Cobb Schools SPLOST Plan Taking Shape

The Cobb Board of Education will conduct public hearings this fall to determine whether to call for a referendum in early 2013.

Put Patch to Work For Your School This Year

Principals, teachers parents, learn how Patch can help you spread the word about what's happening at your school.

After 50 Years, a New Clarkdale Floods with Hope

After 50 years and despite a flood that destroyed the school building, the community of Clarkdale Elementary stood together in unity.

Cobb County Schools Bus Practice is Friday

Bus route practice is Friday.

Common Core Curriculum Comes to Cobb County

The state-by-state initiative is designed to create an improved national standard of education, creating students that can compete in the global marketplace.

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 10

See what items are tax-exempt during the holiday.

United Way, Publix Collecting School Supplies

People are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood Publix through Aug. 12 to drop off school supplies.

Cobb Schools OK Stop-Arm Fines

The measure, prompted by the tragic death of an East Cobb kindergartener, still needs Cobb commission approval.

Millage Rate on Cobb School Board Agenda

Thursday's meeting also includes the likely appointment of a new Kell High School principal.

Back To School? Already? Where Did Summer Go?

Patch's Question of the Week asks, are Cobb County kids heading back to school too soon?

Clarkdale Celebrates 50 Years with Brand New School

On Aug. 4 at 10 a.m., Clarkdale Elementary and the community that supports it will celebrate the school's 50th anniversary with a dedication of the new school.

Life After Imagine Mableton

Imagine Mableton students are able to continue learning together at a summer enrichment camp led by former teachers of the charter school.

Smyrna Charter School Bid Rejected

Citing financial concerns, the Cobb school board voted 4-3 to deny a petition by the Smyrna Academy of Excellence.

Post 3 Candidates Hope to Improve Area Schools

Cobb Board of Education incumbent David Morgan and his two challengers, Dr. Bobby Allen and Karyn Harrison, agree that putting students first is key.

Charter School Petition on Cobb Board Agenda

Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is recommending denial of a start-up school in Smyrna, despite strong community support for the plan.

Former South Cobb High Coach Dies

Tim Crunk also taught and coached at Sprayberry and Kennesaw Mountain high schools.

Celebrating South Cobb's Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Here's where the valedictorians and salutatorians for South Cobb and Pebblebrook's Class of 2012 are heading for college.

South Cobb Area Superintendent Headed to Virginia

Robert Benson, who currently serves as an area superintendent for Cobb County schools, will be leaving for another superintendent job at the end of this month.

Whitefield Graduation 2012

Whitefield Academy held its graduation ceremony this past weekend.

South Cobb Area Students Honored by Boys & Girls Clubs

About 10 students from South Cobb and Pebblebrook were among those honored recently for graduation from the organization's College Bound program.

Students, Staff Say Tearful Goodbye to Imagine Mableton

The charter school closed its doors for good on Friday.

Harmony Leland, Lindley Get All 'A's' On Health Inspections

Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for South Cobb schools.

Morgan 'Not Doing a Good Job,' Post 3 Contender Says

Bobby Allen said he decided to run for the Cobb Board of Education about a year ago because incumbent David Morgan is "not representing the people."

Sky View Students and Staff Say Final Farewell

Sky View Elementary has closed its doors for a final time. Before they did, current and past students held a celebration to remember the school and its history.

Send Us Your South Cobb & Pebblebrook Graduation Photos

After this afternoon's ceremonies, you can upload your special memories here -- it's a snap!

Special Grad Ceremony Promised for Students Who Pass Summer Retest

Several Cobb County seniors won't walk with their classmates this weekend because they failed a test that's being phased out.

Safe Graduation Celebration Tips

The Cobb Alcohol Task Force is encouraging youth and families to mark the special day responsibly.

What Do YOU Think about Teach for America?

Sound off on the program and what it could mean for your children in South Cobb schools.

Online Enrollment Surpasses Traditional Chatt Tech Campuses

Summer semester starts today at Chattahoochee Technical College.

Early Release Schedule for Cobb Schools

Students will be dismissed early on Wednesday and Thursday, the last two days of the 2011-12 school year.

Cobb School Board Fails on Budget

Board Vice Chairman David Morgan, who represents South Cobb, said he preferred a budget alternative that saved most of the district's reserves with five furlough days and increased class sizes.

Cobb BOE to OK Superintendent's Teach for America Fundraising Efforts

If the Cobb Board of Education approves, the superintendent will begin efforts to raise funds to cover costs for Teach for America teachers.

Mableton Woman Headed to Russia on Fulbright Scholarship

Amani Edwards from Mableton is one of about 1,700 U.S. citizens traveling abroad as part of the Fulbright scholarship.

2 South Cobb High Basketball Players Honor Fallen Female Player

South Cobb basketball seniors Brodnisha Taylor and Eniya Edwards will represent Cobb County in a memorial basketball tournament held annually in honor of a fallen female player.

Do High School Rankings Matter?

South Cobb and Pebblebrook were not ranked at all in the recent U.S. News & World Report's 2012 Best High Schools list.

Cobb BOE to Vote on Teach for America at Upcoming Board Meeting

After a discussion at its recent work session, Cobb schools superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa agreed to submit a recommendation about Teach for America for a vote at the next Cobb Board of Education meeting.

School Board to Vote on Name for Austell Intermediate

The school-naming committee narrowed the list down to three names. Two would honor local educators, George Hendricks and Sollie Cole.

WATCH LIVE: Cobb BOE to Revisit Teach for America

Local teacher associations are asking members to send emails and call board members and express disapproval of TFA.

Whitefield Names Valedictorian and Salutatorians

These three students have exemplified excellence in and out of the classroom.

South Cobb High Participates in Safe Driving Event

South Cobb High was the first school to pilot the Safe America Transportation Academy, which now has participating schools from all over Metro Atlanta.