Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Education July 19, 2022

New logo for Cobb elementary school sparks immediate backlash

By Rebecca Gaunt East Side Elementary School’s new logo, revealed to parents in an email Monday, has members of the community furious. It contains an eagle and the initials for…

Gun violence July 16, 2022

SPLC condemns Cobb County School Board’s decision to arm non-police personnel

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County school board’s decision to arm school employees endangers lives, the Southern Poverty Law Center said in a statement released today. With a vote of…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw July 12, 2022

Kennesaw staff unveils proposed budget with steady millage rate for 2023

By Rebecca Gaunt City manager Jeff Drobney proposed a budget of $27,634,106 for fiscal year 2023 to Kennesaw City Council Monday That is about a 6.75% increase over last year’s…

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

Education July 6, 2022

Cobb school board member David Banks’ “ethnicity study” latest controversy

By Rebecca Gaunt David Banks, vice chair of the Cobb County School Board, is stirring up backlash again with his latest email newsletter in which he states that two years…

Many of the attendees were sworn in so they could speak about Wildman’s.

Kennesaw June 21, 2022

Kennesaw residents sound off about Wildman’s reopening at City Council meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt The contentious topic of Wildman’s CIvil War shop drew a larger-than-usual crowd at Monday’s Kennesaw City Council meeting, despite not being on the agenda. “Two years ago…

Kennesaw June 16, 2022

Kennesaw city manager refutes accusations that Wildman’s bypassed inspections

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Manager Jeff Drobney was adamant during Wednesday’s press conference that the city’s process was followed properly in issuing a business license for the controversial Wildman’s…

Storefront with the late Dent Myer and a White History Month sign and Confederate battle flag

Kennesaw June 15, 2022

Updated with city’s response: Kennesaw councilman resigns, former councilwoman relocating business over Wildman’s reopening

By Rebecca Gaunt UPDATE: Kennesaw issued the following statement through their spokesperson, Communication and Engagement Manager Rebecca Graham: The City of Kennesaw has issued a business license to Dent Myers…

Several audience members in brightly colored shirts stand holding hands at Cobb school board meeting

Education June 9, 2022

Cobb Schools superintendent announces new security protocols for district; angry jeers from audience members at meeting’s end

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale provided an update Thursday regarding district safety protocols in the wake of the mass shooting at an Uvalde, Texas elementary school that…

Screenshot of Becky Sayler speaking at a Cobb Board of Education meeting

Education May 21, 2022

No answers from Cobb Schools about changes to Dual Language Immersion program

By Rebecca Gaunt A month after Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced significant changes to the dual language immersion program, parents say they are frustrated with the lack of communication and equity….

2022 Elections May 19, 2022

Public safety and fraud allegations dominate East Cobb Cityhood debate as referendum nears

By Rebecca Gaunt As the final week of advance voting proceeded, public safety officials addressed concerns in a virtual public forum, while cityhood proponents and opponents sparred over the legitimacy…

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