Students upset after principal orders removal of Black Lives Matter display

A Kennesaw high school has become the center of controversy after the principal told students a “Black Lives Matter” display had to come down.

1 suspect arrested, 2 at large in armed robbery at Town Center Mall jewelry store, police say

Police in Cobb County have arrested one suspect and continue to search for two others wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a jewelry store at the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw.

Mariachi band born on Kennesaw State University campus

What does a group of college music students do when it needs to hire a mariachi band for an event? Create its own, of course.

Gov. Kemp signs teacher pipeline bill into law

Teachers in Georgia will soon be getting another boost in their paycheck after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the so-called "Teacher Pipeline Package" into law. It includes six different pieces of legislation, aiming to recruit, retain and increase training for educators across Georgia. 

Kennesaw police investigating shooting outside bar

Police investigators determined an altercation inside the bar spilled out into the parking lot. 

Kennesaw police locate missing elderly couple

Police in Kennesaw said they located an elderly couple that was reported missing early Saturday morning.

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

KSU assisting students with new food pantry

A brand new food pantry on the Kennesaw State University campus. University officials say more of their students have been struggling to pay for food this year. Many lost their jobs during the pandemic.

Southern Baptists oust Kennesaw church over LGBTQ inclusion

A Kennesaw church was among four churches disfellowshipped by the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee on Tuesday. Towne View Baptist Church was one of two churches expelled for “affirming homosexuality within their memberships.’

Kennesaw offers annual Valentine's Day dance 'to-go' amid pandemic

Crafts, sweets, cards, music playlists, flowers, stuffed animals and more are neatly placed into a $10 “Valentine’s Dance in a Box,” which they’re hoping will help families recreate the city’s longtime tradition in the safety of their homes.

Wild turkey given warning for causing Georgia traffic jam

Kennesaw police officers are used to dealing with some foul situations, but this was a whole different kind of fowl.

Georgia woman among dead after riot at U.S. Capitol

A 34-year-old woman from Kennesaw, Georgia was one of four people who died when a mob of President Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, according to DC Police.

Kennesaw police warn of scammers impersonating them

Kennesaw police are looking for the person behind several reports of scam phone calls in the town earlier this week.

Small business hit hard by pandemic shut down again

Many small businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic. A personal training facility in Kennesaw fought hard to get back on track when they were knocked down again Monday morning.

Man shot while banging on door in middle of night

A man was shot after banging on the door of a Kennesaw home in the middle of the night.