Learn the nuts and bolts of Kennesaw government at Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy

The Kennesaw city manager’s office is preparing to host a new group of Kennesaw 101: Citizens Government Academy students, providing an opportunity for City of Kennesaw residents  to gain a comprehensive understanding of their municipality’s everyday operations.  The 8-week course will start on September 14, 2023. Kennesaw 101 is an initiative designed to give in-depth knowledge about how the city works – from daily operations, collaborations and partnerships, to short-term and long-range planning. The program is an effort to nourish well-informed citizens who can contribute meaningfully to the city’s future. The course is open to anyone above 18 years old who resides or works within Kennesaw’s city limits.  The class will take place every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, located at 2529 J.O. Stephenson Avenue Kennesaw, GA 30144.  Throughout the course, students will gain insights from a variety of different departments, spotlighting the diverse efforts undertaken by city officials. Various hands-on activities will complement the lectures, and students will also have the opportunity to network and receive updates from the city staff directly.  The course will draw to a close on a ceremonial note during the Mayor and Council meeting on November 6, where
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