Welcome to Kannapolis
From mill town to biotechnology hub, from The Intimidator to the Intimidators, Kannapolis is a rapidly evolving City with a colorful past and brilliant future. As we continue to embrace progress and drive innovation, we have created a comprehensive online resource to keep you connected to all aspects of the City, from departments to government to events. Whether you are a visitor, a resident or a business owner, we encourage you to explore the site and discover everything you need to know about living, working and playing in Kannapolis.
Kannapolis Kares Day
Kannapolis will host the fifth annual Kannapolis Kares Day on Saturday, September 25. The City is actively seeking volunteer activities from civic, educational, neighborhood, business and religious organizations. For more information, click here
Kannapolis working to secure long-term water source
In partnership with Concord and Albemarle, Kannapolis will be constructing a new water line that connects the Albemarle water system with the Concord-Kannapolis system.
Kannapolis Summer Events Series Returns for 2010
Highlights for 2010 include the Charlotte Symphony Stars & Stripes Salute on July 2, a concert from Chairmen of the Board, family-friendly literary arts events and showings of blockbuster feature films such as Up and The Blind Side on the largest outdoor projection system in the Southeast. View the entire schedule here.
Fiscal Year 2011-2012 City Budget
On May 13, Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented the preliminary budget for the 2011 fiscal year. Click here to view his budget message. A full copy of the preliminary budget is available at city hall or by clicking here. Please note that the file is very large and may take some time to download. There will be a public hearing on June 14 during the regular city council meeting for those that would like to comment. For more information, contact Karen Whichard.
Downtown Water Project
Beginning this month, Kannapolis will continue the process of untangling utilities from the old Cannon Mills complex. This project is slated to last until September. Read more about this project or visit the project blog.
Check Out Our Blog
Need more information about Kannapolis? Curious what the folks in the city manager's office are up to? Check out our new blog. Be sure to drop us a line and let us know what you think.