Cherokee elementary school stages “Run for the Arts!” fund raiser

Oak Grove Elementary Fine Arts Academy in Cherokee County is hosting a “Run for the Arts!” fundraiser at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Etowah High School, 6565 Putnam Ford Rd., in Woodstock. Pre-race day entry fees for the 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run are $25 for adults, $20 for students, and $12 for the kid’s 1 mile race. Details including on-line registration can be found at the school website -http://portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/oakgrove-es/default.aspx. To sign up as a corporate sponsor, call (770) 974-6682.

Atlanta parents, residents object to plans to close some schools

Due to lower enrollment and climbing costs, 16 school buildings would be repurposed under the plan, with several schools closing and their students rezoned for other schools.

Judge overturns expulsion of Cobb student who warned friends of school threat

A Cobb County judge said the school system did not prove that a student who warned friends about a perceived threat intentionally disrupted the school day.