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Parents push to get 'outdated' Sprayberry High School rebuilt
Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart.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Sprayberry High School parents said the building is outdated and falling apart.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.
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.