‑R)
• LU2026-02 – Home‑occupation license for jewelry business at 3154 Hartness Way (0.17‑acre PUD‑R)

The commission unanimously approved land‑use permits for Leigh Anne Blades at 2970 Bancroft Glen and Wanda Hostick at 3154 Hartness Way. Both permits allow home‑based jewelry and decor businesses with conditions limiting visibility, traffic and duration to 24 months. No public comments were received.

• Approved land‑use permit for 2970 Bancroft Glen (LU2026-01) with conditions, vote 5‑0
• Approved land‑use permit for 3154 Hartness Way (LU2026-02) with conditions, vote 5‑0
• Approved March 4, 2026 meeting minutes, vote 5‑0
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting, vote 5‑0

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council work session will review and vote on the proposed projects for the 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum. The council will also consider several retail and wholesale alcohol pouring licenses, resolutions for guardrail installation and impact‑fee reallocation, and the sale of surplus equipment. Additional agenda items include updates on short‑term rentals, public safety surplus printers, and professional planning services for the 2027 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of the proposed projects for the 2028 SPLOST referendum
• Retail pouring alcohol licenses for Smash Hit Burgers (2921 Cherokee St NW) and Las Tejitas 2 LLC (2090 Baker Rd Suite 504)
• Wholesale pouring alcohol license for Fuego Azul Tequila LLC (3635 Kennesaw N Industrial Pkwy Suite A)
• Resolution to install guardrail along Baker Road (proposal from Gracie Gray Contractors, Inc.)
• Resolution to reallocate surplus impact fees from the Adams Park lighting project to the Kennesaw Station Park Expansion

The City Council approved the minutes from the March 9 work session, March 9 executive session, March 16 regular meeting, and March 16 executive session. No votes or tallies were recorded in the minutes. Discussion continued on the 2028 SPLOST stormwater funding, but no action was taken. The certification of the 2026 estimated rollback rate was moved to the April 6 regular meeting consent agenda.

• Approved March 9, 2026 work session minutes
• Approved March 9, 2026 executive session minutes
• Approved March 16, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Approved March 16, 2026 executive session minutes

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting on March 26, 2026 listed no agenda items. The meeting was canceled, so no decisions or discussions took place.

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will discuss and vote on water and sewer easements and bond documents for the Lacy Phase II project, as well as an inducement resolution for the Lazy Guy Distillery.

• Approval of Water and Sewer Easements for The Lacy
• Review and approval of Bond Resolution for Lacy Phase II Project
• Approval of Inducement Resolution — Lazy Guy Distillery Project
• Acceptance of Conflict of Interest Letter - Mark Allen
• Review open invoices

The board authorized the Chair to sign water and sewer easements for The Lacy Phase II project (7‑0). It also approved moving forward with bond validation and signing the bond documents for the same project (7‑0). Additional actions included accepting a conflict‑of‑interest letter, approving an inducement resolution for the Lazy Guy Distillery, and ratifying a Letter of Intent for Parcel A.

• Approved water and sewer easements for The Lacy (7-0)
• Approved bond validation and signing of bond documents for Lacy Phase II (7-0)
• Accepted Mark Allen's Conflict of Interest Letter (6-0)
• Approved Inducement Resolution for Lazy Guy Distillery (6-0)
• Ratified Letter of Intent for Parcel A (7-0)
• Entered and exited executive session as authorized (7-0 each motion)
• Approved meeting minutes from 2.13.26 (7-0)
• Approved financial report as of 2.28.26 (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission had a meeting planned for March 20, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda listed standard items such as minutes approval, financial report, old and new business, and COAA approval. However, the meeting was marked as CANCELED, so no decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting is set for April 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee will review the application submitted by M. Maghari for a new single‑family home at 3010 Wrens Way. The committee will consider compliance with zoning and building codes before approving or denying the project.

• Review of new single‑family home construction at 3010 Wrens Way (applicant M. Maghari)

General

The Kennesaw Development Authority will hold a special called meeting to install new officers. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and a financial report. No old business is listed, and the meeting may enter executive session for confidential matters.

