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Education August 31, 2021

Cobb school district gives substitute teachers a temporary pay raise

The Cobb County School DIstrict distributed the following press release announcing a temporary pay increase for substitute teachers: Substitutes in Cobb Schools will soon have an extra reason to smile…

Connie Jackson addresses the board in support of the teachers raises. (photo by Rebecca Gaunt)

Education July 19, 2018

Board of Education Approves Raise For Cobb County Teachers

The Cobb County Board of Education unanimously approved a 2.6 percent raise for 15,000 employees Thursday. Previously, the board had approved a 1.1 percent raise for teachers, in addition to…

Sign t Lindley Middle School in article about MIC education forum

Cobb County School District April 22, 2018

Cobb Teachers Receive Raise; No Change to Compensation for Substitutes

The Cobb County Board of Education approved a 1.1 percent raise for teachers Thursday, as well as a one-time 1.1 percent bonus. While news of a raise is welcome, teachers…

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Education December 5, 2023

How Georgia Educators Helped Students “Cross the Finish Line” to Graduation

By Hannah Watson (Watson is a senior at Kennesaw State University) Georgia’s four-year graduation rate increased to 84.4%, which had never occurred since 2011 Georgia teachers raised the state’s graduation…

Cobb County December 5, 2023

A Cobb Legal Aid attorney explains food stamps (SNAP)

Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for all members of a family to lead active, healthy lives. It is a global concern, affecting diverse populations…

Marietta December 5, 2023

Exceptional Marietta staff and retirees are given awards for their service

by Larry Felton Johnson Government workers often have a bad reputation, which we at the Courier think is unfair. We all get frustrated with long lines, roads the don’t get…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 5, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a young, sweet shepherd mix, and I sure could use a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female tri-color German shepherd. The following information on this potential family member…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 5, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m a small kitty who needs a family after being homeless”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…