#CityHallSelfie Day is set for today

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Kennesaw’s fifth annual #CityHallSelfie Day is today, a worldwide celebration of local government service hosted by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).

ELGL is a professional association of 4,800 people who work for and with local government.

Local government employees, elected officials, news media and community members are invited to participate on #CityHallSelfie Day.

#CityHallSelfie Day is online picture sharing in front of city halls and other government buildings.

Participants take a self portrait (selfie) in front of a city hall and share it, using the hashtag #CityHallSelfie.

How to participate:

■ Stop by Kennesaw City Hall, 2529 J. O. Stephenson Ave. and take a selfie in front of City Hall.

■ Post the selfie to social media with the hashtag #CityHallSelfie and tag the city of Kennesaw.

■ If taking a photo at home this year, make sure to use both hashtags #CityHallSelfie and #CityHomeSelfie.

■ Tag @CityOfKennesaw on Facebook, @cityofkennesaw on Twitter and @cityofkennesawga on Instagram.

■ Tag ELGL at @ELGLNetwork on Facebook, @ELGL50 on Twitter and @ELGL50 on Instagram.

Each yearELGL celebrates #CityHallSelfie award winners in multiple categories with trophies and swag.

This year’s award categories include:

■ Most Creative Physical/Social Distancing Selfie

■ Best Mask-Wearing Selfie

■ Most Unique Remote #CityHomeSelfie all our mandatory WFH colleagues

■ Best COVID-Fighting Superhero Selfie

■ Best #CityHomeSelfie with a pet

■ Best #CityHomeSelfie with a child or family member

Learn more about City Hall Selfie Day and ELGL at #CityHallSelfie - ELGL. CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM FOR THE AJC