• Officer installation for the Authority

The Kennesaw Development Authority approved the prior meeting minutes (4‑0) and the financial report (6‑0). New officers were installed, naming Matt Riedemann as Chairman, Sandra Glenn as Vice Chairman, Keith Palmer as Treasurer, and Antoinette Griffin as Secretary (each 7‑0). The board entered a closed session to discuss real‑estate matters, ratified that session’s actions (7‑0), and then authorized the Chairman to sign the LOI for the property at 2881 N Main St (7‑0). The meeting was adjourned (7‑0).

• Approved 04/16/25 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial report as presented (6-0)
• Installed new officers: Chairman Matt Riedemann, Vice Chairman Sandra Glenn, Treasurer Keith Palmer, Secretary Antoinette Griffin (each 7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss real estate (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution ratifying closed‑session actions (7-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign LOI for 2881 N Main St property (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning and variance applications for the properties at 1600 Old 41 Hwy and 0 Old 41 Hwy submitted by Walton Communities, LLC, as well as a rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Road submitted by Cedar Creek Professional Office Association, Inc. The council will also vote on several consent agenda items, including updates to the Master Fee Schedule, a memorandum of understanding with Kennesaw State University for law‑enforcement assistance, and an agreement with Hiplink Software for critical communication services. Additional items include approval of an alcohol license for Hooters of Kennesaw and acceptance of February 2026 crime statistics.

• Ordinance: Rezoning Request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy (Walton Communities, LLC) – Case #RZ2026-01
• Zoning Variance for 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy (Walton Communities, LLC) – Case #ZV2026-01
• Ordinance: Rezoning Request for 6095 Pine Mountain Road (Cedar Creek Professional Office Association, Inc) – Case #RZ2026-03
• Resolution: Master Fee Schedule Updates
• Resolution: Memorandum of Understanding with Kennesaw State University for law‑enforcement assistance

The council unanimously deferred the rezoning ordinance and the related variance application for the properties at 1600 Old 41 Highway. It also accepted the withdrawal of a rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Road. The council approved a retail pouring alcohol license for Hooters of Kennesaw and accepted the February 2026 crime statistics. Finally, the council entered and later reconvened from an executive session to discuss land matters.

• Deferred rezoning ordinance for 1600 Old 41 Hwy (5-0)
• Deferred variance application for 1600 Old 41 Hwy (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Rd (5-0)
• Approved Retail Pouring Alcohol License for Hooters of Kennesaw (5-0)
• Accepted February 2026 crime statistics (5-0)
• Approved entry into Executive Session to discuss land (5-0)
• Approved reconvening to Open Session (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, resolutions) (5-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to approve February 2026 meeting minutes and financial reports. Members will discuss updates regarding a draft cemetery brochure, Decoration Day, and ground penetrating radar in Section III.

• Acceptance of February 2026 Cemetery Fund financial reports
• Purchase of survey pins for unmarked gravesites
• Update on ground penetrating radar in Section III
• Update on draft cemetery brochure
• Update on Decoration Day

The commission approved the February 12, 2026 meeting minutes and accepted the February 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report, each by a 3‑0 vote. It decided to hold this year’s Decoration Day event without providing food and to explore local business partnerships for discounts. Survey pins for unmarked graves were purchased and will be installed by Public Works. Draft brochure comments will be forwarded to the Communications Department for consideration.

• Approved February 12, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Accepted February 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report (3-0)
• Decided to keep Decoration Day event unchanged and not provide food
• Purchased survey pins for unmarked graves; Public Works to install them
• Forwarded draft cemetery brochure comments to Communications Department for consideration

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for March 12, 2026, was canceled. There were no agenda items listed for this session.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and variance requests for properties on Old 41 Hwy and Pine Mountain Road. The body is also considering updates to the Master Fee Schedule and a law enforcement agreement with Kennesaw State University.

• Rezoning and variance requests for 1600 Old 41 Hwy & 0 Old 41 Hwy (Walton Communities, LLC)
• Rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Road (Cedar Creek Professional Office Association, Inc)
• Resolution to update the Master Fee Schedule
• Retail Pouring Alcohol License for Hooters of Kennesaw 2025 LLC at 2102 Old 41 Highway NW
• MOU with Kennesaw State University for law enforcement officer assignment

The City Council voted to submit the proposed natural playscape at Depot Park as a supplemental request for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. A motion to enter executive session to discuss land was approved unanimously (5-0). Several routine items were placed on the consent agenda, including the Master Fee Schedule updates, a memorandum of understanding with Kennesaw State University, and an agreement with HipLink Software. Minutes from recent meetings were also approved.

