Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

map showing the proposed City of Mableton in south cobb

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

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…

Candidate Catherine Pozniak spoke with a group of Cobb parents at a Sunday meet and greet.

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…

A rendering of the layout of the new Chalker Park

Kennesaw September 14, 2022

New Chalker Park in the works for Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt Parks Director Steve Roberts presented the design concept for the new Chalker Park at Monday’s Kennesaw City Council work session. The new park, to be located at…

Cobb County September 11, 2022

New headquarters will enhance security and streamline Cobb elections

By Rebecca Gaunt Despite the much cooler and gloomy weather, a crowd gathered for the new Cobb County elections headquarters ribbon-cutting and job fair in Marietta. Poll worker Elizabeth Schupp,…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

2022 Elections September 8, 2022

Meet the Kennesaw City Council candidates for the Post 1 special election

By Rebecca Gaunt Seven candidates are competing to fill the seat vacated by James “Doc” Eaton’s June resignation from the Kennesaw City Council. The special election is scheduled for Nov….

Kennesaw September 7, 2022

Kennesaw to continue recycling program despite price hike

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council scrapped the idea to drop curbside recycling Tuesday, despite rising costs of sanitation services. The monthly household cost to have Republic Services pick up…

Superintendents Chris Ragsdale and Grant Rivera were joined by students Madison Drew and Tyvionna Freeman.

Education August 31, 2022

Superintendents Ragsdale, Rivera join students for NAACP education forum

By Rebecca Gaunt Getting back to normal during a pandemic, with the Uvalde school shooting tragedy fresh on everyone’s minds, is no easy task for staff and students, as addressed…

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