Sam Olens’ involvement in metro Atlanta goes back to the 1990s when he was president of the influential East Cobb Civic Association.

Olens, hired last year to become Kennesaw State University’s president, announced Thursday he’s resigning from this position in February.

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A person exits the Wolf Creek Library in Atlanta after casting his ballot during election day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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