K ennesaw, Georgia lies just minutes north of bustling downtown Atlanta. This close-knit, family oriented community boasts a superior quality of life. Here you will find outstanding boutiques and cafes, along with an array of cultural and recreational activities. Kennesaw's population is well educated, drawing a diversity of employers that create a strong local economy. These are just some of the points that make Kennesaw one of the most desirable locations in the state of Georgia.

Kennesaw supports a population of just under 22,000 residents. The median age of residents here is a mere 31 years old, with an average household income of approximately $60,400. The average home value in Kennesaw is $134,600. Retail trade and manufacturing are the top employment sectors in this area, followed by professional service, technology and the sciences. The area offers a wealth of employment opportunities and a heightened economic stability thanks to the presence of several Fortune 500 firms. Coca Cola, Napa Auto Parts and Home Depot are headquartered in this region. Lockheed Martin, Six Flags, and IBM are other prominent employers here.

Additionally, Kennesaw has some of the highest rated public schools in the state of Georgia. For those beginning or continuing higher education, several fine institutions are available. Kennesaw State University, Southern Polytechnic Institute, North Metro Tech and Chattahoochee Technical Institute all offer degree or continuing education programs.

With a continually mild year round climate, locals here like to spend a good deal of their free time outdoors. Barbecues and other backyard social gatherings are enormously popular. To work off the calories of that good southern barbecue, there are numerous golf and tennis facilities throughout town. Nearby Lake Acworth, Lake Allatoona and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area are all available to the public for watersports, picnicking, hiking and bicycling. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Department offers summer camps for children, classes and activities for folks of all ages, and organizes a variety of sports leagues throughout the year.

A quick drive to the metropolitan area of Atlanta gives residents in Kennesaw a nearly unlimited number of options for dining, shopping, cultural activities and sporting events. With almost every major sport represented, fans can experience year round action. The 1998 NFC Champion Atlanta Falcons and baseball's Atlanta Braves are long-time favorites in the region. Atlanta recently added a professional male soccer team, the Beat, a professional women's soccer team, the Silverbacks. Ice hockey is the newest addition, with the Atlanta Thrashers. Of course, Atlanta also offers a great public Zoo, the World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Dome, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park and the MLK Center for cultural, national touring productions and special events.

But the town of Kennesaw, while having all of this at hand, maintains a much more peaceful and neighborly feel than the bustling city of Atlanta. While it is the fastest growing municipality in Cobb County, the town makes a concerted effort to preserve the rich history and close knit feel of the area, while managing growth with a progressive outlook. This managed growth has resulted in a seamless integration between the business and residential communities. New housing developments in the area are not only award winning, but have proven safe and affordable years later. The combination of a strong economy and safe, relaxed neighborhoods makes Kennesaw simply one of the best places to live.