Cobb County School District

Mableton October 23, 2024

Mableton residents continue fight against Cobb County School District bus depot plan

By Rebecca Gaunt Mabletonians voiced their disapproval of the Cobb County School District’s planned bus depot at 440 Veterans Memorial Highway during public comment at the school board’s work 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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Business October 10, 2024

Want to do business with Cobb government or schools? There’s an upcoming event to show you how

Do you own or manage a firm that offers a product or service, and are you interested in doing business with either the Cobb County government or with the school…

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Elections October 10, 2024

Laura Judge: the candidate in her own words

[The Cobb County Courier has extended an invitation to all candidates who are running for offices representing all or part of Cobb County. If you are a candidate and would…

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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…

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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…

Cobb school board member speaks at press conference

Education September 20, 2024

Citizens protest ‘pornography in Cobb schools’ outside district headquarters

Board Chair Randy Scamihorn called the dispute over books “ideological.” (all photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education Chair Randy Scamihorn and board member Brad…

Opinion September 19, 2024

Cobb Schools Talk About Books, But Stay Silent on Safety

This guest opinion article is by Heather Tolley-Bauer, co-founder of Watching the Funds – Cobb Another Cobb County Schools Board of Education meeting is upon us, and once again, school…

Mableton September 9, 2024

Mableton leaders object to Cobb school district’s alleged plan for Veterans Memorial Highway bus depot

Photo above by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Mableton leaders are objecting to the Cobb County School District’s alleged plans for a 6.9-acre property it owns at 440 Veterans Memorial…

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