Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Land Use and Zoning December 21, 2021

Main Street Kennesaw development approved after deliberation

By Rebecca Gaunt With some wrangling of the details, Kennesaw City Council approved a 19-acre mixed use development at 2652 South Main St. Council approved the property for rezoning Monday,…

Andrew Bramlett speaks before an audience at Kennesaw City Cemetery

History December 20, 2021

Teen Kennesaw historian combines love of Georgia history and Christmas customs

By Rebecca Gaunt The Elf on a Shelf was conceived in Acworth, the mass production of candy canes began in Albany, and a family of German immigrants in 1850s Elberton…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw December 9, 2021

Kennesaw approves use of COVID relief funds for staff and facility improvements

By Rebecca Gaunt City of Kennesaw staff members deemed essential will receive a one-time extra payment for their service during the COVID-19 health emergency. The American Rescue Plan Act, a…

coronavirus imposed on Cobb County School District signage

Health Care December 8, 2021

Parents asking why Cobb County School District didn’t implement COVID testing despite community support

By Rebecca Gaunt An open records request revealed that a survey sent out by Cobb County School District in August received overwhelming support for on-site COVID-19 testing, but the results…

One-year-old Eric Barrera enjoyed sliding onto the new turf ground covering at Kennesaw inclusive playground.

Kennesaw December 7, 2021

Kennesaw receives Hometown Grant for Swift-Cantrell Park wheelchair swing

By Rebecca Gaunt An exciting addition is coming to the inclusive playground at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw. The T-Mobile Hometown Grant Program awarded the city $46,420 to fund a wheelchair…

Kennesaw November 30, 2021

Kennesaw unveils 10-year economic development plan

by Rebecca Gaunt A new 10-year strategic economic development plan for the City of Kennesaw emphasizes creating quality jobs, retaining small businesses, and strengthening downtown’s connection to other local economic…

Powder Springs resident Kari Robinson with her sons Camden and Lawson

Education November 17, 2021

State finds Cobb County School District violated disability rights during pandemic

By Rebecca Gaunt For Kari Robinson, learning that her son’s asymptomatic classmate, who had tested positive for COVID-19 and was attending school without a mask, marked the last straw before…

Education November 16, 2021

Technology competition registration open to Cobb and Douglas County students

By Rebecca Gaunt Students impassioned by technology can register for the 6th annual Cobb Regional Technology Competition, which will take place January 22 at Kennesaw Mountain High School. Registration is…

Cobb County School District November 12, 2021

Cognia gives Cobb County School District one year to make changes

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District maintained its accreditation but was given one year to make improvements by Cognia. One of the big takeaways from the accrediting firm’s report…

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