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Education June 10, 2022

Voting rights organizations file lawsuit over Cobb Schools redistricting

By Rebecca Gaunt Voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Cobb County school board redistricting map, alleging discrimination against communities of color, particularly Black and Hispanic voters, by…

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Climate and Weather March 27, 2022

Cobb County Red Flag Warning extended through Sunday

The Red Flag Warning, for Cobb County and much of the rest of north and central Georgia, from the National Weather Service, warning of high danger of fire breaking out…

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Climate and Weather March 26, 2022

Red Flag Warning in Cobb County: high fire danger due to high wind and low humidity noon until 8 p.m. Saturday

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Cobb County and much of the rest of north Georgia from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday March 26. What…

2022 Elections March 21, 2022

Nichelle Davis: Q & A with the unopposed candidate for Cobb School Board Post 6

By Rebecca Gaunt As the only candidate to qualify in the race for Cobb County Board of Education Post 6, Nichelle Davis is the presumptive winner who will replace Charisse…

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From the Editor January 14, 2022

Cobb County School District emails should be available to the public except in narrow circumstances

This From the Editor opinion piece started as a Twitter rant. I was reflecting early this morning on the outrageous cost estimates the Cobb County School District presents to the…

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Education January 7, 2022

New chair, no more COVID-19 contact tracing after tense Cobb School Board meeting

By Rebecca Gaunt In another strained Cobb County Board of Education meeting Thursday, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the district will no longer do contact tracing for COVID-19, except for undefined…

Cobb County School District November 12, 2021

Cognia gives Cobb County School District one year to make changes

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District maintained its accreditation but was given one year to make improvements by Cognia. One of the big takeaways from the accrediting firm’s report…

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Education October 15, 2021

Judge rules in favor of Cobb County School District in mask lawsuit

By Rebecca Gaunt A judge in U.S. District Court has ruled on the side of the Cobb County School District in a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary…

Education October 15, 2021

Cobb Board of Education passes antisemitism and racism resolution over objections

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School Board passed a resolution against antisemitism and racism 4-2 despite requests to postpone it until next month for review and discussion. Board member…

Health Care October 14, 2021

U.S. District Court in Atlanta to Hear COVID-19 Lawsuit for Cobb County Students with Disabilities

By Rebecca Gaunt The matter of masks and other COVID-19 CDC recommendations in the Cobb County School District will go in front of a judge Friday. The Southern Poverty Law…

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