5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

How To Get Your Kids Back on the School-Sleeping Schedule

Patch readers in West Cobb and other nearby communities have shared their tips on getting kids ready for "early to bed and early to rise." Got any suggestions to add? Tell us in the comments.

State Superintendent Seeking Student Advisers

Student Advisory council members will be chosen by a Georgia Department of Education committee.

5 Great Back to School Deals: Where to Find the Best Prices

According to Consumer Reports' "ShopSmart" issue, Walmart and Target have the best prices on school supplies among major retailers.

2013-14 Cobb School Calendar

Here are the key dates to remember for the upcoming school year.

Assistant Superintendent Named for West Cobb Schools

An elementary principal is leaving to become the assistant superintendent that will oversee all schools in the Harrison, Hillgrove and McEachern high school districts.

Cobb Approves Partial Math Book Funding

A bid to restore the full $7.5 million in spending rejected this spring also was turned down.

Budget, Math Resources Before School Board

A tax digest shortfall and an alternative to a rejected Common Core proposal are on Wednesday's agenda.

Cobb Posts 2013-14 Bus Routes

Students will be allowed to bring water in containers with a secure lid or cap onto school buses during the months of August and September.

Cobb Parents to Ride Along with Kindergarteners

The district will offer the practice run on the eve of the first day of school.

Cobb School Board to Set Millage Rate

Thursday's special called meeting begins at 9 a.m.

Marietta Facility to Offer Back-to-School Immunizations

School starts Aug. 7 in Cobb.

Cobb, Marietta CRCT Scores Posted

School-by-school results were compiled by the Georgia Department of Education.

Cobb Area Superintendent To Lead Alabama District

Doreen Griffith's departure follows that of West Cobb area superintendent Rick Beaulieu.

West Cobb Child Care Ratings Announced

Sheryl D. Howard's facility on Rifle Ridge Southwest received the highest possible rating.

Common Core Foes Stay on Attack in Cobb

Former Congressman Bob Barr was among those speaking out at Thursday's Cobb school board meeting.

Cobb Students Show Modest CRCT Gains

Powder Springs Residents Among North Georgia Grads

About 1,278 students received degrees from the University of North Georgia.

Hillgrove AP Headed to Fulton County

He will be an assistant principal at a Sandy Springs charter school.

Cobb Educators Named 'Master Teachers'

National Report Highlights Cobb Grad

A new national report singles out Cobb and five other school systems that have boosted African-American student participation in and performance on Advanced Placement tests.

Cobb Revisits Common Core Issue

The school board heard possible options in lieu of math textbooks, but took no action.

Cobb Graduates Receive Scholarships

Harrison and Hillgrove are among the Cobb schools with National Merit Scholarship winners.

West Cobb Vals and Sals

Meet the students who were tops in the class of 2013 at Harrison, Hillgrove and McEachern.

Why Aren’t Our Kids Graduating?

More than 30 percent of Georgia high school students aren’t graduating in four years. What do you think is keeping these students from earning their diploma?

Harrison's Grad Rate: 90.71 Percent

The Cobb County School District fared better than the state.

Early Dismissals for Cobb Schools This Week

Students will be released early at set times, depending on grade level, Wednesday and Thursday.

Should This Church Get So Much Attention?

A church known for protesting at soldiers’ funerals held Saturday a demonstration to praise a tornado that caused devastation in a college town. Tell us if you think the church is deserving of its media attention or the efforts of counter-protesters.

Cobb School Board Adopts FY 2014 Budget

The $856.3 million budget approved Thursday includes 5 furlough days and 182 teacher cuts through attrition.

Southern Poly to Offer New Degrees

Both have a focus on the environment.

Cobb School Budget Hearing is Tonight

The public is invited to comment on the tentative fiscal year 2014 budget.

Dallas Veterans Advocate Honored

Derek Ridings has helped student veterans receive money from the federal government to pay for school.

Cobb School Furlough Dates Proposed

The school board has received two possible options as it moves closer to adopting the fiscal year 2014 budget.

Marietta, Cobb Schools Top State Average in New Achievement Test

Marietta City and Cobb County Schools fared well in the College and Career Ready Performance Index, which replaces Adequate Yearly Progress reports.

UGA Will Graduate 5,255 Students in Spring 2013

Among those finishing are 13 undergraduates with a 4.0 GPA

Cobb School Board Adopts Tentative Budget

Additional changes have been proposed to the $894 million budget approved by a 4-3 vote Monday.

McEachern Grad Dies in Columbus

The funeral of 19-year-old Giselle Ortiz will be held Thursday at Macland Baptist Church.

Tentative Cobb School Budget Vote Expected

The board of education is scheduled to take an initial vote at Monday's called work session.

Confederate Constitution Displayed in the Special Collections Library

UGA's Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library has the only remaining copy of this document.

Cobb School Board Nixes Math Books

Opposition to Common Core curriculum standards resulted in 4-3 votes against new texts starting with the 2013-14 academic year.