Protesters rally outside Cobb County School Board meeting about masks
More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.
More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.
Cobb County Schools announces $1,200 retention bonuses for bus drivers
Bonuses of $1,200 will be delivered in December, a Cobb County School District spokesperson said.
Bonuses of $1,200 will be delivered in December, a Cobb County School District spokesperson said.
Hundreds of doctors sign letter to Cobb County school leaders
A letter signed by 240 physicians has been sent to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and board members.
A letter signed by 240 physicians has been sent to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and board members.
Children among hundreds seeking daily COVID-19 tests in Cobb County
The demand for COVID-19 testing in metro Atlantais back up as the more virulent delta variant continues to target unvaccinated individuals.
The demand for COVID-19 testing in metro Atlantais back up as the more virulent delta variant continues to target unvaccinated individuals.
5th graders at Cobb elementary to learn virtually Aug. 12-20
According to a Cobb County Schools District spokesperson, fifth-graders at East Side Elementary will learn virtually August 12-20 based on district protocols.
According to a Cobb County Schools District spokesperson, fifth-graders at East Side Elementary will learn virtually August 12-20 based on district protocols.
All 5th graders at a Cobb elementary school sent home, parents want action
All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.
All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.
Parents upset they can't switch their children from the classroom to virtual learning
As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.
As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.
Cobb County Schools release new health protocols
Cobb County School District releases new health protocols.
Cobb County School District releases new health protocols.
Cobb County schools responds to petition calling for superintendent's resignation
A Cobb County School District spokesperson responded to a petition calling for the resignation of the district's superintendent.
A Cobb County School District spokesperson responded to a petition calling for the resignation of the district's superintendent.
Mask policies for each school district in metro Atlanta
A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
A list of mask policies for school districts in metro Atlanta following the new guidance released by the CDC recommending everyone in K-12 schools to wear masks, regardless of vaccination status.
Cobb County officials working closely with health department during latest COVID-19 surge
With the latest surge in COVID cases, Cobb County officials are following CDC guidelines and working closely with the department of health.
With the latest surge in COVID cases, Cobb County officials are following CDC guidelines and working closely with the department of health.
Parents and educators react to the new CDC mask recommendation
Parents, students, and staff are unsure what the start of the school year will look like, due to the constant changes in mask guidelines.
Parents, students, and staff are unsure what the start of the school year will look like, due to the constant changes in mask guidelines.
Parents urge Cobb County School District to implement mask mandate this fall
With COVID-19 numbers on the rise in Georgia, Abby Rittberg worries for her son and other Cobb County school children who are returning to campus for in-person instruction this fall.
With COVID-19 numbers on the rise in Georgia, Abby Rittberg worries for her son and other Cobb County school children who are returning to campus for in-person instruction this fall.
Cobb County school board approves $13 million theater for Osborne High School
The Cobb County Board of Education approved to award a more than $13 million contract to construct a performing arts center at Osborne High School in Marietta.
The Cobb County Board of Education approved to award a more than $13 million contract to construct a performing arts center at Osborne High School in Marietta.
Cobb County schools not requiring masks for returning students, staff
Cobb County schools officials will not require students and staff to wear masks as they head back to the classroom in August.
Cobb County schools officials will not require students and staff to wear masks as they head back to the classroom in August.
Some metro Atlanta school districts implement mask mandates
Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.
Two metro Atlanta school districts have announced face masks will be mandatory for the fall semester within the last few days.
'It's one of our biggest complaints': Marietta wants to crack down on speeders
City of Marietta leaders are looking at ways to crack down on speeders. They're taking a close look at adding speed cameras to the school zones.
City of Marietta leaders are looking at ways to crack down on speeders. They're taking a close look at adding speed cameras to the school zones.
Cobb County bus driver arrested after allegedly assaulting 10-year-old
The bus driver was charged in a 2019 incident in which they allegedly grabbed a 10-year-old Lewis Elementary School student.
The bus driver was charged in a 2019 incident in which they allegedly grabbed a 10-year-old Lewis Elementary School student.
Cobb County School District bans teaching students critical race theory
A divided Cobb County school board votes to ban critical race theory and the 1619 Project in their schools.The chairman of the board called it a "revisionists history."
A divided Cobb County school board votes to ban critical race theory and the 1619 Project in their schools.The chairman of the board called it a "revisionists history."
Gwinnett, Cobb school districts face accreditation review
Gwinnett County Public Schools is now the second district in Georgia to be under the microscope of accreditation officials.
Gwinnett County Public Schools is now the second district in Georgia to be under the microscope of accreditation officials.