Vaughan Elementary School marked National Paraprofessional Week with special recognition for staff members. The school also announced family activities like an upcoming STEM challenge and shared important dates for spring events.

Cobb County School District has opened online registration for incoming kindergarten students. Families must provide specific documents during enrollment. The process can be started through the district’s website.

These former Cobb County area high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, April 21.

Cobb County is home to 551 registered sex offenders as of the first quarter of 2026, according to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry.

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Campbell Middle School has released its Milestone testing schedule for grades six through eight this spring. The school emphasizes its commitment to educational excellence with International Baccalaureate programs and dual language immersion.

The upcoming week starting Monday, April 20 will feature these former Cobb County area high school athletes.

These former Cobb County area high school athletes are set to compete on Sunday, April 19.

Leaders from three House science subcommittees have asked NASEM for details about its recent greenhouse gas study amid concerns over transparency and objectivity. The inquiry comes as questions arise regarding committee formation practices following EPA actions.

Mabry Middle School has released its Georgia Milestone Testing schedule for late April through early May. Families are advised about key dates and resources while technology readiness remains a focus. The announcement highlights ongoing efforts supporting academics and student well-being.

On Saturday, April 18, these former Cobb County area high school standouts will be in action.

A bipartisan group led by Reps. Hill, Adams, McCormick, and Figures introduced legislation aimed at improving access for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to federal research funds through new resources such as an online clearinghouse for grants opportunities.

Lassiter High School has scheduled varsity and junior guard tryouts from April 28-30 at its auxiliary gym. Rising seventh through ninth graders are encouraged to participate. Simpson Middle School supports student development with various academic programs and wellness initiatives.

South Cobb High School has reinstalled a Vietnam War memorial plaque honoring former students who served as soldiers. Alumni attended a ceremony marking its return outside the main entrance after years in storage due to renovations.

These former Cobb County area high school athletes will take part in events on Friday, April 17.

Chairman Rich McCormick spoke about major changes affecting scientific publishing during a congressional subcommittee hearing on Apr. 15. He addressed concerns such as paper mills producing fake studies and how artificial intelligence could worsen these problems. The discussion focused on…

Congressmen Rich McCormick and Glenn Ivey have relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Sickle Cell Disease Caucus. The group seeks improved policies, research funding, and better care for those affected by sickle cell disease.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) and Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing hands-on biotechnology education opportunities for high school students nationwide. The bill proposes new grants for teacher training and lab equipment while prioritizing underserved schools.

The Georgia Sex Offender Registry shows 553 registered sex offenders were living in Cobb County as of the week ending April 11.

Allatoona High School PTSA will host a summer SAT prep course this June aimed at busy students. The program includes instruction by experts and various resources. Registration details are available through the school’s official channels.