Author: Alex Laldin

Best Spots for a Local Sunrise or Sunset in Kennesaw Written by a local who knows where the light hits just right Kennesaw has plenty of spots to enjoy the start or end of the day. Some places are well-known, like Kennesaw Mountain. Kennesaw Mountain is located just northwest of Atlanta, GA, and is also […]

Kennesaw’s Neighborhood Rivalries and Friendly Feuds Written by a longtime local who’s heard both sides of the HOA fence Kennesaw is a city with strong community pride. That pride shows up in its neighborhoods—especially when neighbors start comparing notes. People talk about which area has better holiday lights, smoother sidewalks, faster trash pickup, or more […]

Local Music and Art Scenes in Kennesaw: Underground Venues and Indie Artists Written by a resident who’s followed local shows since the house party days Kennesaw has more going on than most people think. Behind the schools, shops, and traffic lights, there’s a quiet but growing network of local artists and musicians. If you’ve lived […]

The Real Story Behind the Kennesaw Gun Law and What Residents Think About It Today Written by a long-time local who’s heard every version of the story If you’ve lived in Kennesaw for a while, you’ve heard about the gun law. If you’ve lived here long enough, you’ve probably had to explain it to someone […]

Quirky Local Businesses You Won’t Find Anywhere Else in Georgia Written by a local who’s shopped every back corner and side lot in Kennesaw Kennesaw has its share of chains and big-box stores, but the real charm lives in the small, strange, and unforgettable local businesses. These places don’t always show up on maps. Some […]

Secret Hiking Trails and Lookouts Around Kennesaw Mountain Only Locals Know Written by a longtime local who’s walked every trail at least twice Kennesaw Mountain, located in Georgia, is no secret. On weekends, the parking lots fill fast. The popular trail to the summit is packed with hikers, families, and school groups. But if you’ve […]

How Big Shanty Became Kennesaw: A Look at the Town’s Name Change and Identity By a longtime local who still calls it Big Shanty sometimes At the beginning, before it was Kennesaw, it was Big Shanty. The name came from the rows of small buildings—or shanties—set up near the railroad during the mid-1800s. These buildings […]

The Hidden Stories of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park By a long-time local who knows the land Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is known for its Civil War history. People come from all over to hike the trails, tour the museum, and walk the battle lines. But locals know there’s more to this mountain than […]

10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You’ve Lived in Kennesaw More Than 10 Years By a long-time local who knows the ropes Living in Kennesaw for more than a decade—spanning decades of change—means you’ve seen things. You’ve laughed at things no one outside Cobb County would understand. You’ve survived traffic patterns that make no sense. […]