Kennesaw, GA

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026, was canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

City Council Work Session

City Council

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

Planning Commission

Plan Review Meeting

Events Committee

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

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

City Council

Plan Review Meeting

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

General

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Kennesaw Development Authority

General

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival. The body will also review September 2026 crime statistics and consider appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Road closures for Taste of Kennesaw festival on November 7, 2026
• Acceptance of September 2026 crime statistics
• Mayor's appointments to Boards and Commissions

The City Council approved road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival on November 7, 2026. The council also accepted September 2026 crime statistics and approved the consent agenda. Additionally, the resignation of a commission member was accepted.

• Approved road closures for Taste of Kennesaw festival on Nov 7, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Sept 28 work session, Sept 28 executive session, and Oct 5 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted September 2026 crime statistics (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Sheb True from the Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss legal matters (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications for exterior renovations to historic structures. The body will also review a staff-approved administrative certificate.

• Proposed balcony, storefront, and stair additions at 2881 North Main Street (Case #COA2026-02)
• Proposed porch and deck repairs due to vehicle damage at 2870 Cherokee Street (Case #COA2026-03)
• Staff approval of COAA2026-08 for 3001 North Main Street

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a repair application for a damaged porch and deck. An application for exterior renovations at 2881 North Main Street was tabled pending further design details.

• Approved porch and deck repairs at 2870 Cherokee Street (3-0)
• Tabled exterior renovation application for 2881 North Main Street until November 20, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved August 21, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved financial report (3-0)

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee is meeting to discuss a project application submitted by J. Spiller. The discussion focuses on the construction of a new warehouse building.

• Plan review for new warehouse building at 1971 McCollum Pkwy

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission will meet to review financial reports and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will discuss programming and potential projects involving Montepulciano.

• Approval of September 15, 2026 Special Called Meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Updates on programming and projects with Montepulciano

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission met on October 13, 2026, and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting. Members discussed ongoing projects with Montepulciano, including the Student Ambassador program, a collaborative cookbook, and friendship agreement signage. Staff also noted that Commission Chair Sheb True has resigned, requiring a new chair election at the next meeting.

• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Work Session

The City Council Work Session scheduled for October 12, 2026, is marked as canceled. The provided agenda lists several items for consideration, but the meeting status is canceled.

• Road closures for the Taste of Kennesaw festival on November 7, 2026
• Acceptance of September 2026 crime statistics
• Mayor and Council (re)appointments to Boards and Commissions

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority meets October 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM in Council Chambers at 2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue. The main new item is an initial project assessment application under the Downtown Revolving Loan Fund (DCA) for 2881 N. Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from its 09.11.26 meeting, review the financial report as of 09.30.26 and open invoices, and hear Main Street Program updates. The agenda includes a possible executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Initial Project Assessment Application — Downtown Revolving Loan Fund (DCA) — 2881 N. Main Street
• Approval of draft minutes from the 09.11.26 meeting
• Financial Report as of 09.30.26 and review of open invoices
• Main Street Program updates
• Possible executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 (litigation, personnel, real estate)

The board approved an Initial Project Assessment Application for the Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund for a project at 2881 N. Main Street. The board also accepted the September financial report and authorized payment of open legal invoices.

• Approved Initial Project Assessment Application for DDRLF program at 2881 N. Main Street (7-0)
• Accepted financial report as of 09.30.26 with cash balance of $186,308.78 (7-0)
• Approved payment of open legal invoices (7-0)
• Approved September 11, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The commission will review September 2026 financial reports and discuss updates to the City of Kennesaw Code of Ordinances Chapter 30. Members will also address specific maintenance issues and planning for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.

• Update on City of Kennesaw Code of Ordinances Ch. 30
• Damage to cremation wall
• Proposed signage for cemetery hours at entrance
• Cutting down trees along Cemetery Street
• Fiscal Year 2027-2028 section signage and paving

Plan Review Meeting

The Plan Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Planning Commission

The Kennesaw, GA Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers (2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue) is marked CANCELED. The posted agenda contains only procedural items — call to order, announcements, approval of minutes, new business, staff comment, and adjournment — with no substantive items listed. The agenda notes the Planning Commission acts as an advisory board making recommendations to the Mayor and Council, and that new business items would have been heard by the Mayor and Council on October 19, 2026. No zoning cases, contracts, or other business items are described in the supplied text.

• Meeting marked CANCELED; no business was conducted
• Agenda lists no new business items
• Announcement: new business items would go to Mayor and Council on October 19, 2026
• Planning Commission described as an advisory board to the Mayor and Council
• Meeting location listed as Council Chambers, 2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue, Kennesaw, GA 30144

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council meets October 5, 2026 to consider two temporary moratorium resolutions — one on data center applications and one on certain freestanding and prohibited signs — while the city studies its zoning and sign ordinances. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes, Master Fee Schedule updates, stormwater repairs at 2169 Shillings Chase Drive, surplus parks equipment, and a cemetery deed. Other items include a retail package alcohol license for JAY MATAJI 0704 LLC d/b/a 41 Package at 2500 Cobb Pkwy NW, Suite C, and ratification of Chief William Westenberger as Interim Assistant City Manager. The agenda also lists public comment periods, reports, and a possible executive session.

