The measure, prompted by the tragic death of an East Cobb kindergartener, still needs Cobb commission approval.
The Cobb Board of Education made a number of personnel appointments on Thursday night.
Kathleen Angelucci claims David Banks violated board ethics by contacting school employees about his political opponents.
Thursday's meeting also includes the likely appointment of a new Kell High School principal.
Criterion Referenced Competency Test scores were released this week.
See some of the day’s top headlines from throughout Cobb County including a woman killed in a car crash and a school board member lashing out after his opponent was endorsed by a leading teachers' group.
See some of the day’s top headlines from throughout Cobb County including a debate over a daycare in Smyrna, and a park in Kennesaw needing more votes to be named America's Favorite Park and win a monetary prize.
The middle school is part of a pilot program that will allow students to use their cell phones and laptops as tools in the learning process.
Chattahoochee Technical College's Marietta Campus will be one of several sites nationwide, and the only in Georgia, to take part in a pilot program for military men and women.
Cassie Jones shares a little of why she helped write "Ahoy, Titanic! A Child’s Tour of the Great Ship" with Roswell Patch.
Kennesaw State's annual summer tradition kicks off with a Star Spangled Spectacular event Saturday, June 30.
Citing financial concerns, the Cobb school board voted 4-3 to deny a petition by the Smyrna Academy of Excellence.
Seven Cobb County students were among the 83 students statewide selected for the $91,000 scholarship program based on a combination of academic success, extracurricular involvement and community service.
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is recommending denial of a start-up school in Smyrna, despite strong community support for the plan.
Take a look at the ceremony and the recipients including a mother who enrolled on a dare from her son and recently called that dare by passing the GED after 40 years of wanting it to happen.
Shreiner Academy debate team students recently engaged in an intense discussion about the atomic bomb and Pearl Harbor.
The private school with Marietta students gave its young kindergarteners a proper sendoff.
SMART Showcase Schools serve as host sites for educators who are interested in implementing SMART products and receive benefits, including professional development opportunities.
The Saturday morning ceremony saw 350 Marietta High School seniors become graduates at Northcutt Stadium behind Marietta Middle School.
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After nearly four years of service, the Post 1 representative has chosen not to put her name on the ballot in the upcoming elections.
Commencement exercises for Osborne High School in Marietta can be seen live and DVD replays can be ordered on the Cobb County School District website.
The Cobb Alcohol Task Force is encouraging youth and families to mark the special day responsibly.
Marietta City students scored an average of 214, one point above the state average (213) and four points below the metro average (218).
Summer semester starts today at Chattahoochee Technical College.
The Cobb County Board of Education approves the same three-furlough-day plan it rejected Thursday as three members change their votes.
Kristin Beaudin replaces Diana Mills who is leaving the school district after seven years of service.
Chattahoochee Tech held a reception for its new president Ron Newcomb at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre.
The Board of Education has until June 30 to find a compromise that at least four members can support for fiscal 2013.
Two student productions and the instructor-led coverage of the Shuler Hensley Awards are up for Southeastern awards.
As Associate Superintendent Hibbs will assist with all facets of Marietta school district management and supervise curriculum and instruction, operations, technology and assessment.
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Three Marietta educators are among the 150 teachers named SMART Exemplary Educators in North America.
Sahr Singh of Marietta will compete against 54 fourth through eighth graders for the 2012 Bee crown and three scholarships worth $50,000. The 54 finalists beat millions of students to earn a place in the national contest.
This is the third year U.S. News has named Marietta High School to the list of best high schools in the nation.
The camp is for boys and girls ages seven to 16.
The school district observes a four-day work week energy conservation schedule during the summer.
University of Georgia President Michael Adams is expected today to announce his retirement in 2013.
Birney Elementary students learn summer garden planting, how to make wildflower seed bombs and how to release ladybugs.