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Kennesaw will be the site of a variety of Hanukkah and Christmas happenings, beginning Dec. 2.

They include:

City of Kennesaw Menorah Lighting with Chabad of Kennesaw. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Depot Park, 2820 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. On this fifth night of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday commemorates the Jewish Maccabees’ military victory over Syrian-Greek oppression more than 2,000 years ago. During Hanukkah, Jews across the world celebrate the miracle of light that burnt for eight days out of a single day’s worth of oil found in the Temple. One Hanukkah candle is lit the first night, and an additional candle is lit each successive night. The holiday is a celebration of religious freedom and hope. kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/menorah-lighting

New: Kennesaw Depot Park Holiday Walk Art Contest. Dec. 3-27. Depot Park, 2820 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. View the holiday-themed decor made by community members. kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/depot-park-holiday-walk-art-contest/all

Breakfast with Santa. 8-9:15 a.m. and 10-11:15 a.m. Dec. 4. $6/person, free for children ages 2 and younger as long as they sit on an adult’s lap. Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. Hosts are the Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club and Kennesaw Parks & Rec. Enjoy an “all-you-care-to-eat” breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and table-to-table visits with Santa. Reservations: kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/breakfast-with-santa

New: The Kennesaw Holiday Market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Downtown Kennesaw. Hosts are the Kennesaw Downtown Development Authority and Kennesaw Art & Culture Commission. Merchandise is handmade/crafted, locally produced and suitable for holiday gifts. kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/kennesaw-holiday-market

Kennesaw’s A Day with Santa and Parade. 2-7 p.m. Dec. 4. Main Street, downtown Kennesaw. The parade route will start at Adams Park, left on Watts Drive, left on Main Street (headed north), to Park Drive and a left on Park Drive (back into Adams Park).

Road closures will be Park Drive, Dallas Street, Whitfield Place, Moon Station Road, J. O. Stephenson Avenue and Watts Drive.

Besides Santa, the 2 p.m. parade will include marching bands, decorated floats, vintage cars and colorfully costumed characters. Then from 3-7 p.m. on Main Street, there will be free snow tubing, inflatables, amusements, children’s crafts, visits with Santa, stage entertainment, a screening of “Elf” and a holiday market. The evening will conclude with the lighting of the Christmas tree at 6 p.m. bit.ly/3nJ1QaH

All Aboard for Holiday Fun. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. $5 to $10, free for children ages 2 and younger. The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. “The Polar Express” movie will be screened at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with a reading of the book at 1 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Craft and educational tables will be set up throughout the day. kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/all-aboard-for-holiday-fun, SouthernMuseum.org/events/month/2021-12

Big Chicken Chorus: “We Need a Little Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Free but donations welcome. Towne View Baptist Church, 950 Shiloh Road, Kennesaw. BigChickenChorus.org Advance registration: bit.ly/3HwFi4Y

Wreaths Across America. 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 18. Kennesaw City Cemetery, 3000 Cemetery St. kennesaw-ga.gov/kennesaw-event/wreaths-across-america Sponsor veterans’ wreaths at donate.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State and Davidson collide in a first round matchup of the nation's top-two rushing offenses. The Owls look to continue their streak of having at least one win in each of their playoff appearances and extend their nine-game winning streak. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. inside Fifth Third Bank Stadium.

The Rundown Opponent: Davidson Wildcats (8-2, 7-1 Pioneer Football League) Date: Saturday, Nov. 27th Site: Fifth Third Bank Stadium Kickoff: 2 p.m. TV: ESPN+ Radio: KSU Owls App Tickets: Click Here Parking: Click Here Game Notes: KSU Fall 2021 Schedule: Click Here

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KSU in the FCS Rankings After 11 weeks of play, the Owls rank in the top three in multiple FCS categories. These include:

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Best Ever No other start-up program in college football history has more wins in its first five seasons than Kennesaw State with 48 victories.

Dynasty Mode Dating back to week two of the 2017 season, Kennesaw State has won 48 of its last 56 games for an .857 winning percentage.

Ranking Streak Record Following the preseason polls by Stats FCS and the AFCA, KSU broke a record with 46 consecutive weeks in a top-25 poll. The streak broke a previous Big South Conference record of 45 weeks held by Coastal Carolina. The Owls have been ranked in one of the two polls for 58 consecutive weeks.

Clear Bag Policy In an effort to provide a safer environment, enhance fan experience and significantly expedite entry into Fifth Third Bank Stadium, Kennesaw State adheres by a clear bag policy. Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) are permitted in the stadium. Individuals may also carry a small clutch purse, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a handle or strap. All clear bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry into the venue. All bags and purses not meeting the above requirements will not be permitted. Although permitted, childcare items, including diapers, must also be carried in an approved clear bag. Bags needed for medical reasons will be allowed and will need to enter through the Georgia Natural Gas gate to be checked.

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Kennesaw State University’s Division of University Advancement this month earned a top statewide award following a period of unprecedented fundraising success by the Division that has contributed significantly to the rapid growth and record enrollment for the University.

