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.
Masks now optional for all Cobb County schools students, staff
A statement from Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said Cobb’s COVID-19 community transmission data has decreased significantly, so guidance was updated to reflect face coverings as optional for all Cobb County School District students and staff for any school-related activities.
A statement from Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said Cobb’s COVID-19 community transmission data has decreased significantly, so guidance was updated to reflect face coverings as optional for all Cobb County School District students and staff for any school-related activities.
'A bunch of vulgar words and pictures and images': Vandals hit Walton High School
Vandals hit Walton County High School in Cobb County. Vulgar words and drawings, some 5 feet tall, were spray painted in black on school buildings and the Dudley Fieldhouse.
Vandals hit Walton County High School in Cobb County. Vulgar words and drawings, some 5 feet tall, were spray painted in black on school buildings and the Dudley Fieldhouse.
Thousands petition for school to read transgender student’s preferred name at graduation
The student, who is transgender, wants to be called his preferred name at graduation, but school administrators in Cobb County are refusing.
The student, who is transgender, wants to be called his preferred name at graduation, but school administrators in Cobb County are refusing.
Group calls on Cobb County Schools to lift mask mandate
Several parents stood up in front of the Cobb County School Board and begged them to eliminate the district's mask mandate.
Several parents stood up in front of the Cobb County School Board and begged them to eliminate the district's mask mandate.
Cobb County Schools revises mask, social distancing guidelines
Cobb County Schools said it will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask on campus during school hours or at school events unless they would like to do so.
Cobb County Schools said it will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask on campus during school hours or at school events unless they would like to do so.
Parents push to get 'outdated' Sprayberry High School rebuilt
Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart. The school has been in the current building since 1973. They're now advocating to get district leadrs to rebuild.
Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart. The school has been in the current building since 1973. They're now advocating to get district leadrs to rebuild.
Cobb County Schools to undergo special review by accrediting agency
Georgia’s second-largest school district will be undergoing an unscheduled special review by its accrediting agency after receiving complaints from three school board members and others in the public.
Georgia’s second-largest school district will be undergoing an unscheduled special review by its accrediting agency after receiving complaints from three school board members and others in the public.
'No threat' at Kell High after report of 'suspicious package,' officials say
Police in Cobb County were called to Kell High School to investigate a "suspicious package" on Wednesday.
Police in Cobb County were called to Kell High School to investigate a "suspicious package" on Wednesday.
Parents sue schools over classroom mask requirement in Cobb County
Five parents are suing the Cobb County School District over the district’s mask mandate. They are asking a judge to issue an emergency restraining order to overturn the rule that requires kids to wear masks in the classroom.
Five parents are suing the Cobb County School District over the district’s mask mandate. They are asking a judge to issue an emergency restraining order to overturn the rule that requires kids to wear masks in the classroom.
Sen. Ossoff announces $1.6 billion in funding for metro Atlanta schools
Senator Jon Ossoff spent Thursday afternoon at Cascade Elementary School in Atlanta announcing billions of dollars for schools in north Georgia.
Senator Jon Ossoff spent Thursday afternoon at Cascade Elementary School in Atlanta announcing billions of dollars for schools in north Georgia.
Parents, some Board members still question Cobb Schools expenditures following briefing by scientist
Cobb County parents can't stop talking about Iggy, a multimillion-dollar aqueous ozone hand rinsing device. Aqueous ozone is a mixture of water and ozone and has been used to sanitize drinking water and food for years.
Cobb County parents can't stop talking about Iggy, a multimillion-dollar aqueous ozone hand rinsing device. Aqueous ozone is a mixture of water and ozone and has been used to sanitize drinking water and food for years.
CDC releases new guidelines on kids in class while schools plan for 2021-2022
CDC has new guidelines for kids in the classroom as school districts release plans for 20211-2022 school year.
CDC has new guidelines for kids in the classroom as school districts release plans for 20211-2022 school year.