Kennesaw, GA
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About Kennesaw
- • Country singer Travis Tritt, known for hits like "T-R-O-U-B-L-E," was born in Marietta, near Kennesaw.
- • The popular restaurant chain, Taco Mac, known for its extensive beer selection, originated here.
- • The Western and Atlantic Railroad and its Civil War battles brought Kennesaw notoriety.
- • Kennesaw's mandatory gun ownership law, though rarely enforced, is still technically on the books.
- • The Civil War's Battle of Kennesaw Mountain severely impacted the town's growth.
- • Named for Kennesaw Mountain, it was established as "Big Shanty" and incorporated in 1887.
- • With over 34,000 residents, it's larger than many Georgia county seats.
- • Sitting 1,087 feet above sea level, Kennesaw offers views of the surrounding hills.
- • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical service industries.
- • A comforting, family-oriented feel with a blend of history and modern growth permeates.
- • The Atlanta Braves, a short drive away, won the World Series in 1995, a moment etched in memory.
- • Kennesaw State University's baseball team reached the NCAA Division I tournament in 2014.