• Approved February 23, 2026 work session minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved February 23, 2026 executive session minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved March 2, 2026 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Placed Master Fee Schedule updates on consent agenda for regular meeting
• Placed MOU with Kennesaw State University on consent agenda for regular meeting
• Placed HipLink Software agreement on consent agenda for regular meeting
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss land, vote 5-0
• Council agreed to submit natural playscape at Depot Park as supplemental FY2027 budget request

Events Committee

The Events Committee will discuss three upcoming events: a Police Community Forum on mental health resources on April 16, a Memorial Day veterans honor activity on May 17, and a city document shredding event on May 9. Each department represented on the committee will vote on recommendations for staffing, budgeting, and publicity. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• April 16, 2026 – Police Community Forum – Mental Health Summit
• May 17, 2026 – Memorial Day veterans honor with flags and poppies
• May 9, 2026 – City of Kennesaw Document Shredding Event with A1 Shredding

The committee approved the minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting. It unanimously approved the Police Community Forum – Mental Health Summit scheduled for April 16, 2026, the Memorial Day wreath‑placement event on May 17, 2026, and the City of Kennesaw Document Shredding Event on May 9, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 p.m.

• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Police Community Forum – Mental Health Summit (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Day wreath placement event (unanimous)
• Approved City of Kennesaw Document Shredding Event (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plan Review Meeting

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for March 5, 2026 listed no agenda items. The meeting was marked as canceled. No decisions or discussions were scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to rezone 11.44 acres on Old 41 Hwy for a multi-family residential community. The body will also consider a parking requirement variance and an amendment to zoning conditions on Pine Mountain Rd.

• RZ2026-01: Rezone 1600 Old 41 Hwy and 0 Old 41 Hwy to RM-16 Multiple-Family District
• ZV2026-01: Reduce minimum parking from 1.75 to 1.5 spaces per unit at 1600 Old 41 Hwy
• RZ2026-03: Eliminate stipulation #14 of Ordinance # 2006-20 for 6095 Pine Mountain Rd

The commission voted 3‑0 to approve the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. The rezoning request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy (RZ2026‑01) was discussed but no vote was taken; the matter will be forwarded to the Mayor and City Council for consideration on March 16, 2026.

• Approved February 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous 3‑0)

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 6 regarding alcoholic beverages and approve resolutions for cemetery deeds, landscaping at the Southern Museum, and athletic facility agreements.

• Ordinance: Chapter 6 Amendments (Alcoholic Beverages)
• Resolution: Landscaping at Southern Museum
• Resolution: All-Star Lighting and Electrical Services Proposal
• Resolution: 2026 Athletic Association Facility Use Agreement
• Resolution: 2026 Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement

The council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2026-06, amending Chapter 6 on alcoholic beverages. A consent agenda containing meeting minutes, a cemetery deed, and six resolutions was also approved by a 4-0 vote. The mayor's three appointments to the Sister Cities, Historic Preservation, and Planning commissions were confirmed with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-06 amending Chapter 6 Alcoholic Beverages (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, cemetery deed, and Resolutions 2026-14 to 2026-17) (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Ota to Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission, term ends 2027 (4-0)
• Appointed Alexandra Berisford to Historic Preservation Commission, term ends 2027 (4-0)
• Appointed Douglas Butler to Planning Commission, term ends 2028 (4-0)

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee will consider an application submitted by C. Lambert for a daycare facility located at 6108 Pine Mountain Road. The meeting will discuss whether the project meets applicable planning and zoning requirements. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Applicant C. Lambert proposes a daycare at 6108 Pine Mountain Rd

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council Work Session will discuss several resolutions and an ordinance amendment. The agenda includes a public hearing on amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the city code. Other items are resolutions for museum landscaping, a CDBG subrecipient agreement, lighting upgrades at Adams Park, and a facility use agreement with the local baseball and softball association.

