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One team, many talents: Multi-sport athletes bring diverse skills to Buford flag football

BUFORD, Ga. — On the basketball court, track, soccer field or softball diamond, their athletic abilities take different forms. But when they put on their Buford flag football uniforms, 16 multi-sport athletes bring those talents together as teammates, combining skills developed across seven different sports to contribute to a growing program.

Buford, GA · 3d

atlantanewsfirst.com

Cross Keys High School under lockdown, district says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A DeKalb County high school is under lockdown on Thursday, according to the school district. All students and staff at Cross Keys High School are safe, the district said. Officials haven’t outlined what led to the security measure. This is a developing...

Brookhaven, GA · 2d

fox5atlanta.com

Cross Keys High School threat: Student investigated after social media post

Cross Keys High School administrators and district police responded quickly to a student social media threat in Atlanta. Authorities confirmed no weapons were brought onto the campus and no students or staff members were harmed. District police and school leadership continue to investigate the incident under district conduct codes. Police...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

Dacula, Mill Creek to battle for third in Region 8-AAAAAAA

Dacula and Mill Creek have experienced similar journeys through the Region 8-AAAAAAA football schedule with each losing to Buford and Collins Hill and defeating the rest of the region. The two rivals play Friday night for third place in the region, though the stakes are a little higher for the Falcons. Dacula sits at No. 34 in the Georgia High School Association PSR Power Rankings, just two spots away from a state playoff berth. A loss to Mill Creek would finish off the Falcons’ postseason hopes. A victory would guarantee Dacula’s first winning record since 2021. Mill Creek is outside of the playoff contenders at No. 41, but it hopes to finish the season on a high note and maintain the upper hand in the rivalry with Dacula — the Hawks have won the last six meetings and 10 of the last 11 in the series. That playoff positioning would have been slightly better with a win over No. 33 Collins Hill last week, but Mill Creek surrendered too many big pass plays in a 42-34 loss. Despite the loss, the Hawks had one of their best nights of the season in the rushing attack as Nick Tuck carried 26

Dacula, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

Brookwood chasing region title, win over Peachtree Ridge

With a little help in northern Gwinnett and a win Friday over Peachtree Ridge, Brookwood can win its first region football title since 2021. The Broncos have to avoid an upset by Peachtree Ridge first and foremost, then hope for North Gwinnett to topple Parkview in Suwanee. If Parkview beats North, Parkview would be the region champion. Both Peachtree Ridge (No. 15 in the Georgia High School Association’s PSR Power Rankings) and Brookwood (No. 5 in PSR) are firmly in the top 32 for state playoff berths, but Friday’s results will impact their seedings and first-round opponents. Brookwood returned from a rare two-week bye last Friday with a 53-0 win over Berkmar. Plenty of Broncos got game action and the regulars played sparingly, but both Brayden Tyson (five rushes, 102 yards, three touchdowns) and Michael Johnso (four rushes, 104 yards, TD) made the most their limited touches. Tyson went over 1,000 yards in the win (1,098) and is up to 15 TD runs on the season. It’s been a shaky three-game stretch for previously unbeaten Peachtree Ridge, which lost to Norcross and North Gwinnett before last week’s win over Duluth. The Lions jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead on

Snellville, GA · 1d

appenmedia.com

Fulton Schools sets Roswell meetings on redistricting maps

ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County Schools will present draft attendance zone maps for Region C, its schools north of the Chattahoochee River, at two upcoming community meetings in Roswell. The draft maps are part of the school district’s redistricting planning. The first meeting, which will focus on elementary schools,...

Roswell, GA · 1d

fox5atlanta.com

12 schools open enrollment to families who live outside of Cobb County

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Families living outside Cobb County can now register their children for 12 public schools through a tuition-based program. Cobb County Schools launched its new "Choose Cobb" initiative, allowing non-resident families to apply for admission across 12 district campuses. The school district operates 112 campuses, but administrators selected only facilities that currently have dozens or more open classroom spots.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

thechampionnewspaper.com

Chamblee keeps playoff hopes alive, DeKalb teams march toward postseason

Chamblee High School’s football team pulled off a second half comeback against Decatur, marking one of eight DeKalb teams to pick up wins during week 10 of the high school football season. After trailing 24-13 at the half and their high school football playoffs hopes narrowing, the Chamblee Bulldogs...

