Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Health Care August 16, 2021

As more classes go virtual, Cobb school board member emails false information to the public

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School Board Vice-Chairman David Banks, who already made the news this week for emailing false COVID-19 information to the community, continued to disseminate misinformation via…

Health Care August 12, 2021

Cobb parents rally for mask mandate as COVID-19 tensions rise

By Rebecca Gaunt This week the entire fifth grade at East Side Elementary was sent home due to a high number of COVID-19 cases, and a school board member sent…

Kennesaw August 11, 2021

Kennesaw millage rate hearing, zoning requests on council agenda

By Rebecca Gaunt Anyone who wishes to comment on the proposed millage rate for the city of Kennesaw will have a chance at the final hearing on Aug. 16 at…

coronavirus image -- a white sphere with red corona spikes emanating outward

Health Care August 10, 2021

Parents plan to rally for mask mandate in Cobb County schools Thursday

By Rebecca Gaunt Parents frustrated with the lack of COVID-19 safety protocols in Cobb County School District are planning a rally at the CCSD main office. Parents and students in…

sideview of Hightower Trail Middle School

Education August 9, 2021

Felony charges dismissed against autistic Cobb middle schooler

By Rebecca Gaunt Felony charges against an autistic Cobb County School District middle school student were dismissed Monday in Cobb County juvenile court. The court also found that he did…

Kennesaw August 7, 2021

Kennesaw coffee shop with heart overcomes pandemic

By Rebecca Gaunt Lorna Heid has experienced some stumbling blocks since she first opened Independent Grounds Cafe in Kennesaw. But because of her determination to provide meaningful employment for adults…

Education August 4, 2021

Cobb County Schools revise COVID-19 protocols first week back

By Rebecca Gaunt Three days into the school year and Cobb County School District has revised its guidelines for face masks and quarantine. Prior guidance stated that masks were “optional…

Kennesaw August 4, 2021

Kennesaw convenience store cited twice for underage alcohol sales

By Rebecca Gaunt Regulars at the RK Market Shell gas station in Kennesaw will have to buy beer somewhere else for the next 30 days. The store, located on Cherokee…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Health Care August 3, 2021

Despite a reduction in uninsured rates, thousands in Cobb still have no health coverage

By Rebecca Gaunt Cynthia Johnson was given two days of pain medication and a referral to a specialist for a fractured shoulder in July. She can’t afford to see the…

Health Care July 28, 2021

Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools to keep masks optional

By Rebecca Gaunt Masks will remain optional for students and staff in the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools despite updated COVID-19 guidelines from the CDC. The CDC…

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