COVID-19 pandemic changes the role of school nurses in Georgia
“Is this allergies? Is this Johnny wanting to get out of class? Or is this truly, potentially COVID-19 like symptoms?"
“Is this allergies? Is this Johnny wanting to get out of class? Or is this truly, potentially COVID-19 like symptoms?"
Incredible Georgia girl earns highest Girl Scout honor, the Gold Award
A Smyrna ninth-grader has earned the highest Girl Scout award for creating math videos for sixth graders to help them during the pandemic.
A Smyrna ninth-grader has earned the highest Girl Scout award for creating math videos for sixth graders to help them during the pandemic.
Georgia school districts prepare to vaccinate faculty, staff on Monday
School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.
School districts across the state are preparing to launch mass vaccination plans for employees that expressed interest in receiving vaccines.
Cobb County Schools cancel Ultra Violet light contract hours before FOX 5 I-Team investigation airs
Cobb School System made a late in the day decision to kill a controversial UV light contract hours before I-Team investigation of product safety was set to air.
Cobb School System made a late in the day decision to kill a controversial UV light contract hours before I-Team investigation of product safety was set to air.
Preliminary investigation of Cobb County Schools spending underway in District Attorney's office
Cobb County District Attorney, Flynn Broady, has opened a preliminary investigation into the multimillion-dollar COVID-19 fighting expenditures by the Cobb County School Board.
Cobb County District Attorney, Flynn Broady, has opened a preliminary investigation into the multimillion-dollar COVID-19 fighting expenditures by the Cobb County School Board.
Cobb County woman organizes school bus driver appreciation event
When Mindy Seger saw a social media post from a Cobb County school bus driver saying she needed masks to hand out to children as they boarded the bus, Seger knew she had to step in to help. She decided to organize a school bus driver appreciation event.
When Mindy Seger saw a social media post from a Cobb County school bus driver saying she needed masks to hand out to children as they boarded the bus, Seger knew she had to step in to help. She decided to organize a school bus driver appreciation event.
'Targeted, external attack' of Cobb County School's emergency warning system
The Cobb County School District and Cobb County Police Department are investigating a “targeted, external attack” of the district’s emergency warning system earlier this month.
The Cobb County School District and Cobb County Police Department are investigating a “targeted, external attack” of the district’s emergency warning system earlier this month.
Cobb County teachers protest outside board meeting after COVID-19 deaths
More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.
More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.
Parents find out their children were supposed to be quarantined after the fact
Some Cobb County parents say they were told their children had to quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 over Thanksgiving break, but they weren't notified until after the break.
Some Cobb County parents say they were told their children had to quarantine after being exposed to COVID-19 over Thanksgiving break, but they weren't notified until after the break.
Cobb County Schools scraps committee to rename Wheeler, Walton high schools
The Cobb County School Board has decided to halt plans to consider renaming two Cobb County high schools named after men historians believe held white supremacist values.
The Cobb County School Board has decided to halt plans to consider renaming two Cobb County high schools named after men historians believe held white supremacist values.
Cobb teachers demand transparency and safety measures during pandemic
There is some frustration in the classroom in the midst of the pandemic. The Cobb County Association of Educators held a rally Thursday evening demanding the school board make some changes for the safety of educators and students.
There is some frustration in the classroom in the midst of the pandemic. The Cobb County Association of Educators held a rally Thursday evening demanding the school board make some changes for the safety of educators and students.
10 positive COVID-19 cases in 9 Cobb County elementary schools
After one week of face-to-face learning nine Cobb County elementary schools are already reporting COVID-19 cases.
After one week of face-to-face learning nine Cobb County elementary schools are already reporting COVID-19 cases.
Changes this week for some metro Atlanta school districts
Parents in one metro Atlanta school district face a deadline for virtual or in-person classes as two other districts get ready to go back to the classroom.
Parents in one metro Atlanta school district face a deadline for virtual or in-person classes as two other districts get ready to go back to the classroom.
Cobb Schools announces start date for face-to-face instruction
Cobb County Schools announced Thursday phased start dates for face-to-face instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cobb County Schools announced Thursday phased start dates for face-to-face instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Architectural firm creates virtual learning space for employees' children
Catherine LaValley has a fulltime job in sales and another full-time job as the single mother of a 16-year-old and 11-year-old twins who just started sixth grade at a Cobb County middle school.
Catherine LaValley has a fulltime job in sales and another full-time job as the single mother of a 16-year-old and 11-year-old twins who just started sixth grade at a Cobb County middle school.
Cobb County School Board member under fire for use of offensive term
A Cobb County school district board member is under fire for a recent newsletter emailed to people in the district.
A Cobb County school district board member is under fire for a recent newsletter emailed to people in the district.
Cobb County parents report issued on first day of online learning
Dozens of Cobb County parents called the FOX 5 newsroom complaining they could not log on for day one of virtual learning on Monday.
Dozens of Cobb County parents called the FOX 5 newsroom complaining they could not log on for day one of virtual learning on Monday.
Cobb County parents concerned with 'lack of communication' ahead of virtual semester
On Monday, thousands of Cobb County students will log in to their digital classroom.However, some parents say they’re anxious about the new online program.
On Monday, thousands of Cobb County students will log in to their digital classroom.However, some parents say they’re anxious about the new online program.
Cobb County orchestra director calls on industry greats to help with virtual curriculum
Cook discovered a new way for his nearly 200 students to still harmonize, and he’s calling on the industry greats for a helping hand.
Cook discovered a new way for his nearly 200 students to still harmonize, and he’s calling on the industry greats for a helping hand.
Cobb County parents protesting over plans for back to school
The first day of school in Cobb County is just a couple of weeks away, but a group of parents isn't happy with how that first day will look. They're planning a protest Saturday
The first day of school in Cobb County is just a couple of weeks away, but a group of parents isn't happy with how that first day will look. They're planning a protest Saturday