Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Justice January 29, 2026

Cobb students threatened with possible suspensions over planned walkout; organizers respond

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District students could be facing suspensions if they participate in the planned Friday walkouts to protest ICE’s actions in Minnesota, according to a message…

People seated with signs protesting the Cobb schools censoring of public comments

Education, News January 23, 2026

Cobb legislators file bill to prevent school districts from cutting public comment feed

(photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Six Cobb legislators have filed House Bill 989, a bipartisan bill that would require all Georgia school districts to record or broadcast public…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics, Local government January 19, 2026

Kennesaw’s Chalker Park project moving forward

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw City Council considered its options for the new and improved Chalker Park at Monday’s work session in light of a budget shortfall. The city is…

Government & Politics December 12, 2025

Kennesaw’s head of planning and zoning retires; successor named

By Rebecca Gaunt Darryl Simmons retired this month after 24 years with the city of Kennesaw running the planning and zoning department. He came to the city in 2001 following…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education, News December 8, 2025

Ethics commission rules three Cobb school board members must return illegal campaign contributions

By Rebecca Gaunt Three Republicans on the Cobb County Board of Education must forfeit donations received in their 2024 campaigns from two political action committees created by a former Freeman…

Kennesaw December 3, 2025

Wildman’s shop undergoing forensic audit following legal battle over estate

By Rebecca Gaunt The future of the controversial downtown Kennesaw shop Wildman’s Civil War Surplus is unknown as the late owner’s estate undergoes a forensic accounting and audit after a…

Marc Smith speaking before Cobb County Board of Elections

Cobb County School District November 15, 2025

Cobb schools’ bus safety debate flares again; $2 million approved for 8 more vapor wake K-9s

By Rebecca Gaunt The purchase of 30 new school buses renewed tensions over safety, which have been lingering since the bus fleet maintenance crew showed up at the April Cobb…

Cobb County School District November 14, 2025

Cobb school board chair says he will not take action on vice chair’s legal issues

By Rebecca Gaunt During the afternoon work session, Cobb County Board of Education Chair David Chastain drew rebukes from the Democratic members of the board when he delivered what he…

Nonprofits November 12, 2025

Community group to collect donated winter coats outside Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Anyone interested in donating new or gently used winter coats can drop them off Thursday by the line for public comment in front of the Cobb County…

Elections November 4, 2025

Micheal Garza challenging David Chastain for Cobb County school board Post 4

By Rebecca Gaunt Small business owner and Democrat Micheal Garza is challenging David Chastain, the Republican incumbent, in the 2026 race for Cobb County Board of Education Post 4. Chastain…

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Music February 3, 2026

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