Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

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2022 Elections October 24, 2022

Canceled debate ignites dispute over Georgia HD-35 candidate’s 2013 criminal charges

By Rebecca Gaunt Robert Trim, the Republican candidate for Georgia House District 35, withdrew from a scheduled debate with Democrat Lisa Campbell, igniting a fiery exchange between the candidates over…

Kennesaw Post 1 candidate forum (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

Kennesaw October 21, 2022

Kennesaw candidates find common ground with communication and pedestrian safety issues

By Rebecca Gaunt Six of the seven candidates for the Kennesaw City Council Post 1 special election participated in a candidate forum Tuesday at the recreation center. Rod Green moderated…

Cobb County October 20, 2022

Cobb high schoolers train to respond to emergencies

By Rebecca Gaunt Members of the Cobb County Fire Department and the Emergency Management Agency showed local high school students how to respond to a variety of emergency situations Monday….

2022 Elections October 19, 2022

Candidate accuses Cobb school board chair of violating campaign finance laws

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education candidate Catherine Pozniak, a Democrat, filed a complaint against her opponent, Republican incumbent David Chastain, accusing him of violating campaign finance laws….

2022 Elections October 18, 2022

Code enforcement an issue in Mableton cityhood debate

By Rebecca Gaunt Those who live within the proposed boundaries can now cast their vote early to decide if Mableton becomes a city or remains part of unincorporated Cobb County….

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…

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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