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Help Students Plan for the Future with Free Webinar
Cobb families will once again be able to explore post-secondary options for their students thanks to partnership between the Cobb County School District and Next Steps Webinars. The upcoming webinar, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, will provide insights into a wide range of career paths and educational opportunities after graduation. One of the highlights of the event is an interactive breakout session, where participants will have the chance to meet with actively hiring employers and discuss apprenticeships, internships and job opportunities for students. Parents can easily register for the webinar at https://tinyurl.com/msnd5dnk. Once registered, participants will receive event reminders and resource links to help prepare for the webinar.
Marietta High, Cobb Schools See Increase in Graduation Rate
The Marietta and Cobb school districts, as well as the state, saw their graduation rates increase in 2024, data released Tuesday shows. Marietta’s sole high school, Marietta High, saw its graduation rate rise to 91.4%, compared to 86.4% last year. “These graduation rates are more than just numbers — they represent the resilience and determination of our students, educators and families,” Marietta Superintendent Grant Rivera said. “It’s a testament to...
Marietta High School Class of 1974 Hosts 50th Reunion
The Marietta High School Class of 1974 held its 50-year reunion at the Marietta Country Club Saturday night. Over 200 attendees gathered to rekindle over a buffet dinner, making it the largest reunion the class had seen, said Betsy Maloney Miller, chair of the reunion planning committee. She said the large turnout was due to fellow former classmate Ralph Fowler’s relentless research. ...
KIPP Atlanta students help community members register to vote
Some local high school students believe voter turnout in the United States is too low. Channel 2′s Tyisha Fernandes was in northwest Atlanta at KIPP Collegiate Academy where students were getting people registered.
Marietta, Cobb Teachers of the Year Join Walk of Honor
MARIETTA — The Teachers of the Year for the Cobb and Marietta school districts unveiled their handprints on the Teacher Walk of Honor in Glover Park on Tuesday. Teachers Karen Wright and Maria Nelson lifted the cover off their immortalized handprints on the sidewalk, representing their lasting impression on the community. The ceremony is part of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s annual Give Our Schools a Hand celebration, which honors...
Week 8 Offensive Line of the Week: Douglas County
GHSF Daily’s Offensive Line of the Week is Douglas County’s unit of Julius Dumas, Brooklyn Spivey, Joshua Vaughan, Devin Munford, Chase Mideau, Eddie Alford and Terrance Brandon with tight end Bryce Anderson. They paved the way for 748 total yards (464 rushing, 285 passing) in a 42-17 victory...
KSU Students Protest for Palestine One Year into War
KENNESAW — On the one year anniversary of Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel, Kennesaw State University students held a protest in support of the Palestinian people, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza. Dozens of KSU students and members of the Atlanta chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation came to the campus green Monday morning, chanting slogans such as “Free Palestine” and “stop the bombing, stop the lies.” ...
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