Kennesaw is located in Cobb County, one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia. Originally called Big Shanty, the city is home to over 30,000 residents. Located just 30 miles from the city of Atlanta off of Interstate 75, it's a great location for commuters.
Kennesaw is home to several cultural and historical venues...
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Kennesaw is located in Cobb County, one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia. Originally called Big Shanty, the city is home to over 30,000 residents. Located just 30 miles from the city of Atlanta off of Interstate 75, it's a great location for commuters.
Kennesaw is home to several cultural and historical venues where residents can experience the rich past of the area. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park preserves a Civil War battleground and invites visitors to explore the grounds and visit the onsite museum. Kennesaw is also home to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History which offers a keen look inside the life of Civil War soldiers through a wide range of exhibits. Residents in the area will also enjoy nearby recreational facilities including Lake Allatoona where families spend their weekends swimming, fishing and picnicking.
Residents will enjoy shopping at Town Center Mall. The wide variety of retailers, dining options and entertainment in the area are a huge plus. While Atlanta is just a short drive away, homeowners in Kennesaw will find that everything they need can be found right in their own backyards.
Students in the area will attend schools in the Cobb County School District. Cobb schools have earned an impressive number of awards and accolades including 16 National Blue Ribbon-No Child Left Behind School awards and 34 Georgia School of Excellence awards. Students can expect a challenging curriculum and a nurturing staff to encourage them to meet and exceed all of their goals. Cobb County students have some of the best test scores in the state
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The area is also convenient to private schools and several notable college and universities are nearby. Kennesaw State University is the third largest university in the state, enrolling over 18,000 students. KSU offers 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
While Kennesaw is home to several country clubs and gated communities perfect for families who desire an upscale, luxurious lifestyle, more modest, traditional style homes are available as well. Charming homes in quaint, quiet neighborhoods are available from the low $100s.
In August 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Kennesaw, GA was $208,046. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
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