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Education June 12, 2021

Demonstrators show support for Critical Race Theory outside school board meeting

Pro-CRT and anti-CRT protestors confront each other. (photo by Arielle Robinson) By Arielle Robinson About 50 Cobb County residents, students, parents and educators demonstrated in favor of Critical Race Theory…

Education June 12, 2021

Hutchins expresses bewilderment, frustration over critical race theory ban

By Arielle Robinson Cobb County Board of Education Post 3 member Leroy “Tre” Hutchins weighed in on the school district banning the teaching of critical race theory, explaining why he…

Education June 9, 2021

SCLC activist says Cobb school district trying to suppress free speech and conversations on racism

By Arielle Robinson A local SCLC activist who is also a Cobb County parent, grandparent and anti-racist activist says that the Cobb County School District is attempting to squash discussions…

Transportation June 4, 2021

Striping of I-575 at Barrett Parkway to resume this evening

The striping of I-575 starting at Barrett Parkway will resume this evening, Friday June 4 at 9 p.m. It will affect traffic in both directions. The Georgia Department of Transportation…

Education June 3, 2021

Cobb school district warns Allatoona High graduation participants of possible weather interruptions

In a press release marked “Urgent,” the Cobb County School District warned participants in tonight’s Allatoona High School graduation that the ceremonies for this evening might be paused for rain….

Transportation June 2, 2021

Cobb County announces road closings for summer construction

Cobb County announced road closings of three county roads for the summer construction season. The announcement on the county’s website highlighted projects on Cheatham Hill Road, Willeo Road at the…

Education May 28, 2021

Pebblebrook High graduation postponed due to inclement weather

According to a press release from the Cobb County School District, the Pebblebrook High School graduation ceremony will be postponed until tomorrow, Saturday May 29, at 2 p.m. Here is…

Education May 21, 2021

Special events center, Sprayberry High rebuild included on Cobb’s SPLOST VI draft list

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District released a list of proposed projects Thursday to be considered for the November SPLOST VI referendum. The special purpose local options sales…

Education April 24, 2021

Wheeler name change supporters refused spot on agenda, so they took it to the public comments

Students and parents concerned about the racist legacy of Joseph E. Wheeler High School in Marietta exercised complete control over the public comment section of Cobb’s Board of Education monthly…

Education April 19, 2021

Parents say ‘it’s our turn” at rally for Sprayberry rebuild

By Rebecca Gaunt Supporters turned out with enthusiasm, flashy signs and bright pink shirts to rally for Sprayberry High School’s much-desired modernization. Parents say they are sick of the attitude…

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