Derek Easterling

A Word From Mayor Derek Easterling

Hello, Kennesaw! I pray y’all are doing well and enjoying the different events happening in and around our community.

How about those Scarecrows on Main? Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/CityofKennesaw this month to vote for your favorite. The Top 3 scarecrows will receive a People’s Choice award, and the one with the most votes will win a $100 prize. Second place will be awarded a $50 prize, and third place will get a $25 prize.

Kennesaw Parks and Recreation beckons area ghouls, ninjas, superheroes and princesses to Spook-Central Park for its annual Fall-O-Ween Fest, 3-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Swift-Cantrell Park. Admission is free. Concessions will be available for purchase beginning at 3 p.m.

Activities include a candy trail, costume contests, a scavenger hunt, crafts, field games and music. The evening will conclude with a showing of “ScoobyDoo on Zombie Island,” rated PG, after sundown. This family-favorite film will be projected onto a giant inflatable screen. For comfort, moviegoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or low-back chairs. Pop-up tents, canopies or beach umbrellas that can obstruct the view of others will not be permitted.

Costume contests for all ages will take place every 30 minutes, starting at 3:30 p.m. and ending at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to three winners in each time frame. How do you see the world? Your community?

We live in a truly remarkable community, filled with people who volunteer their time and share their ideas and skill sets to improve how we are seen. The positive impact these volunteers make is vital to the community’s success and how we are viewed by you. Your perspective of the community and the world we live in is shaped by some incredible volunteers who understand the importance of giving back.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and work with like-minded folks who want to make a difference in their community and care about improving it. You might even discover a sense of purpose or a new passion or interest through volunteering, and, as we approach the holiday season, I can assure you your volunteer efforts will make a huge difference in the lives of others. Please consider volunteering your time, energy and talents to help make life better for those in your community who are struggling and just need a hand.

Thank you all for choosing to live, work and play in Kennesaw. Be blessed!

Derek Easterling has served as Kennesaw’s mayor since 2016. He is dedicated to serving his community to the highest level possible.