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Grant Rivera and board members joked that they felt smarter just being in the presence of Andy Chinuntdet, who received a perfect ACT score.

Marietta, Marietta schools September 20, 2018

Marietta schools extend Grant Rivera’s contract

The Marietta City school board indicated they are happy with the performance of Superintendent Grant Rivera by approving a contract extension through 2021 Tuesday night. He took over the position…

Marietta September 21, 2017

Tree maintenance to cause traffic delays in Marietta

Daytime drivers in Marietta will experience delays on Whitlock Avenue next week due to tree-trimming, according to city officials. The Marietta Power and Water Department will work from 9:30 a.m….

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Kennesaw January 17, 2025

Kennesaw intends to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt City manager Jeff Drobney recommended at Monday’s City Council work session that the City of Kennesaw opt out of the House Bill 581 homestead exemption. The intent…

Screenshot of Cobb school board member Becky Sayler at the dais. Taken from the Cobb County Board of Eduction meeting video

Education December 6, 2024

Sayler’s safety amendments fail to get support of Cobb school board majority

By Rebecca Gaunt Democratic board member Becky Sayler tried and failed to make four amendments regarding safety and security to the Cobb County School District’s proposed list of legislative priorities…

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Business November 3, 2024

“State of the Battery” at the Cobb Chamber’s November Marquis Monday

The Cobb Chamber will host its Marquee Monday event this Monday, Nov. 4, with a “State of the Battery” panel and a celebration of top educators from Cobb County and…

screenshot of Chris Ragsdale during school board work session

Education October 18, 2024

Cobb superintendent announces six more ‘lewd’ books pulled from circulation

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the removal of six more “sexually explicit” books from schools in the district at Thursday’s work session, bringing the…

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Education October 7, 2024

Cobb County School District average SAT score in state top 10, above national results

Cobb County School District average SAT ninth in state, beating state and national averages By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District ranked in the top 10 for Georgia’s 2024 average…

Cobb County School District official next to sign criticizing the superintendent

Government transparency and freedom of information October 1, 2024

Complaint filed with state AG over Cobb County School District’s handling of open records requests

Photo of Cobb schools Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer John Floresta by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt The financial watchdog group Watching the Funds – Cobb filed a complaint last…

A group of people in vigil outside the Cobb County School District offices

Education September 20, 2024

Safety not on Cobb school board agenda despite parent requests

Community members held a moment of silence for the victims at Apalachee High School — Photo by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Requests that safety be added to Thursday’s Cobb…

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