Articles by Rebecca Gaunt

Architect Ryan Lee explains his concerns about the 1465 Shiloh Rd. property at the June 15 council meeting.

Kennesaw July 30, 2020

Kennesaw zoning change raises density questions with regard to student housing

The rezoning of the 4.4-acre property at 1465 Shiloh Rd. from single-family to multi-family residential is causing friction in Kennesaw. Fountain Residential Partners submitted the rezoning request from R-30 to…

benches by KSU students in the Kennesaw State University Master Craftsman Program

Kennesaw July 28, 2020

Kennesaw to partner with KSU in applying for public arts funds

More student art will be appearing around Kennesaw if the Kennesaw State University Master Craftsman Program is successful with its application for an Our Town grant from the National Endowment…

Kennesaw July 21, 2020

Kennesaw cancels Pigs & Peaches and Salute to America

Kennesaw officials have canceled the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival at the end of August and September’s Salute to America celebration. As with so many other events in Georgia and…

Kennesaw July 14, 2020

Kennesaw city council member suggests tax cut at budget work session

Kennesaw’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2021, with a general fund of about $25 million, reflects no change in the millage rate and a 3% overall tax revenue increase, which…

Sprayberry town hall Screenshot of rendering of apartment block in article about Sprayberry ROD

Cobb County July 2, 2020

Community town hall held to discuss plans for blighted Sprayberry Crossing

Residents got the chance to provide feedback on plans for the dilapidated Sprayberry Crossing shopping center Wednesday. Richard Aaronson, CEO of Atlantic Residential, led the town hall that was held…

new Kennesaw recreation center rendering

Kennesaw June 30, 2020

Kennesaw preparing to move ahead with new recreation center

The Kennesaw City Council is set to approve a construction contract Monday for phase 1 of the new recreation center. According to Parks Director Steve Roberts, the city received thirteen…

Former City Councilman Jimmy Dickens told the Council it was time for the Confederate flag to go.

Kennesaw June 16, 2020

Confederate flag will no longer fly in downtown Kennesaw park

More than two hours of often heated and emotional public comment preceded Monday’s announcement that the Confederate battle flag will no longer fly in downtown Kennesaw’s Memorial Park on Main…

Kennesaw June 9, 2020

Kennesaw revisiting removal of Confederate flag

In light of recent protests across the country, city officials are considering the removal of the Confederate flag that flies in downtown Kennesaw’s Memorial Park. This is not the first…

Screenshot of zoom meeting in which Kennesaw officials are once again considering code amendments for purpose-built student housing.

Kennesaw May 27, 2020

Kennesaw considering zoning changes for student housing

After several COVID-19 related delays, Kennesaw officials are once again considering code amendments for purpose-built student housing. The proposed new zoning district would apply to any student housing built inside…

L-r City clerk Lea Addington, Mayor Derek Easterling and City Attorney Randall Bentley conduct the meeting from City Hall, as council members join them via Zoom.

Kennesaw May 19, 2020

Kennesaw receives clean audit report

Everything is as it should be in Kennesaw, according to the annual audit report delivered Monday night. Adam Fraley, a partner at Mauldin & Jenkins, gave a clean opinion after…

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