• Ordinance: Chapter 6 Amendments – Alcoholic Beverages code change
• Resolution: Landscaping at Southern Museum – proposal from Creative Landscape Group
• Resolution: 2026 Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Cobb County
• Resolution: All-Star Lighting and Electrical Services – lighting upgrades for baseball fields 5 and 6 at Adams Park
• Resolution: 2026 Athletic Association Facility Use Agreement with Kennesaw Baseball and Softball Association

The council voted unanimously (5-0) to enter Executive Session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 to discuss land issues. After reconvening, the council also unanimously (5-0) approved a motion to execute an affidavit in compliance with O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-14-4.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for land discussion (5-0)
• Approved motion to execute affidavit per O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-14-4 (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider approving new construction at Galt Commons and a mixed-use development at Cherokee Street, along with reviewing design submittals for Moon Station Road and Lewis Street.

• Approval of new construction at 1947-1955 Galt Commons
• Review of mixed-use development at 3033, 3045, & 3059 Cherokee Street
• Review of design submittal for 2908 Moon Station Road
• Review of design submittal for 2255 Lewis Street
• Approval of December 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission elected Patrick Gallagher as Chair and Andrew Bramlett as Vice Chair, each by a 3‑0 vote. It approved the December 19, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report showing a $23,398 balance, both unanimously. The commission also approved a revised Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition at 2976 N. Main Street and approved construction of five new homes on Galt Commons, each by a 3‑0 vote.

• Elected Patrick Gallagher as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Andrew Bramlett as Vice Chair (3-0)
• Approved December 19, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved financial report with $23,398 balance (3-0)
• Approved addition at 2976 N. Main St (3-0)
• Approved construction of five homes at Galt Commons (3-0)

Plan Review Meeting

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will meet to review an application for a new daycare facility located at 6110 Pine Mountain Rd. The review will assess the proposed construction plans submitted by applicant Chad Lambert. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review of new daycare construction application at 6110 Pine Mountain Rd (applicant: Chad Lambert)

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will consider approving four rezoning requests, including properties on Pine Mountain Road and Old 41 Highway, and will adopt the 2026 Official Zoning Map. The agenda also includes approving contracts for 911 dispatch consoles, a 2026 concert series, and park equipment, along with road closures for the Big Shanty Festival.

• Rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Road
• Rezoning request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy
• Adoption of 2026 Official Zoning Map
• Contract for 911 dispatch consoles
• Road closures for Big Shanty Festival

The Kennesaw City Council approved an ordinance rezoning 6095 Pine Mountain Road from Highway General Business to Planned Unit Development‑Residential, allowing 89 townhomes. The amendment adds requirements for two access points and limits rentals to ten percent (nine units). The motion passed unanimously 5‑0. The council postponed consideration of a separate rezoning request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy to the March meeting cycle.

• Approved rezoning of 6095 Pine Mountain Rd to PUD‑R with two access‑point condition and 10% rental cap (5‑0)
• Postponed rezoning request for 1600 Old 41 Hwy to March meeting cycle (no vote recorded)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will review an old‑business request to extend the bond closing deadline for the Lacy Phase 2 project. New business includes a KSU student marketing plan, a possible special board meeting in March, and a proposal for Farmers Market promotional items. The agenda also provides updates on the Main Street program and an upcoming Mardi Gras pop‑up event.

• Request for bond closing extension for Lacy Phase 2 (old business)
• KSU student project: Integrated Marketing and Communications Plan (new business)
• Consideration of scheduling a special KDDA meeting in March 2026 (new business)
• Review of proposal for marketing/promotional items for Farmers Market (new business)
• Main Street Program: annual assessment update and Mardi Gras pop‑up event reminder

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and the financial report unanimously. It authorized the bond closing extension for the Lacy Phase 2 development. It voted 5‑0 to hold a special called meeting on March 20, 2026, moving all regular business from the March 13 meeting. It also approved funding for Farmers Market marketing materials with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 9, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with $122,776.50 cash balance (unanimous)
• Approved bond closing extension agreement for Lacy Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling a Special Called Meeting on March 20, 2026, canceling March 13 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved funding for Farmers Market marketing and promotional items (6‑0)

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for February 12, 2026, contains no agenda items. No decisions or discussions are slated for this session.

