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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. ...
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, 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 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 the...
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.” ...
Lemon Street Elementary Awarded Plaque for Historical Significance
MARIETTA — The former Lemon Street Elementary School in Marietta was awarded a plaque Saturday by the National Register of Historic Places for its lasting impact on African American students in the city. Former Lemon Street students attended a ceremony at the school where Marietta Superintendent Grant Rivera unveiled a replica of the plaque that will soon be displayed in front of the building. “This place is special,” Rivera told...
Indian Knoll Elementary Named Microsoft Showcase School
Indian Knoll Elementary School has earned a global honor for effectively using technology for teaching and learning for the fourth consecutive year. The school has been selected by Microsoft as a 2024-25 Microsoft Showcase School in honor of its successful use of educational technology to benefit students and teachers, the Cherokee County School District announced. Only 30 U.S. schools were selected as showcase schools last year. As a showcase school,...
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