Cobb superintendent proposes axing furlough day

Cobb County’s school board last week debated whether to spend surplus money on taking away a furlough day from teachers. The surplus money, about $3 million, came from utility savings incurred because of last year’s light winter. Board members will vote on the issue at next Thursday’s board meeting. Other options included giving teachers a $200 bonus.

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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.