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will review January 2026 financial reports and authorize the purchase of lot markers for unmarked burials in Section III. The body will also discuss Decoration Day 2026 events and receive an update on the Daughters of the American Revolution's 2026 activities.

• Approval of January 2026 Cemetery Fund financial reports
• Authorization to reimburse Roy and Gail Brown $500.00
• Authorization to purchase lot markers from Holland Supply, Inc.
• Discussion of Decoration Day 2026 events
• Update on DAR 2026 events

The commission unanimously approved the purchase of stainless‑steel lot markers to permanently identify the unmarked burials discovered in Section III. It also approved a $500 reimbursement to Roy and Gail Brown for a lost burial plot, accepted the January 2026 financial report, and co‑sponsored the 2026 DAR cemetery events. Discussion of the 2026 Decoration Day ceremony was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved purchase of stainless‑steel lot markers (unanimous)
• Approved $500 reimbursement to Roy and Gail Brown (unanimous)
• Approved January 2026 Cemetery Fund financial report (unanimous)
• Approved January 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Co‑sponsored 2026 DAR cemetery events (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of 2026 Decoration Day to March meeting (unanimous)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The February 10, 2026 meeting of the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission was canceled. No agenda items, including approvals, reports, or public comments, were addressed. The commission will meet at a later date.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and an amendment to the Unified Development Code. Members will also discuss incentives for Lazy Guy Distillery and approve road closures for the Big Shanty Festival and other 2026 events.

• Rezoning requests for 6095 Pine Mountain Road, 1600 Old 41 Hwy, and 2995 & 2997 N Main Street
• Adoption of the 2026 Official Zoning Map
• Road closures for the Big Shanty Festival (April 17-19, 2026)
• Retail Pouring Alcohol License for Shree Pizzeria D/B/A Johnny's New York Style Pizza
• Purchase of 911 dispatch consoles from Evans Consoles Incorporated

The council considered several items, including rezoning requests for 2995 & 2997 N Main St, a final plat application, road closures for the Big Shanty Festival, a cooperative purchasing agreement, an alcohol license for Shree Pizzeria, and a purchase of 911 dispatch consoles. Each item was placed on the consent agenda or noted for future discussion, and no vote tallies or formal approvals were recorded in the minutes. The meeting therefore resulted in no concrete approvals, denials, or tablings of the presented matters.

Events Committee

The Events Committee will meet to discuss event scheduling, staffing, and budgeting, and to make recommendations for improving events for citizens and visitors. The agenda includes approving minutes and discussing specific upcoming events.

• Approval of December Meeting Minutes
• April 18 & 19, 2026 - Big Shanty Festival
• May 2, 2026 - Decoration Day
• May 16, 2026 - Art Blooms Downtown Flower Walk
• May 16, 2026 - Main Street Cruise In

The committee approved the Big Shanty Festival, Decoration Day at the city cemetery, the Art Blooms Downtown Flower Walk, and the Main Street Cruise In, each with a unanimous vote. The vote on the House of Hope Outreach Ministry event was postponed for further police review. The March pop‑up event was cancelled and resources were reallocated to other downtown events.

• Approved Big Shanty Festival (April 18‑19) – unanimous
• Approved Decoration Day event at City Cemetery (May 2) – unanimous
• Approved Art Blooms Downtown Flower Walk (May 16) – unanimous
• Approved Main Street Cruise In (May 16) – unanimous
• Postponed vote on House of Hope Outreach Ministry (June 6) – vote deferred
• Cancelled March pop‑up event – resources reallocated

Plan Review Meeting

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee met on February 5, 2026, but no agenda items were listed. Consequently, the committee did not vote on or discuss any projects, contracts, or policy changes. The meeting appears to have been procedural only.

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw Planning Commission will review several rezoning applications, a preliminary plat for a restaurant and distillery, a text amendment to the Unified Development Code, and the adoption of the city’s official 2026 Zoning Map. Old Business includes a rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Rd. New Business items include rezoning of 1600 Old 41 Highway, a ROW at 2995‑2997 N Main Street, and other proposals.

