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(L-R) Jennifer Susko, John Nwosu, Charisse Davis (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

Education July 26, 2021

School counselor and anti-racism activist Jennifer Susko resigns from Cobb schools in protest

(L-R) Jennifer Susko, John Nwosu, Charisse Davis (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) School counselor and anti-racism activist Jennifer Susko, a well-known figure in the Cobb County education community, resigned her…

Education July 23, 2021

Questions remain after Cobb County School District releases COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District released its COVID-19 protocols for the 2021-2022 school year Tuesday, but many families are frustrated by unanswered questions. [Editor’s note: an open inquiry…

Austin Heller in plaid shirt seated on wall in front of fountain

Education July 22, 2021

KSU student Austin Heller announces intent to run for Cobb school board

Austin Heller, a Political Science major at Kennesaw State University, announced his intent to run for Cobb County Board of Education, Post 4, hoping to unseat incumbent Republican David Chastain…

Cobb County July 21, 2021

Cobb school system updates policies on health, COVID

In a press release distributed yesterday afternoon the Cobb County School District announced updated policies and protocols regarding public health and COVID. The public health protocol page (which you can…

Guest Opinion July 10, 2021

Sorting out Critical Race Theory – A Hot Topic in Cobb County

By Lawrence P. King [This is a guest opinion article by Lawrence P. King, consultant and Publisher of Stem News Chronicle] Critical Race Theory is a collection of research themes…

Education June 15, 2021

Cobb school district issues update on the review of its accreditation

The Cobb County School District, which has been beleaguered by charges of racism, and of the school board’s effective blocking of the ability of Black school board members to put…

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…

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…

Health Care May 14, 2021

Cobb schools will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear a mask

The Cobb County School District has updated its COVID-19 precautionary policies based on recent CDC recommendations. The press release from the district announcing the change is reprinted below: Cobb Schools…

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Uncategorized January 15, 2025

Cobb County announces intent to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

Cobb County announced in a news release (reprinted below) that it intends to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia’s new law created with the passage and signing…

Education January 15, 2025

Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators

[This article by Travis Highfield first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute…

Marietta January 15, 2025

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