• Resolution establishing a temporary moratorium on data center applications pending study of the zoning ordinance
• Resolution establishing a temporary moratorium on certain freestanding and prohibited signs pending study of the sign ordinance
• Resolution updating various portions of the Master Fee Schedule
• Resolution accepting a proposal from Chatfield Contracting, Inc. for stormwater repairs at 2169 Shillings Chase Drive
• Retail package alcohol license (liquor, beer, wine, Sunday sales) for JAY MATAJI 0704 LLC d/b/a 41 Package, 2500 Cobb Pkwy NW, Suite C

The City Council established a six-month moratorium on data center applications to study zoning and land use standards. Council also approved a 60-day moratorium on certain freestanding signs and several administrative items via a consent agenda.

• Approved six-month moratorium on data center applications (5-0)
• Approved 60-day moratorium on certain freestanding and prohibited signs (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Master Fee Schedule updates and stormwater repairs at 2169 Shillings Chase Drive (5-0)
• Approved surplus of Parks and Recreation mowing equipment on GovDeals (5-0)
• Authorized cemetery lot deed transfer from Charles and Randolph Bozeman to Randal Akers (5-0)
• Approved Retail Package Alcohol License for JAY MATAJI 0704 LLC d/b/a 41 Package (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Chief William Westenberger as Interim Assistant City Manager (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Sandra Glenn from the Kennesaw Development Authority (5-0)

Plan Review Meeting

The City of Kennesaw Plan Review Committee was scheduled to meet on October 1st, 2026 in Council Chambers. The agenda lists no items for review and states the meeting is canceled. No decisions, projects, or applications were before the committee.

Events Committee

The Kennesaw Events Committee meets October 1, 2026 to discuss event scheduling, staffing, and budgeting, and to make recommendations for event improvements. The committee includes one voting representative from each of eleven city departments and organizations. New business covers the 11.07.26 Taste of Kennesaw, which requests road closures and festival setup, and the 12.08.26 Dinner with Santa hosted by KPD as a fundraiser for the Jerry Worthan Christmas Fund. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from the 09.03.26 meeting and a Candy Crawl clarification under announcements.

• 11.07.26 Taste of Kennesaw presented by the Kennesaw Business Association; application requests road closures, festival setup, and other resources; proceeds benefit 5 local charities
• 12.08.26 Dinner with Santa hosted by KPD at 1885 as a fundraiser for the Jerry Worthan Christmas Fund; collecting monetary and toy donations; no city resources requested beyond attending officers
• Approval of draft minutes from the 09.03.26 meeting
• Announcements/Public Comment includes a Candy Crawl Clarification
• Committee includes voting representatives from Building Services, Building Maintenance, City Manager, Communications, Economic Development, Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority, Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Works, Smith-Gilbert Gardens, and Southern Museum

The Events Committee unanimously approved applications for the Taste of Kennesaw event on November 7 and the Dinner with Santa fundraiser on December 8. The committee also reviewed a request from Reformation Brewery for a Downtown Pub Crawl on November 14, which requires no city resources. Chair Anna Trapp directed departments to submit their 2027 event plans by October 29 for review at the next meeting.

• Approved 09.03.26 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Taste of Kennesaw application for Nov 7 (unanimous)
• Approved Dinner with Santa application for Dec 8 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Kennesaw Development Authority meets on September 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at 2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue. The agenda includes approval of draft special called meeting minutes from 09/01/26, review of the financial report as of 08/31/26, and one new business item: an inducement resolution. The agenda also lists public comments, staff comment, and a possible executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters. No dollar amounts, project names, or details of the inducement resolution are stated in the agenda.

• Inducement resolution listed under New Business (no details or dollar amount given)
• Review of draft special called meeting minutes from 09/01/26
• Review of financial report as of 08/31/26
• Possible executive session under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3 for litigation, personnel, and/or real estate matters
• Public comments and staff comment scheduled

The board approved an inducement resolution to proceed with Project Dunkin, a proposed 485,000 square foot Class A office and commercial development. The project is described as both a retention and expansion effort intended to bring 1,500 employees to the city. The board also approved the August 2026 financial report.