The Georgia Education Advancement Council presented the Overall Institutional Excellence in Advancement Award to KSU’s Division of University Advancement at the 2021 GEAC Annual Conference, held Nov. 16-18 in Young Harris. The award is presented to institutions demonstrating outstanding achievement and commitment to the field of higher education advancement.

“In just two years, we have made tremendous strides in our mission of supporting our University and its students. We have doubled our endowment to $100 million, which is breathtaking,” said Vice President for University Advancement Lance Burchett. “This recognition from GEAC is one that we all share. It would not have been possible without the partnership of our incredible donors, Trustees and talented staff.”

Since 2019, the Kennesaw State University Foundation has seen total fundraising from private sources skyrocket to more than $60 million, more than tripling any other two-year period in KSU history.

Over the past three years, the value of scholarships funded by the Kennesaw State University Foundation has almost doubled. Student scholarship spending for 2021 is $3.3 million compared to $1.7 million in 2018. That translates to nearly 5 percent of Kennesaw State students — more than 2,000 people — earning a scholarship backed by the Foundation in 2021.

Some fundraising highlights for Kennesaw State include:

“This is only the beginning,” Burchett said. “The future is bright at Kennesaw State University, and we are eager to see how the coming years will add to the institution’s rapidly growing success.”

– Cassidy Wicker

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its nearly 43,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

KENNESAW, Ga - A community is rallying around a Georgia senior citizen. Benny Walker lost his home this week when the owner decided to sell the house. Now his community is making sure he has a roof over his head.

Over the years, Benny Walker has made many friends and touched many hearts while standing at the front of Publix and Kroger in Kennesaw.

"He's a fixture of the community. He speaks to everyone, he prays with them, he has something nice to say to everyone," said Tom Cavanaugh, who said he first met Benny about a decade ago.

For 20 years or so Benny Walker has stood at the front of the local grocery stores to pass the time. He said this is where he comes to connect with people.

"I made a lot of good friends, people, talk to me about different things," said Benny.

"When we were going through some medical issues with our family. He would stop us and pray with us," said Cavanaugh.

Last week, it was Benny who needed help. The house where Benny had rented a room for years was being sold. Soon he would have no place to live.

"Benny was put out two days before Thanksgiving and we just couldn't have that happen," said Cavanaugh.

As a senior citizen on a fixed income, finding a place to live on short, notice just before Thanksgiving, was tricky. Cavanaugh couldn't stand the thought of Benny without a roof over his head. He spread the word of Benny's predicament to friends and neighbors. In less than two days more than $5,000 was raised through this GoFundMe account.

"If we can find Benny the right long-term solution that money will go to help him get settled into a new forever home," said Cavanaugh.

"I felt like crying, I didn't know friends would come do this!" said Benny.

Cavanaugh and others contacted more than a dozen organizations to get help for Benny. They'd like to get him in a senior living facility, but some of the waitlists are up to two years. They've put Benny up in a hotel until a permanent place is found.

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KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State lacrosse program filled out its coaching staff this week as Keith Detelj will be joining the Owls as an assistant coach, KSU head coach Laura Maness announced on Wednesday. Detelj brings a wealth of experience to the Owls, most recently having spent the past five years as head coach at SUNY New Paltz. At KSU, he will work with coaching the goalkeepers and assist with the offense.

"We are so excited to add Keith to our coaching staff," said Maness. "Adding a current head coach onto our staff will truly elevate the program to new levels. He has vast experience in coaching and will bring great ideas to further develop our program on the field. He is an experienced recruiter and will assist in bringing future Owls for years to come. We are expecting our program to reach new heights this year and I believe Keith's vision, energy, and talent will help us achieve our team goals."

In his five years at SUNY New Paltz, he oversaw all aspects for the Hawks and guided them to the first winning record in program history at 5-3 this past spring. The team also had a program-best five all-conference selections this past season, and a total of nine during his five seasons.

Detelj was also the head women's lacrosse coach at Nassau Community College in 2014-15, and led the team to a NJCAA Division III Final Four appearance as well as a regional championship title. He was also the 2015 District Coach of the Year and had seven players named all-region. From 2012-14, he served as assistant coach for the program. He also spent one season as the top assistant coach for Marist men's soccer for the 2016 season.

Detelj was a dual-sport athlete at Marist, as he was a three-time First Team All-MAAC selection as well as the 2005 MAAC Tournament MVP for the men's lacrosse squad. He also set the Marist College Division I record for most career points (89) and goals (36) for the men's soccer team. During his four years on the team, he was All-MAAC three times, two-time MAAC Tournament MVP, as well as second-team all-region in 2004 and 2005. He played one year in the USL with the Dayton Dutch Lions, and spent three years in the USL Premier Development League with the Long Island Rough Riders, the Westchester Flames and the Fort Wayne Fever. Detelj graduated from Marist in May of 2007 with a bachelor's degree in biology.