Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Darryl Simmons speaks at Kennesaw City Council meeting

Kennesaw August 11, 2025

Kennesaw denies developer’s request to build houses in central business district

Screenshot above: Zoning Administrator Darryl Simmons speaks at the Kennesaw City Council meeting By Rebecca Gaunt A developer’s request to substitute eight single-family detached homes for the commercial aspect of…

Artist rendering of three-story detached homes proposed for Watts Drive in Kennesaw

Kennesaw August 1, 2025

Kennesaw City Council to vote on street resurfacing contract, CBD residential project

Artist rendering of three-story detached homes proposed for Watts Drive in Kennesaw By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council will vote Monday on a $1.67 million contract with Marietta-based C.W. Matthews…

Rep. David Wilkerson speaking in front of members of Cobb legislative delegation and community members at press conference on school district's public comment policies

Cobb County School District July 25, 2025

Cobb Democrats call on school district to broadcast public comment

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb Democrats joined members of the community Thursday to ask the Cobb County Board of Education to reverse last week’s decision to halt the broadcast of public…

Screenshot of presentation at Kennesaw council meeting

Kennesaw July 23, 2025

Kennesaw approves short-term rental ordinance

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw will begin issuing licenses for short-term rentals, such as Airbnb accommodations in people’s primary residences, this fall. The city will review the zoning and licensing framework…

The star of life medical symbol alongside paper money being cut with scissors

Health & Wellness July 21, 2025

Federal spending bill could hit Georgia Medicaid where it already hurts

By Rebecca Gaunt For Georgia’s Medicaid expansion advocates, the federal spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law July 4 was another blow. The bill, referred to as “One Big…

Laura Zhiss speaking at school board meeting

Education July 18, 2025

No more broadcast of public comments after 4-3 vote by Cobb school board

Photo above: Laura Zhiss By Rebecca Gaunt Following a party line vote of 4-3 Thursday evening, public comments will no longer be broadcast or recorded for the public record by…

Kennesaw July 9, 2025

Kennesaw studying cannabis laws; downtown beverage businesses move forward

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 3-2 vote Monday, the Kennesaw City Council approved a motion to explore reducing penalties for misdemeanor possession of cannabis in the city ordinance. In Georgia,…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 4, 2025

Kennesaw considering proposed $34.5 million budget in ‘challenging’ year

By Rebecca Gaunt The City of Kennesaw’s proposed $34.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026 reflects current economic uncertainties, while maintaining a steady millage rate of 7.75 mills. The highlights…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education June 16, 2025

Ragsdale on statewide school cell phone ban; foundation rule change could attract big donors

By Rebecca Gaunt The statewide ban on cell phones in grades K-8 goes into effect in July 2026, but Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the district will…

A green recycling truck. A large utility truck like a standard trash pickup truck but with a circular arrow recycling symbol on the side

Kennesaw June 13, 2025

Kennesaw considering options due to rising sanitation costs

By Rebecca Gaunt The cost for curbside trash, yard waste, and recycling pickup is set to increase by 4.4% in Kennesaw, and after a few years of absorbing the rising…

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