Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Education October 17, 2022

Former Campbell High School student still in limbo over discipline hearing

By Rebecca Gaunt The former Campbell High School student who completed his GED and entered trade school after his expulsion is still waiting for a resolution with the Cobb County…

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2022 Elections October 16, 2022

CCAE president hits back at board member David Chastain’s attack on teacher association

By Rebecca Gaunt Jeff Hubbard, president of the Cobb County Association of Educators, had strong words for Cobb school board Chair David Chastain after his attacks on the local teacher…

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2022 Elections October 13, 2022

Candidates discuss prosecutorial discretion, CRT and abortion at MIC and ACT forum

By Rebecca Gaunt The Mableton Improvement Coalition and Austell Community Task Force invited local candidates for the General Assembly, Cobb school board and solicitor general to participate in a virtual…

Education October 11, 2022

Cobb County Association of Educators announces school board and legislative endorsements

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Association of Educators announced its endorsements for the Cobb County Board of Education and the Georgia General Assembly Tuesday. Republican incumbent Richard Woods received…

2022 Elections October 10, 2022

Updated: SPLC PAC targets Chastain’s school board leadership in digital ad

By Rebecca Gaunt The New Southern Majority IE PAC released a digital ad Monday targeting Cobb school board Chairman David Chastain for the board’s “misuse of taxpayer dollars.” From the…

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Mableton October 6, 2022

Mableton cityhood opponents and supporters amp up efforts as referendum nears

By Rebecca Gaunt In less than two weeks, those who reside within the established boundaries will begin advance voting on the referendum for Mableton cityhood. Where those boundaries are located…

Education October 4, 2022

Cobb GOP chair and school board candidate spar over satirical Facebook page

By Rebecca Gaunt Candidate Catherine Pozniak tweeted Tuesday about a “High Importance” email sent by Cobb County GOP Chair Salleigh Grubbs regarding a satirical Facebook page mocking Cobb school board…

Education September 28, 2022

Former Cobb County student facing third discipline hearing after winning state appeal

By Rebecca Gaunt A former Campbell High School student, who completed his GED and is pursuing a career in HVAC repair, is now facing a third disciplinary hearing, despite no…

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2022 Elections September 21, 2022

Of three seats up for grabs, Cobb school board Post 4 generating most heat

By Rebecca Gaunt The race for Cobb County school board is intensifying with early voting set to commence in less than a month. Three seats are up, but it’s the…

Education September 15, 2022

Cobb County School District’s decision on discipline appeal expected Thursday

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School Board is expected to vote on a discipline appeal filed by a former Campbell High School student at Thursday’s meeting. N.G., then a…

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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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