Cobb explores converting alternative school into digital academy

Cobb County School administrators are looking at possibly converting alternative Oakwood High School into a digital academy. The administrators will hold two sessions from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 and Aug. 8. They will take place at the Oakwood campus activity room at 1560 Joyner Ave. in Marietta. The district’s school board will discuss the conversions at its August meetings.

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