Early release for Cobb County schools

Cobb will have shorter school days next week, as the district approaches the last day of school May 25. High school students will be released at 11:30 a.m. May 24 and 25, middle school at 12:30 p.m., and elementary schools at 1:30 p.m. Report cards will be mailed out to high and middle school students on June 3. More information: www.cobbk12.org

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