• Approved inducement resolution for Project Dunkin at 2404 - 06 Kennesaw Due West Rd (5-0)
• Approved September 1, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial report as of August 31, 2026 (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council holds a work session on September 28, 2026, with a light agenda of items for consideration. Members will consider a resolution updating the Master Fee Schedule and a resolution accepting a proposal from Chatfield Contracting, Inc. for stormwater repairs at 2169 Shillings Chase Drive. Other items include a retail package alcohol license for 41 Package at 2500 Cobb Pkwy NW, a cemetery deed transfer, surplus of parks equipment, and an update on the data center moratorium. Several items are procedural, including minutes approvals and an executive session notice.

• Resolution updating various portions of the Master Fee Schedule
• Resolution accepting a proposal from Chatfield Contracting, Inc. for stormwater repairs at 2169 Shillings Chase Drive
• Retail Package Alcohol License for JAY MATAJI 0704 LLC d/b/a 41 Package at 2500 Cobb Pkwy NW, Suite C (applicant: Nehal Patel)
• Cemetery deed for Historic A, 47 C, D, E, and F lots, transferred by Charles and Randolph Bozeman to Randal Akers
• Surplus of an eXmark Turf Tracer and 2015 John Deere Z915B 54" Zero Turn Mower on GovDeals

The City Council decided to initiate the process for a 12-month moratorium on data centers, including legal advertising and a public hearing. Several other items were recommended for the next meeting's Consent Agenda. The Council also entered an executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.

• Decided to pursue 12-month data center moratorium
• Recommended Master Fee Schedule updates for Consent Agenda
• Recommended $47,668.45 stormwater repair contract for Consent Agenda
• Recommended surpulsing two mowers on GovDeals for Consent Agenda
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved motion to return to Open Session (5-0)

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold final public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget and the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget. The agenda also includes the approval of various meeting minutes and a landscaping proposal.

• Final Public Hearing: FY27 Operating Budget
• Final Public Hearing: FY27 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer to replace a 2019 Ford Explorer
• Resolution for landscaping at Depot Park and City Hall via Creative Landscape Group
• Retail Pouring Alcohol License for Nicky's Undefeated Kennesaw

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget (4-1) and the Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget (5-0). Additionally, the Council approved a retail alcohol license for Nicky's Undefeated Kennesaw and accepted the August 2026 crime statistics. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Adopted FY27 Operating Budget (4-1)
• Adopted FY27 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget (5-0)
• Approved retail alcohol license for Nicky's Undefeated Kennesaw (5-0)
• Accepted August 2026 crime statistics (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including landscaping at Depot Park (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting of the Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission is canceled, so no decisions or discussions will occur. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as minutes approval, financial report, and public comments, but none will be addressed. The next scheduled meeting is Friday, October 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

• Meeting canceled; no business will be conducted
• Next meeting scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Council Chambers

Plan Review Meeting

The Kennesaw Plan Review Committee is scheduled to meet on September 17, 2026, but the agenda lists no items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive business.

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission is meeting to approve the July 14, 2026 minutes, review a financial report, and receive updates on programming and potential projects with Montepulciano. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Updates on KSSC programming and potential projects with Montepulciano

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission welcomed new member Ken Hill and unanimously approved the minutes from its July 14, 2026 meeting. Members also discussed ongoing programming updates regarding Montepulciano, including a commemorative wine label, a student ambassador program, a collaborative cookbook proposal, and friendship agreement signage.

• Approved July 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Kennesaw City Council will hold final public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget, with resolutions for adoption. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of meeting minutes, an alcohol license application, crime statistics, a police vehicle purchase, and a landscaping contract.

• Final public hearing and resolution to adopt FY27 Operating Budget
• Final public hearing and resolution to adopt FY27 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget
• Alcohol license for Nicky's Undefeated Kennesaw at 1300 Ernest Barrett Pkwy NW Suite 310
• Purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer as replacement police vehicle
• Resolution accepting Creative Landscape Group proposal for Depot Park and City Hall landscaping

The Kennesaw City Council held a work session on September 14, 2026, with no binding votes recorded. Council reached consensus to have staff identify funding for a feasibility study of a natural playground at Depot Park, and the mayor recommended placing a police vehicle purchase and a Depot Park/City Hall landscaping resolution on the next regular meeting's consent agenda. Final public hearings on the FY27 Operating Budget and FY27 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget were noticed for the September 21, 2026 regular meeting. Residents raised concerns about a damaged trail bridge, trash in Woodland Park, and a chain at the Woodland Park entrance.

