Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Kennesaw July 28, 2021

Kennesaw to establish “Sister City” Commission

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw is moving forward with plans to adopt a “sister city” in order to promote educational and cultural exchange, as well as economic development. Andrew Gasparini, assistant…

Education July 23, 2021

Questions remain after Cobb County School District releases COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District released its COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-2022 school year Tuesday, but many families are frustrated by unanswered questions. [Editor’s note: an open inquiry…

Kennesaw July 13, 2021

Kennesaw’s proposed budget reflects steady millage rate

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw‘s City staff has proposed a citywide operating budget of $25,887,587 for the 2022 fiscal year, a 3% increase over last year. The millage rate will remain…

Screenshot of Kennesaw City Council meeting from the Zoom session

Kennesaw July 8, 2021

Kennesaw abandons Chalker Park for mixed-use development

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Council approved a resolution Tuesday to abandon public use and access to Chalker Park. The 1.3-acre lot is off Poplar Drive, east of Russell Drive,…

Kennesaw June 18, 2021

Kennesaw to consider incentives for redevelopment of Collier building

By Rebecca Gaunt The old Collier building in downtown Kennesaw, which has been vacant since 1996, will be repurposed as part of the Common Grounds Plaza Project, and due to…

Sprayberry Crossing redevelopment site plan

Cobb County June 15, 2021

Cobb Commissioners approve much-debated Sprayberry Crossing zoning

By Rebecca Gaunt Three years after a community meeting to draw attention to the blighted Sprayberry Crossing shopping center, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved zoning Tuesday for the…

Education June 15, 2021

Mom says Cobb middle school didn’t inform her felony charges pressed against autistic son

By Rebecca Gaunt A 12-year-old student at Hightower Trail Middle School in Cobb County received an administrative suspension in January. His parents thought the matter had been handled. A week…

2021 Elections June 10, 2021

Friday last day for early voting in House district 34 special election

By Rebecca Gaunt With the Georgia House district 34 special election only days away, more than 2,000 early voters have already made a decision. June 11 is the last day…

Kennesaw June 8, 2021

Kennesaw pizzeria’s mural honoring local NFL quarterback approved by Council

By Rebecca Gaunt Pisano’s Pizzeria and Italian Kitchen unveiled a mural depicting local athlete Justin Fields in early April in anticipation of the NFL draft. The only things missing were…

Tim Carini and Maureen Rittner spoke in opposition to the development

Cobb County June 2, 2021

Sprayberry Crossing moves forward despite unresolved issues

By Rebecca Gaunt Neighbors opposed to Atlantic Realty’s redevelopment plans for Sprayberry Crossing, who had hoped the Cobb Planning Commission would put an end to the months-long fight, were disappointed…

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