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Education July 7, 2022

11 Cobb students accepted to Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project

By Rebecca Gaunt A record 50 students from the Atlanta metro area are headed to the Harvard Debate Council summer workshop next year via the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project,…

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Education July 6, 2022

Cobb school board member David Banks’ “ethnicity study” latest controversy

By Rebecca Gaunt David Banks, vice chair of the Cobb County School Board, is stirring up backlash again with his latest email newsletter in which he states that two years…

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Kennesaw June 21, 2022

Kennesaw residents sound off about Wildman’s reopening at City Council meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt The contentious topic of Wildman’s CIvil War shop drew a larger-than-usual crowd at Monday’s Kennesaw City Council meeting, despite not being on the agenda. “Two years ago…

Kennesaw June 16, 2022

Kennesaw city manager refutes accusations that Wildman’s bypassed inspections

By Rebecca Gaunt Kennesaw City Manager Jeff Drobney was adamant during Wednesday’s press conference that the city’s process was followed properly in issuing a business license for the controversial Wildman’s…

Storefront with the late Dent Myer and a White History Month sign and Confederate battle flag

Kennesaw June 15, 2022

Updated with city’s response: Kennesaw councilman resigns, former councilwoman relocating business over Wildman’s reopening

By Rebecca Gaunt UPDATE: Kennesaw issued the following statement through their spokesperson, Communication and Engagement Manager Rebecca Graham: The City of Kennesaw has issued a business license to Dent Myers…

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Kennesaw June 14, 2022

Citizen Advisory Board and Kennesaw police partner for perspective

By Rebecca Gaunt In the weeks of protests following George Floyd’s murder in 2020 by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Pastors Rod Green and Stephan Bell reached out to Kennesaw…

Education June 10, 2022

Voting rights organizations file lawsuit over Cobb Schools redistricting

By Rebecca Gaunt Voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Cobb County school board redistricting map, alleging discrimination against communities of color, particularly Black and Hispanic voters, by…

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Education June 9, 2022

Cobb Schools superintendent announces new security protocols for district; angry jeers from audience members at meeting’s end

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale provided an update Thursday regarding district safety protocols in the wake of the mass shooting at an Uvalde, Texas elementary school that…

Screenshot of Becky Sayler speaking at a Cobb Board of Education meeting

Education May 21, 2022

No answers from Cobb Schools about changes to Dual Language Immersion program

By Rebecca Gaunt A month after Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced significant changes to the dual language immersion program, parents say they are frustrated with the lack of communication and equity….

2022 Elections May 19, 2022

Public safety and fraud allegations dominate East Cobb Cityhood debate as referendum nears

By Rebecca Gaunt As the final week of advance voting proceeded, public safety officials addressed concerns in a virtual public forum, while cityhood proponents and opponents sparred over the legitimacy…

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