• RZ2025-03 – Rezone 6095 Pine Mountain Rd (parcel #20014001380) from Highway General Business to Planned United Development – Residential (PUD‑R) for fee‑simple town homes.
• RZ2026-01 – Rezone 1600 Old 41 Highway (parcels #20014001380 & 20021201560) from General Commercial and RM‑12 to RM‑16 for a multi‑family residential community.
• RZ2026-02 – Rezone unassigned ROW fronting 2995 & 2997 N Main Street (parcels #20013900140 & 20013900130) to R‑15 Single‑Family Residential.
• PP2026-01 – Approve preliminary plat submitted by Mark Allen for parcel #20016700640 to develop a restaurant and distillery.
• MISC2026-03 – Adopt the official "2026 Zoning Map" for the City of Kennesaw.

The commission approved the January 7 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It then amended the agenda order so case RZ2026‑01 would be heard first, also by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the commission voted 3‑0 to postpone the RZ2026‑01 rezoning application to the March 4, 2026 meeting. No decision was recorded on the RZ2025‑03 rezoning request.

• Approved Jan 7, 2026 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Amended agenda order to hear RZ2026‑01 first (3‑0)
• Postponed RZ2026‑01 rezoning application to March 4, 2026 (3‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances concerning businesses. The body is also considering several facility improvement contracts and two retail alcohol licenses.

• Public hearing for Ordinance: Chapter 22 Amendments regarding Businesses
• Retail Package Alcohol License for One Stop Gas, Inc. at 2520 Cobb Parkway NW
• Retail Package Alcohol License for Kennesaw Mart 2025, Inc. at 3055 N. Main Street
• Contract with Gay Construction for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Chalker Park
• Facility proposals by Gordian for Southern Museum and Ben Robertson Community Center

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2026-01 to amend Chapter 22, adding new FBI background‑check requirements for certain privileged business licenses. It also adopted a resolution authorizing an interlocal contract with the Houston‑Galveston Area Council for cooperative purchasing. Two retail package alcohol licenses for One Stop Gas and Kennesaw Mart were granted, and the FY 2025 budget adjustments were accepted. Additional resolutions approved funding for classroom, restroom, and community‑center flooring upgrades and set a guaranteed maximum price for the Chalker Park project.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-01 amending Chapter 22 (business licenses) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-05 interlocal contract with Houston‑Galveston Area Council – vote 5-0
• Approved Retail Package Alcohol License for One Stop Gas, Inc. – vote 5-0
• Approved Retail Package Alcohol License for Kennesaw Mart 2025, Inc. – vote 5-0
• Approved FY 2025 budget adjustments – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-06 for Southern Museum classroom refresh ($24,496) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution No. 2026-09 setting GMP of $1,254,662.52 for Chalker Park – vote 5-0

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting on January 29, 2026 has no listed agenda items. The agenda consists only of the committee roster and meeting logistics. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded.

City Council Work Session

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting on January 22, 2026 listed no agenda items. As a result, the committee will not consider any projects or proposals during this session. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Kennesaw Development Authority

General

The License Review Board will meet on January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The board will consider an appeal of the denial of an alcohol license for DVVS, Inc., represented by Hitesh Patel. The premises is located at 1630 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA 30152. The original denial was issued on December 31, 2025.

• Public hearing on appeal of denied alcohol license for DVVS, Inc. at 1630 Old 41 Highway

The License Review Board elected Robert Thornton as Chair and Tavares Chambless as Secretary, each by a 3‑0 vote. The Board also accepted a Stipulation of Facts and a Consent Order, granting DVVS, Inc. an alcohol license, again by a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Elected Robert Thornton as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Tavares Chambless as Secretary (3-0)
• Approved Consent Order for DVVS, Inc. alcohol license (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property on Pine Mountain Road. The body will also consider contracts for elevator modernization and professional planning services.

• Rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Road (Case #RZ2025-03) submitted by DRB Group Georgia, LLC
• Contract award to Otis Elevator Company for Southern Museum elevator modernization
• Proposal from Pond & Company for Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study update planning services
• Acceptance of December 2025 and year-end 2025 crime statistics

The council unanimously approved the appointment of Justin Cohen (term 2027) and Sandra Glenn (term 2029) to the Kennesaw Development Authority board. They postponed the rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Road until February 9, 2026. The consent agenda—including January 5 meeting minutes, a resolution for the Southern Museum elevator modernization, and a planning services contract for the Livable Centers Initiative—was approved unanimously. The council also accepted the December 2025 and year‑end 2025 crime statistics.

