Funeral for high school band teacher Madison Argo set for Thursday

Madison Argo, who had been the band director at Wheeler High School for just two years, will be laid to rest in Alabama on Thursday.

Termination hearing for Cobb County teacher over book wraps up

It has been a long two days for Due West Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle. She was teary-eyed when she took the stand.

Back-to-school fairs and events in metro Atlanta | 2023

Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta.

Cobb County teacher's job in jeopardy over children's book about gender

A Cobb County teacher is fighting for her job after reading a book to her class. The district said it violated Georgia's new Divisive Concepts Law.

Anxiety high after unfounded rumors of threats North Cobb High School

Officials with the Cobb County School District tell FOX 5 rumors of a possible threat to students at North Cobb High School were unfounded, but some parents and students say they are still on edge.

Got questions for police? Here's you chance to ask

For the first time, every police agency in Cobb County will get together for a public forum. The community is invited to ask questions.

Delta flies at top of Forbes 'Best Employers' in Georgia list

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines tops the list of Forbes' "Best Employers" in Georgia list released on Wednesday. One hundred companies made the list in Georgia.

Big boost in pay for Cobb County school bus drivers

A big bump in pay for some local school drivers. The Cobb County School district voted tonight to raise the hourly pay by $5.25 an hour. Starting pay is now $25 an hour.

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.

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 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.