Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Screenshot of Kennesaw City Council zoom meeting

Kennesaw April 6, 2021

Kennesaw Council approves property condemnations to clear path for Ben King Road project

The Kennesaw City Council approved staff’s requests Monday to use the condemnation process in order to move forward on the Ben King Road improvement plan. The $3 million Ben King…

Cobb County April 2, 2021

Sprayberry Crossing redevelopment to go before planning commission

After months of delays, the Cobb County Planning Commission will finally hold a public hearing on the proposed plans for Sprayberry Crossing shopping center. The site plan has been through…

Kennesaw April 1, 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposes improvements to Butler Creek in Kennesaw

The proposed Butler Creek aquatic watershed ecosystem restoration plan could bring improvements to Butler Creek’s flooding problems, but it might not be enough to solve the soggy dilemma of frustrated…

Marketing and Communications Women of Atlanta. used with permission

Business March 18, 2021

Women’s Facebook group offers professional support in a difficult time

What started as a way to keep a handful of colleagues in touch has grown into a community of thousands of professional women who work in the marketing and communications…

Rep. Ed Setzler discussed the proposed boundaries of the city of Lost Mountain during his presentation to the Kennesaw City Council.

West Cobb March 16, 2021

Lawmakers, citizens pushing cityhood for West Cobb’s Lost Mountain

Members of the Preserve West Cobb Citizens Alliance hope cityhood will prevent the overdevelopment they say is prevalent in other parts of Cobb County. At the request of City Manager…

Kennesaw Parks and Rec Master Plan discussed via Zoom

Kennesaw March 10, 2021

Kennesaw City Council set to approve 10-year parks & rec master plan

The Kennesaw City Council is expected to approve a master plan for the city’s parks and recreation department, which would help set priorities for the next decade. Parks Director Steve…

Renderings of restored Whistle Stop building and the plaza with Dry County Taproom on the right.

Kennesaw March 3, 2021

Plans approved for Common Grounds Plaza in Kennesaw

Downtown Kennesaw could soon have a new gathering spot for food and fun now that plans for Common Grounds Plaza have been approved. Dale Hughes submitted the Central Business District…

Kennesaw February 23, 2021

Kennesaw receives grant for outdoor fitness court

The city of Kennesaw has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the National Fitness Campaign for an outdoor fitness court, but the City Council must approve $105,000 in SPLOST funds…

Kennesaw February 17, 2021

Kennesaw de-annexation requests denied

Two requests for de-annexation from the City of Kennesaw were denied by City Council Monday. Applicant Judi Burrell requested her property at 4058 Ayers Dr. be de-annexed from the city….

Kennesaw February 10, 2021

Kennesaw City Council considering de-annexation requests

Kennesaw City Council will vote on two de-annexation requests at Monday’s mayor and council meeting. If approved by the council, the properties will no longer be considered part of the…

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Pets and Pet Adoption April 2, 2025

“My name is Gisele, and I need a nice family to adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female brown German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption April 2, 2025

“My name is Callie, and I’d sure like a permanent home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female calico domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

Health Care April 2, 2025

Trump Says He’ll Stop Health Care Fraudsters. Last Time, He Let Them Walk.

This article by Brett Kelman first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Brett Kelman April 1, 2025 Five years ago, the CEO of one of the largest pain…

Georgia April 2, 2025

Georgia lawmakers OK bill to create school safety protocols as response to Apalachee High shooting

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 31, 2025 A bill that sets up new security protocols that are intended…

Food Security April 2, 2025

GOP lawmakers eye SNAP cuts, which would scale back benefits that help low-income people buy food at a time of high food prices

by Tracy Roof, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Congress may soon consider whether to cut spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…

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