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Uncategorized October 18, 2024

Secretive safety presentation shared at Cobb school board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt A promised presentation on safety at Thursday’s school board meeting may have raised as many questions as it answered. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced that the Cobb County…

screenshot of Chris Ragsdale during school board work session

Education October 18, 2024

Cobb superintendent announces six more ‘lewd’ books pulled from circulation

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the removal of six more “sexually explicit” books from schools in the district at Thursday’s work session, bringing the…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Kennesaw October 17, 2024

ADU, public art proposals considered at Kennesaw City Council work session

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw Zoning Administrator Darryl Simmons presented the Kennesaw City Council with the draft of a proposed ordinance to allow single-family residences to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs)…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Education October 7, 2024

Cobb County School District average SAT score in state top 10, above national results

Cobb County School District average SAT ninth in state, beating state and national averages By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District ranked in the top 10 for Georgia’s 2024 average…

L-r Vickie Benson, Leroy Tre’ Hutchins, Laura Judge, Andrew Cole seated at a table in front of the Cobb school board candidates forum

Elections October 3, 2024

Cobb County school board candidate forum draws only Democratic Party candidates

L-r Vickie Benson, Leroy Tre’ Hutchins, Laura Judge, Andrew Cole: photo by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt The four Democrats running for posts on the Cobb County Board of Education…

Cobb County School District official next to sign criticizing the superintendent

Government transparency and freedom of information October 1, 2024

Complaint filed with state AG over Cobb County School District’s handling of open records requests

Photo of Cobb schools Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer John Floresta by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt The financial watchdog group Watching the Funds – Cobb filed a complaint last…

Mableton September 30, 2024

MIC to oppose Cobb schools’ bus depot on Veterans Memorial Highway

Photo of Cobb County School District bus by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Last week the Mableton Improvement Coalition put out a statement of opposition to the Cobb County School…

A group of people in vigil outside the Cobb County School District offices

Education September 20, 2024

Safety not on Cobb school board agenda despite parent requests

Community members held a moment of silence for the victims at Apalachee High School — Photo by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Requests that safety be added to Thursday’s Cobb…

Cobb school board member speaks at press conference

Education September 20, 2024

Citizens protest ‘pornography in Cobb schools’ outside district headquarters

Board Chair Randy Scamihorn called the dispute over books “ideological.” (all photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education Chair Randy Scamihorn and board member Brad…

Kennesaw September 19, 2024

Kennesaw enters agreement to purchase downtown N. Main Street property

By Rebecca Gaunt The city of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Development Authority are taking control of 2881 North Main St., formerly a hardware store, in an effort to improve the…

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Cobb County November 21, 2024

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