Education
Education

Cobb school says it must dismantle part of $150,000 addition

Cobb County schools officials are slated to remove expensive acoustics panels in Wheeler High School’s new performing arts center because they’re obstructing the sprinkler system. The Cobb County fire marshal’s office found the problem in a review of the recently finished, multi-million dollar project.
Cobb County schools officials are slated to remove expensive acoustics panels in Wheeler High School’s new performing arts center because they’re obstructing the sprinkler system. The Cobb County fire marshal’s office found the problem in a review of the recently finished, multi-million dollar project.
By
March 25, 2016

Cobb County schools are slated to remove expensive acoustic panels in Wheeler High School's new performing arts center after the fire marshal determined they would obstruct the sprinkler system.

Parents and others view the changes as a waste of taxpayer money and are concerned the sound quality in the new center will suffer. The recently completed center, part of a nearly $20 million dollar project at the school which also includes a new gym and upgrades to athletic facilities, seats around 750 people.

The county fire marshal’s office gave the school in Marietta a temporary certificate of occupancy in February, which means the center can be used by students and others. But that expires April 15.

To find out more, check out MyAJC.com

About the Author

Rose French is a digital platforms producer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Follow Rose French on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Morehouse alum Alex Maganda was recently detained by immigration authorities. (Courtesy of Maszoliin Spencer)

Credit: Maszoliin Spencer

Morehouse College alum detained by ICE in Texas

Alex Maganda, a former Morehouse football player, came to the U.S. from Mexico at 5 years old, his attorney said. A hearing on his case is expected within the next two weeks.

More Georgia teachers are getting free or cheap master’s degrees. Here’s how.

With teacher turnover rates on the rise, school systems and universities are partnering in a growing effort to recruit and retain Georgia educators.

Georgia school districts prepare for cellphone ban ahead of state deadline

Metro Atlanta schools will be using lockers, pouches and the honor system to keep students from using their phones.

The Latest

Morehouse alum Alex Maganda was recently detained by immigration authorities. (Courtesy of Maszoliin Spencer)

Credit: Maszoliin Spencer

Morehouse College alum detained by ICE in Texas

More Georgia teachers are getting free or cheap master’s degrees. Here’s how.

Atlanta school board votes to extend superintendent’s contract

Featured

Rebecca Ramage-Tuttle, assistant director of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, says the the DOE rule change is “a slippery slope” for civil rights. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Georgia disability rights advocates fear weakening of U.S. accessibility law

Advocates worry the Department of Energy’s move could be the start of a broader effort by other federal agencies to roll back civil rights rules.

From boycott to ballgame: Baseball’s political All-Star Game saga returns to Georgia

MLB pulled the 2021 All-Star Game from Georgia over the state's voting law, Senate Bill 202. Now it’s back — and Republicans say the return proves they were right all along.

OPINION

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour pushes fans outside the norm

Preparations for the show pushed people out of their comfort zones — into new stores, new communities, a new style of dress, and in some cases, to visit new cities.