Why Cobb Schools was the right choice for my family By A Cobb Mom I do not know who had more butterflies on my daughter’s first day of kindergarten, her or me. As she walked confidently into the school doors with her “big girl” bookbag, I could see a smiling teacher greet her and show […]
By A Cobb Mom Mornings at my house are a rush, trying to get the kids ready for school. One needs an extra snack for chorus practice, another needs an early wake-up for a club meeting — acting as an alarm clock for a middle schooler is no easy task. It feels like the North […]
Georgia Public Library Service has launched the new PLAY library card in select areas of the state, with plans to eventually roll out the card in all 159 Georgia counties. The PLAY card is unique because it is distributed through schools to each of their individual students. The card will contain a unique school number […]
As we first presented in the May/June 2021 issue, local businesses award thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Cobb County students. Since May, news of more scholarships has reached our desks, so we wanted to share the information with you. Congratulations to these students; they persevered through an incredibly tough school year. Credit […]
Local businesses award thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Cobb County students. Presented here is a condensed list of what’s available from local companies and business associations. While some of these awards already have been distributed this year, take note for your students who are graduating next year. Also, be sure to consult […]
Supporting local schools for nearly a decade By Cory Sekine-Pettite It’s an old story that America’s public schools often struggle to find funding for all of the educational programs and experiences they want to provide students. Some schools struggle with just keeping the lights on and the doors open. And people have argued ad nauseum […]