• Consensus to have staff identify funding for a Depot Park natural playground feasibility study (no vote recorded)
• Mayor recommended police 2026 Ford Explorer replacement purchase for next consent agenda (no vote recorded)
• Mayor recommended Creative Landscape Group landscaping resolution for next consent agenda (no vote recorded)
• FY27 Operating Budget final public hearing set for September 21, 2026 regular meeting (no action taken)
• FY27 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget final public hearing set for September 21, 2026 regular meeting (no action taken)
• No action taken on alcohol license for Nicky's Undefeated Kennesaw; presented only
• No action taken on August 2026 crime statistics; presented only
• Data center moratorium update to be provided by Legal at next work session (no action taken)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review the August financial report and open invoices, and discuss updates to the Main Street program, including a KSU Student Influencer Campaign and potential signature events. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of draft meeting minutes from 8.14.26
• Financial report as of 08.31.26 and review of open invoices
• Discussion: KSU Student Influencer Campaign
• Discussion: Potential KDDA Signature Events
• Possible executive session for litigation, personnel, or real estate matters

The Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the August 14 meeting minutes and the financial report showing an ending cash balance of $184,671.69. The board discussed potential new signature events to replace the Beer Festival, including a food festival or music event, but took no formal action. Staff will research a KSU student influencer campaign and bring a formal proposal for signature events to a future meeting.

• Approved August 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with $184,671.69 ending balance (unanimous)
• No action taken on KSU Student Influencer Campaign discussion
• No action taken on potential KDDA Signature Events discussion
• Adjourned meeting at 8:41 am (unanimous)

Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority

Cemetery Preservation Commission

The Commission will review the August 2026 financial reports and previous meeting minutes. Staff will also provide updates on upcoming projects including tree cutting, signage, and paving.

• Approval of August 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Consideration of August 2026 Cemetery Fund financial reports
• Update on City of Kennesaw Code of Ordinances Chapter 30
• Discussion of Roberts Rules of Order
• Upcoming projects: tree cutting on Cemetery Street, signage, and paving

Plan Review Meeting

City Council

The Kennesaw City Council will hold first public hearings on the FY2026-2027 operating and SPLOST capital budgets, consider an alcohol license for a new restaurant, and conduct a due cause hearing on a convenience store's alcohol license. The agenda also includes routine items like contract approvals and minutes.

• First public hearing on FY27 Operating Budget resolution
• First public hearing on FY27 Capital Improvement (SPLOST) Budget resolution
• Alcohol license for Sol Azteca LLC d/b/a El Taco Azteca at 2689 Summers St (retail pouring, liquor, beer, wine, Sunday sales)
• Due cause hearing for Damanis Food & Fuel d/b/a Stop 2 Go Shell (possible probation, suspension, or revocation of alcohol license)
• Consulting agreement with retiring City Manager; sidewalk and street resurfacing contract via Gordian (Georgia State Contract)

The Kennesaw City Council approved a 60-day alcohol license suspension and 12-month probation for Stop 2 Go Shell following an underage sales violation. Council also granted a retail pouring alcohol license and distance waiver to El Taco Azteca. Additionally, the council approved a consent agenda that included street resurfacing and a consulting agreement with the retiring city manager.

• Approved 60-day alcohol suspension, 12-month probation, and ID scan mandate for Stop 2 Go Shell (5-0)
• Approved Retail Pouring Alcohol License with distance waiver for Sol Azteca LLC d/b/a El Taco Azteca (5-0)
• Approved consulting agreement resolution with retiring City Manager via Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk construction and street resurfacing proposal with Gordian via Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 10 and August 17 meeting minutes via Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Ken Hill to the Sister Cities Commission through December 2026

Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission

The Kennesaw Sister Cities Commission meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been canceled. The agenda lists standard items such as approval of minutes, a financial report, old and new business, and public comments, but no substantive actions are scheduled.

• Meeting canceled

Events Committee

The Kennesaw Events Committee will meet to discuss scheduling, staffing, and budgeting for upcoming special events. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and review of five proposed October events, ranging from a history walking tour to a DEA drug takeback. No votes are listed; the committee will make recommendations.

• History Walking Tour (10.03.26) proposed by Atlanta Preservation Center, covering Main Street, Depot Park, and J.O. Stephenson Avenue; no road closures or city resources requested
• Hispanic Heritage Celebration (10.07.16) hosted by Kennesaw PD Citizens Advisory Board at the Recreation Center
• Faith and Blue event (10.12.26) hosted by Kennesaw PD at Summit Baptist Church, including free cookout
• DEA Drug Takeback (10.24.26) hosted by Kennesaw PD, booth outside city hall for medication disposal
• Downtown Candy Crawl (10.24.26) hosted by KDDA and KDMA, with trick-or-treating and carnival games in Main Street Plaza

The Kennesaw Events Committee approved five upcoming community events, including a history walking tour, Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Faith and Blue event, DEA Drug Takeback, and Downtown Candy Crawl. The committee also approved the previous meeting's minutes and appointed Officer David Buchanan as Vice-Chair.

• Approved minutes from 08.06.26 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Officer David Buchanan as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved History Walking Tour on 10.03.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Hispanic Heritage Celebration on 10.07.16 (unanimous)
• Approved Faith and Blue event on 10.12.26 (unanimous)
• Approved DEA Drug Takeback on 10.24.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Downtown Candy Crawl on 10.24.26 (unanimous)