Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw May 10, 2023

Pedestrian crosswalks to receive upgrades in Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt Crossing the street in downtown Kennesaw will soon be safer for pedestrians. City Council is expected to approve plans to purchase six solar-powered crosswalk sign assemblies with…

Kennesaw May 6, 2023

Proposed Kennesaw rezonings part of plan to expand Central Business District

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve six of the seven requested rezonings to Central Business District (CBD) considered at Wednesday’s meeting, but 2971 North…

Kennesaw May 2, 2023

‘Compromised’ Historic Kennesaw Depot in need of emergency repairs

By Rebecca Gaunt The historic Kennesaw Depot building is in desperate need of repairs if it is to remain standing and accessible to the public. During the course of work…

A group of people line up at a brick building with the sign Truelieve Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Marietta April 29, 2023

Marietta home to one of first medical cannabis dispensaries in Georgia

By Rebecca Gaunt When HB 885, to legalize medical cannabis, died on Sine Die of the Georgia legislature in 2014, Jimmy J-Bo Wages turned to his daughter Sydney with tears…

Students in graduation attire in group photo at the Sprayberry Interfaith Baccalaureate

Education April 18, 2023

Inspirational messages for 2023 Sprayberry seniors at Interfaith Baccalaureate

By Rebecca Gaunt Tonya Hawley, vice president of the Sprayberry Foundation, opened the third annual Sprayberry High School Interfaith Baccalaureate Thursday with a range of inspirational quotes from famous figures…

a statue of a row of colorful birds perched on a stylized metal branch

Kennesaw April 12, 2023

New public art installations coming to Kennesaw pending approval

By Rebecca Gaunt Two murals and two sculptures will join the city of Kennesaw’s growing art collection if approved at next week’s City Council meeting. The first mural, a collection…

Kennesaw March 30, 2023

Kennesaw City Hall improvements, road resurfacing contract on council agenda

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Hall and seven city thoroughfares will get a freshening up if the City Council approves the construction contracts at next Monday’s regular council meeting. Public…

education icon with silhouette of teach in front of class, holding a baton to a board.

Education March 27, 2023

Report documents ‘explosive growth’ in Georgia’s school voucher spending; Georgia bill could expand that further

By Rebecca Gaunt A new report shows significant increases in voucher program spending in seven states, including Georgia, which went up 883% between 2008 and 2019. Public Funds Public Schools,…

A drawing of metal rods bunched into a three-part structure forming a rough pyramid with a cylindrical striped bench at the center

Kennesaw March 14, 2023

Proposed downtown sculpture sparks debate at Kennesaw City Council meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt Mayor Derek Easterling and Councilman Pat Ferris responded unfavorably toward an interactive sculpture proposed for the Main Street Veterans’ Memorial Park during Monday’s work session. The project…

Kennesaw March 9, 2023

Cobb election costs higher as Kennesaw sets 2023 qualification dates

By Rebecca Gaunt Fresh off an unconventional special election to fill the vacated Post 1 seat on Kennesaw City Council last year, residents will head back to the polls in…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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