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Cobb County Water System Reports 250 Gallon Sewage Overflow
The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 250 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on Aug. 20. The overflow, resulting from roots, occurred at 4966 Mable Lake Drive in Mableton and discharged into a tributary to the Clay Branch. The Water System was notified of the overflow on Aug. 20 at 7:33 a.m. and the overflow was stopped on Aug. 20 at 8:15 a.m. ...
Cobb teachers use virtual reality to enhance classroom lessons
Cobb County teachers will soon begin using virtual reality to help their students better grasp science and math lessons.Why it matters: Educators are increasingly exploring ways to meet students where they are, and that means incorporating into the classroom technology they may already have at home.Driving the news: The Cobb County School District on Monday held a professional learning session where teachers were introduced to virtual reality headsets featuring the Prisms of Reality platform.The platform, designed to get students interested in the STEM fields, features modules that present real-world problems for students to solve.Subjects on the platform include seventh- and...
Cupid: County to Accept Judge's Ruling, Switch to State Map
Cobb County will accept the ruling that struck down its “home rule” map as unconstitutional, Chairwoman Lisa Cupid confirmed Wednesday. In a text to the MDJ, Cupid wrote that she plans to place an item on the commission’s agenda to “formalize the acceptance” of Cobb Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill’s Tuesday ruling and “move forward” with the maps passed by the Georgia Legislature in 2022. The county has fought to...
Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: Meet Samson, the Sweet Terrier Mix!
Introducing Samson, the Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day from the Cobb Animal Shelter. Samson is a medium-sized, brown and black terrier mix who is ready to find his forever home. At just 2 years old, Samson is a vibrant and affectionate pup with a long coat and a sweet temperament. Here are some...
Advisories on use of Lake Acworth lifted after bacteria levels return to normal
Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt announced that the advisories on the use of Lake Acworth have been lifted after several days of testing due to Friday’s sewage spill. Here’s the text of the latest update:. The city of Acworth has removed advisories along Lake Acworth access points...
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