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Screenshot of Cobb school superintendent Chris Ragsdale from the school board video May 2025

Education May 17, 2025

‘Tighter than usual’: Cobb school board approves $1.86 billion budget

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the 2026 $1.86 million budget Thursday, which Superintendent Chris Ragsdale described as “tighter than usual.” The millage…

Education May 16, 2025

Cobb school superintendent points finger at Cobb commissioners for multifamily developments

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale made it clear he was not happy with the Cobb County Board of Commissioners during Thursday’s school board work session…

Brick Kennesaw government building with four tall wooden columns

Government & Politics May 15, 2025

Accessory dwelling unit considerations advance in Kennesaw

By Rebecca Gaunt Accessory dwelling units (ADU) were the subject of discussion once again during Monday’s Kennesaw City Council work session. Zoning administrator Darryl Simmons presented an updated draft of…

Education May 13, 2025

CORRECTION: KSU students to protest Board of Regents over Trump-instigated changes to remove resource centers, majors

Photo above: Simran Mohanty, KSU student, from screenshot of virtual press conference By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw State University students and faculty plan to follow up on Saturday’s press conference (follow…

Education April 26, 2025

Cobb schools’ $1.86 billion budget reflects economic hurdles

By Rebecca Gaunt Though the 2026 $1.86 billion budget for the Cobb County School District reflects current economic challenges, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said it was not all “doom and gloom.”…

Education April 25, 2025

Fleet maintenance crew takes Cobb superintendent, school board to task over safety, wages

Photo: Eric Carroll, screenshot from Cobb Board of Education video By Rebecca Gaunt Eric Carroll introduced himself at Thursday’s Cobb County school board meeting as a 14-year employee of the…

Rendering of play equipment at Adams Park in Kennesaw

Kennesaw April 25, 2025

More park and playground space coming to Kennesaw

Rendering of Adams Park recreational equipment from City of Kennesaw By Rebecca Gaunt In addition to the building of a new park, the playgrounds at the existing Kennesaw Station Park…

Kennesaw April 19, 2025

Kennesaw City Council to vote on making changes to public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt The Kennesaw City Council will vote on changes to its public comment policy at the April 21 meeting. The original resolution, presented by Kennesaw city clerk Lea…

Kennesaw April 4, 2025

UPDATE: Sparks over Kennesaw development incentive deal

By Rebecca Gaunt [A previous version of this article was published reporting on the 45-day suspension of license for the SuBourban Bar & Social Club. Since then, due to the…

Health Care March 25, 2025

Whistleblowers allege retaliation, sue Highland Rivers after patient death

By Rebecca Gaunt Two former employees of Highland Rivers Behavioral Health filed a lawsuit against the agency and its CEO, Melanie Dallas, alleging widespread mismanagement that contributed to the death…

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