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Education, News January 6, 2026

Randy Scamihorn elected chair, David Chastain vice chair of Cobb school board in party-line vote

In a short and unsurprising called meeting, Republican Post 1 member Randy Scamihorn was elected chairman of the Cobb County Board of Education in a 4-3 party-line vote, and Republican…

A schoolhouse with books superimposed on the front

Elections May 15, 2024

Cobb County school board Post 1 candidate Q&A: Scamihorn and Benson

By Rebecca Gaunt Republican Randy Scamihorn, the current board chair, is aiming for a fourth term on the Cobb County Board of Education, but will first have to face Democratic…

Education, News December 15, 2025

Court battle continues over expulsion for Cobb student who warned friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is pursuing the expulsion of a middle school student who used his school-issued device to warn a friend about a shooting threat,…

Education, News December 8, 2025

Ethics commission rules three Cobb school board members must return illegal campaign contributions

By Rebecca Gaunt Three Republicans on the Cobb County Board of Education must forfeit donations received in their 2024 campaigns from two political action committees created by a former Freeman…

Marc Smith speaking before Cobb County Board of Elections

Cobb County School District November 15, 2025

Cobb schools’ bus safety debate flares again; $2 million approved for 8 more vapor wake K-9s

By Rebecca Gaunt The purchase of 30 new school buses renewed tensions over safety, which have been lingering since the bus fleet maintenance crew showed up at the April Cobb…

Education October 31, 2025

Cobb legislators call on Gov. Kemp to remove Cristadoro from school board

By Rebecca Gaunt State Representatives Terry Cummings (D-Mableton), Mekyah McQueen (D Smyrna), Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw), and Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to conduct a formal ethics…

Education August 22, 2025

‘See you in court’: Construction contract approved for Mableton school bus depot

By Rebecca Gaunt Mableton residents, who have spent the past year trying to convince the Cobb County School District not to proceed with plans for a bus depot on 6.9…

A contractor holding blueprints, a stack of residential blueprints, and a representation of a site map

Cobb County School District August 22, 2025

‘No super secret, covert mission’: Construction contract approved for canceled event center site

By Rebecca Gaunt In a 5-2 vote, the Cobb County school board approved a $1.97 million contract with Woodstock-based NPSG Built to add parking at 440 and 460 Glover St.,…

Laura Zhiss speaking at school board meeting

Education August 21, 2025

No more broadcast of public comments after 4-3 vote by Cobb school board

Photo above: Laura Zhiss By Rebecca Gaunt Following a party line vote of 4-3 Thursday evening, public comments will no longer be broadcast or recorded for the public record by…

Screenshot of Mableton resident Susan Steinway speaking at school board meeting in opposition to bus depot

Education May 23, 2025

Cobb County School District proceeding with Mableton bus depot over objections

Photo above: Mableton resident Susan Steinway speaks out on school bus depot during public comment at school board meeting By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District issued a bid…

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Food Safety February 15, 2026

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