Cobb County mom says 5-year-old son was left on school bus for hours
She said she’s frustrated she wasn’t immediately notified by school officials and feels her son Tradon’s safety wasn't taken seriously.
Georgia Back-to-School dates 2022-2023: When north Georgia school districts return to classrooms
With the school year around the corner, many parents are prepping to send their children back to school. Check out this list of when your child is heading back to school.
Nazi symbol or not: New Cobb County school logo on hold after backlash
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Cobb School Board approves controversial measure to hire armed security guards
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
Cobb County Schools to launch new security measures
A number of parents showed up at the Cobb School Board meeting to talk about safety issues. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said there will be a number of changes in place by the time the new school year begins.
Cobb County students protest code of conduct, demand tougher punishment for hate speech
Dozens of Cobb County students are fired up over what they call a lack of accountable to racism and homophobia in their schools. Students are demanding the school district update their code of conduct related to hate speech and discrimination.
Cobb County Schools employees to receive $2,000 bonus, superintendent says
All full-time and part-time Cobb County School District staff will be eligible to receive a cash bonus, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced during a board meeting Thursday.
Rabbi helps students learn from their mistake of wearing a swastika
Shock and anger after photos surfaced last month of some East Cobb Middle School students wearing arm bands with a swastika and giving the Nazi salute. Things changed once a local Rabbi got involved.
Accreditation agency reverses some findings in review of Cobb County School District
Cognia CEO Mark Elgart said the board remains fractured, but is overall operating according to its own policies. The initial report found no evidence to revoke the Cobb County School District's accreditation.
Cobb County Board of Education to hold special meeting to discuss accreditation review
The Cobb County Board of Education called a special meeting Monday to discuss the results of last year's accreditation review.
Holocaust survivor talks about anti-Semitic behavior in schools
Holocaust survivor speaks out about recent anti-semitic behavior in Cobb County schools.
Photos surface of East Cobb Middle School student wearing a swastika
Social media photos surfaced from inside East Cobb Middle School showing a student wearing an armband with a swastika.
Police investigate school bus crash in Cobb County, no injuries
No one was injured in a school bus crash in Cobb County on Monday afternoon.
Warrant accuses Cobb County elementary school teacher of surveilling students in bathroom
Documents filed at the Magistrate Court of Cobb County state Justin C. Julian is accused of placing a camera in a Blackwell Elementary School bathroom and watching two 10-year-old students and one 8-year-old student use a urinal.
Cobb County student charged with raping another student at school
A McEachern High School student has been arrested for raping a fellow student, inside the school.
Cobb County parents file appeal after court denies injunction to have school district follow CDC guidelines
A group of Cobb County parents has filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled against their request to force the school district to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines.
Cobb County teacher arrested for allegedly having sex with student at school
A warrant said 29-year-old Osborne High School teacher Zachary White is accused of having sex with a student in his office at the school.
Metro Atlanta school districts closed Friday for Braves World Series celebration
Several Metro Atlanta school districts have cancelled classes Friday in preparation for the Atlanta Braves World Series championship celebrations.
Cobb, Marietta schools closed Friday to celebrate Braves World Series win
Cobb County Schools announced that schools will be closed on Friday, November 5 in celebration of the Atlanta Braves World Series championship.
Federal hearing taking place over Cobb Schools COVID policy
Parents with medically sensitive students are asking for an emergency injunction to compel the Cobb County School District to begin following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.