• Appointed Justin Cohen (term 2027) and Sandra Glenn (term 2029) to KDA board (5-0)
• Postponed rezoning request for 6095 Pine Mountain Rd to Feb 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: Jan 5 minutes, Southern Museum elevator modernization, Livable Centers Initiative planning services (5-0)
• Accepted December 2025 and year-end 2025 crime statistics (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for January 16, 2026, was canceled. No specific items were decided or discussed.

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a project application for 0 Ellison Lakes Dr. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00am in the Council Chambers.

• Project review for 0 Ellison Lakes Dr. (20017500170)

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission scheduled a meeting for January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda listed standard items such as minutes approval, financial report, old and new business, and public comments. However, the meeting was canceled, so no items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property at 6095 Pine Mountain Road. The body will also consider contracts for elevator modernization and professional planning services.

• Public hearing for rezoning request by DRB Group Georgia, LLC for 6095 Pine Mountain Road (Case #RZ2025-03)
• Contract award to Otis Elevator Company for Southern Museum elevator modernization
• Proposal from Pond & Company for Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) professional planning services
• Acceptance of December 2025 and year-end 2025 crime statistics
• Discussion regarding Chalker Park construction

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will meet to elect its 2026 officers and review financial reports. The board will also discuss Main Street Program updates, including a new business road map and an annual assessment.

• 2026 Officer Election
• Financial Report as of 12.31.25
• New Business Road Map update
• 2025/2026 Annual Assessment update

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Cemetery Preservation Commission will review and discuss proposed brochures for city cemeteries. The meeting also includes routine items such as officer election, approval of prior minutes, and financial reports for November and December 2025. Updates on the Cemetery Preservation Foundation and recent cemetery projects will be presented.

• Officer election for commission positions
• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of November and December 2025 cemetery fund financial reports
• Discussion of 2026 cemetery events and Wreaths Across America recap
• Discussion of new cemetery brochures

Plan Review Meeting

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee will consider three project proposals. At 9:00 am they will review an application to expand parking and discuss road widening at 1618 Ben King Rd. At 9:30 am they will review a subdivision of 3410 Jiles Road into three residential lots. At 10:00 am they will review a lot‑combination request for an event space at 2759 S. Main Street and 3032 Cemetery St.

• Expand parking and discuss road widening – 1618 Ben King Rd (9:00 am)
• Subdivide 3410 Jiles Road into three residential lots (9:30 am)
• Combine lots at 2759 S. Main Street & 3032 Cemetery St. for event space (10:00 am)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect officers and review a rezoning application. The board will consider a request to change the zoning of a property to allow for townhome development.

• RZ2025-03: Proposal to rezone 8.823 +/- acres at 6095 Pine Mountain Rd from Highway General Business (HGB) to Planned Unit Development - Residential (PUD-R) for fee simple townhomes

General

The City Council will administer oaths of office to a Municipal Court Associate Judge and three council members. The body will consider appointments for Mayor Pro Tem, city officials, and boards and commissions for 2026. Administrative actions include approving the 2026 meeting schedule and authorizing bank signature cards.

• Oaths of office for Municipal Court Associate Judge Charles Chesbro
• Appointment of 2026 Mayor Pro Tem
• Approval of 2026 City Council Work Sessions and Regular Meeting Schedule
• Authorization for Fred Bentley, Jr. and Randall Bentley, Sr. to lobby for the city
• Ratification of city appointments including Chief Judge H. Luke Mayes, IV and City Attorney Bentley, Bentley, and Bentley

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will convene to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss general business. The session includes a recognition of Councilmember Pat Ferris for 25 years of service. The meeting may transition to an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Approval of December 8, 2025 work session minutes
• Approval of December 8, 2025 executive session minutes
• Approval of December 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Recognition of Councilmember Pat Ferris for 25 years of service
• Potential executive session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters

Plan Review Meeting

Events Committee