Harrison High School coach accused of sexual assault of a student
A Harrison High School teacher and coach has been accused of having sex with a student under the age of 16.
Funeral for high school band teacher Madison Argo set for Thursday
Madison Argo, who had been the band director at Wheeler High School for just two years, will be laid to rest in Alabama on Thursday.
Protests at Cobb County School Board meeting: From banning books to calls to remove superintendent
Topics ranged from banning books to calls for the superintendent to be removed.
Board votes to fire Cobb County teacher on leave over children's book
The Cobb County School Board voted on Thursday to terminate Due West Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle.
Termination hearing for Cobb County teacher over book wraps up
It has been a long two days for Due West Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle. She was teary-eyed when she took the stand.
Back-to-school fairs and events in metro Atlanta | 2023
Here's a list of some back-to-school fairs and events happening for the 2023-24 school year in metro Atlanta.
Cobb County teacher's job in jeopardy over children's book about gender
A Cobb County teacher is fighting for her job after reading a book to her class. The district said it violated Georgia's new Divisive Concepts Law.
Warrants issued for Cobb County student accused of raping teen in girls’ bathroom
Cobb County Police are investigating a rape at a Kennesaw-area high school.
Anxiety high after unfounded rumors of threats North Cobb High School
Officials with the Cobb County School District tell FOX 5 rumors of a possible threat to students at North Cobb High School were unfounded, but some parents and students say they are still on edge.
Got questions for police? Here's you chance to ask
For the first time, every police agency in Cobb County will get together for a public forum. The community is invited to ask questions.
Student stabbed during cafeteria fight at Cobb County middle school, officials say
A fight at a Cobb County middle school injured two girls and prompted by a district and criminal investigation.
Delta flies at top of Forbes 'Best Employers' in Georgia list
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines tops the list of Forbes' "Best Employers" in Georgia list released on Wednesday. One hundred companies made the list in Georgia.
Big boost in pay for Cobb County school bus drivers
A big bump in pay for some local school drivers. The Cobb County School district voted tonight to raise the hourly pay by $5.25 an hour. Starting pay is now $25 an hour.
Cobb County mom says 5-year-old son was left on school bus for hours
She said she’s frustrated she wasn’t immediately notified by school officials and feels her son Tradon’s safety wasn't taken seriously.
Georgia Back-to-School dates 2022-2023: When north Georgia school districts return to classrooms
With the school year around the corner, many parents are prepping to send their children back to school. Check out this list of when your child is heading back to school.
Nazi symbol or not: New Cobb County school logo on hold after backlash
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Cobb School Board approves controversial measure to hire armed security guards
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
Cobb County Schools to launch new security measures
A number of parents showed up at the Cobb School Board meeting to talk about safety issues. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said there will be a number of changes in place by the time the new school year begins.
Cobb County students protest code of conduct, demand tougher punishment for hate speech
Dozens of Cobb County students are fired up over what they call a lack of accountable to racism and homophobia in their schools. Students are demanding the school district update their code of conduct related to hate speech and discrimination.
Cobb County Schools employees to receive $2,000 bonus, superintendent says
All full-time and part-time Cobb County School District staff will be eligible to receive a cash bonus, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced during a board meeting Thursday.