Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

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2022 Elections November 20, 2022

Cobb elections director to address Kennesaw City Council after flawed special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Janine Eveler, director of Cobb County Elections, is on Monday’s agenda to address the Kennesaw City Council with an election update. The special election for the vacated…

Madelyn Orochena speaks at Cobb Elections headquarters (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

2022 Elections November 18, 2022

Memory card mishap means a recount for Kennesaw election

By Rebecca Gaunt In an election cycle fraught with problems for Cobb County, Madelyn Orochena had already started preparing to be sworn in Monday as the new Post 1 Kennesaw…

Madelyn Orochena with husband and daughter

Kennesaw November 15, 2022

UPDATED:Winner called in close Kennesaw City Council special election

By Rebecca Gaunt UPDATE: A memory card was not uploaded to Cobb County’s election results and the results will be recertified at a special called meeting of the Cobb election…

Sign t Lindley Middle School in article about MIC education forum

Education November 13, 2022

South Cobb attendance zones to change for Lindley and Betty Gray middle schools

By Rebecca Gaunt The attendance zone for Lindley Middle School will split next year when Lindley 6th Grade Academy transitions to become a 6-8 middle school named for the late…

2022 Elections November 5, 2022

Redistricting error found affecting Cobb Board of Education Posts 2 and 6

By Rebecca Gaunt Voters found a redistricting error during the last week of advance voting that placed 121 voters into Cobb County school board Post 2 who should have been…

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Race and Racism November 4, 2022

Georgia being sued over the ‘divisive concepts’ law

By Rebecca Gaunt The Southern Poverty Law Center, National Education Association, and the Georgia Association of Educators informed the state of Georgia Friday that they are filing a lawsuit over…

Health Care November 1, 2022

Wellstar Vinings marks major milestones with fall festival

By Rebecca Gaunt Wellstar Vinings Health Park celebrated its fifth anniversary and one million patients with a free fall festival for families Sunday. Photo: Rebecca Gaunt Popcorn, candy, and of…

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2022 Elections October 25, 2022

Redistricting error creating confusion in Post 4 Cobb school board race

By Rebecca Gaunt Voters said they were frustrated at the polls this week when they tried to vote for the Post 4 Cobb school board race between Republican incumbent David…

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…

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Elections July 26, 2025

Jon Bothers Announces Campaign for Kennesaw City Council Post 3

Jon Bothers, candidate for Kennesaw City Council Post 3, submitted the following press release announcing his candidacy: Jon Bothers, a longtime resident, real estate broker, and dedicated community leader, has…

Cobb County School District July 25, 2025

Cobb Democrats call on school district to broadcast public comment

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb Democrats joined members of the community Thursday to ask the Cobb County Board of Education to reverse last week’s decision to halt the broadcast of public…

Cobb & Douglas Public Health July 25, 2025

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation Receives Generous Donation from Jessie Parker Williams Foundation to Improve Maternal and Infant Mortality

Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation distributed the following press release about a grant the foundation received to support maternal and child health programs: The Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation (CDHF)…

Cumberland July 25, 2025

Galleria Centre expansion and renovation moves forward

Rendering of Galleria Centre courtyard courtesy of the Galleria Centre The Galleria Centre submitted the following press release on the progress of the extensive renovation to the complex: The Cobb-Marietta…

Environment July 25, 2025

Report and photos from Keep Cobb Beautiful Annual Teen Recycled Craft Competition

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos from the Keep Cobb Beautiful Annual Teen Recycled Craft Competition. The Keep Cobb Beautiful Annual Teen Recycled Craft Competition,…

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