Allatoona High hosts back-to-school event

Allatoona High in Cobb County will hold a back-to-school "bash" on Aug. 11. Students will be able to pick up their schedule, tour the school, meet teachers, buy yearbooks and parking decals and join clubs among other things. Check the school's website at www.cobbk12.org/Allatoona/ to see what time each grade level is supposed to attend.

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