Kennesaw to present plan for growth

Kennesaw officials will present a draft of a master plan for future development at an open house 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive.

Residents and business owners have worked with the city on a Livable Centers Initiative study to plan future growth and development.This year, the council has approved a $38 million mixed-use development downtown and a $20 million development near City Hall.

Information: www.kennesaw.ga.gov.

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