Chamblee, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb Schools announce spring 2027 commencement schedule

The Cobb County School District officially released its 2027 commencement schedule, according to a Wednesday press release from the district. Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2027 will begin on Monday, May 17, and continue through Sunday, May 23. All district-hosted ceremonies will take place at the Kennesaw State University Convocation Center, located on Frey Road. The individual ceremonies are as follows: Cobb Horizon & Cobb Online Learning Academy Monday, May 17 at 3:30 p.m. Walton High School Monday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. Sprayberry High School Tuesday, May 18 3:30 p.m. Hillgrove High School Tuesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Allatoona High School Wednesday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. Kell High School Wednesday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. Harris High School Thursday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Pope High School Thursday, May 20 at 2:30 p.m. South Cobb High School Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Wheeler High School Friday, May 21 at 10 a.m. North Cobb High School Friday, May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Campbell High School Friday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Pebblebrook High School Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. McEachern High School Saturday, May 22 at 2:30 p.m. Osborne High School Saturday, May 22 at

Cobb County, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

Lassiter putting final touch on best season since 2013

Lassiter can secure its best regular season in 13 years and a possible first-round state playoff home game when it goes on the road for its season finale against Rome in a battle of Region 6AAAAAA teams. With a win, Lassiter (7-2, 4-2) -- which is headed to the state playoffs for the first time since 2016 -- would achieve an eighth regular-season for the first time since 2012 and put itself in position to secure a home game for the first round. It would be the first postseason game at Frank Fillmann Stadium for the Trojans since 2013. “I think more than anything, we’re trying not to just sit here and focus on outcomes, but just trying to get better every single day,” Lassiter coach Sean Thom said. “I think our kids aren’t dumb – that’s the one thing about being at a place like Lassiter, they’re aware of kind of what they’ve accomplished. But I think it shows a growing trend of the hard work that they’ve put in. This senior class is going to be highly thanked, because they’ve really helped put this thing in place. When you combine their class with some of the talent in

Marietta, GA · 1d

cherokeek12.net

High School Theatre Programs Win at Regional Competition!

Our high school theatre programs and students won top honors at regional One Act Play competitions, including a region championship win for Sequoyah High School! Congratulations to all of our schools’ casts, crews, and drama teachers and thank you to the boosters, volunteers, and sponsors who support these amazing programs and best wishes to Sequoyah’s team as they advance to state competition later this month. We’re on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms (and on our stages!) than they could anywhere else!

Canton, GA · 2d

cobbcountycourier.com

KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig, trustees, and alumni recognized in Georgia 500

[This article and photo first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission]. Kennesaw State University’s impact across Georgia is reflected in Georgia Trend magazine’s 2026 edition of the Georgia 500, an annual compilation of the state’s most influential business, education, community and political leaders. President Kathy S. Schwaig heads a distinguished group of KSU-affiliated leaders included on this year’s list.

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Lindley Middle School teacher named Literacy Teacher of the Year

MABLETON — Dr. Shawndella Roberts, a seventh-grade reading teacher at Lindley Middle School, was named metro Atlanta’s inaugural Literacy Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Council on Literacy on Thursday. Roberts received the honor for her previous work as a third-grade literacy teacher at Birney Elementary School. Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale, along with several representatives from the state, surprised Roberts and her students with the award. The honor comes with two cash prizes: a $1,500 prize for personal use and $500 that will go toward her classroom. Roberts said she was caught off guard with Thursday’s announcement. “It feels amazing. I work really hard with my students (and) do the best I can,” Roberts said. “Your goal as a teacher is to always grow your students. That’s what we all want to do. That’s what we all aim to do.” An educator for the last 25 years, this year is Roberts’ first at Lindley after transferring from Birney Elementary, and marks her 10th year with the Cobb School District. In her current position, Roberts teaches five different reading classes throughout the day, each with students on various reading levels including gifted/accelerated students, targeted students and those reading on-level.

Mableton, GA · 2d

Axios Atlanta

Democrats take control of Cobb school board

The slim majority Republicans held on the Cobb County Board of Education was wiped out Tuesday when voters ousted a longtime GOP member. Why it matters: Michael Garza's victory gives Democrats a 4-3 majority and ends the GOP's last foothold in Cobb County. The latest: Garza, whose children attend Cobb County schools, defeated incumbent David Chastain with 55% of the vote. He told Axios he approached his campaign with the message that "this is bigger than just one race and bigger than just one person." He said people have long wanted change for various reasons, ranging from reports of students experiencing racism and antisemitism in the classroom to parents' frustration that their children with disabilities were not getting the services they needed. "To know that those people now see hope that we're going to address those issues and have those honest conversations about really what matters to their families and what matters in our classrooms just means everything to me," he said. What they're saying: Heather Tolley-Bauer is a co-founder of grassroots organization Watching the Funds – Cobb, which for the last five years has been documenting and criticizing spending choices approved by the board. Tolley-Bauer told Axios she hopes

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

Touchdown Club of Gwinnett honors football's best from September, October

The Touchdown Club of Gwinnett recognized the top players from the first two months of the high school football season last week. Each Gwinnett team had four players selected for the honor for September and October. The award-winners are as follows: September Archer: Avery Booth, Joshua Booker, Nigel Addo, Robbie Dunn Berkmar: Alonzo Williams, Jay Chastang, Josh Lamb, Khamani Beaubrun Brookwood: Julian Elzey, Orlando Brown, Gary Chatman, Brayden Tyson Central Gwinnett: Cortez White, Giovanni McKnight, Jaren Joseph, Matthew Perkinson Collins Hill: Jack Hernandez, Robert Fitzsimmons, Diovanni Thomas, Xavier Sheffield Dacula: Kobi Brown, R.J. Perry, Nicolas Stafford, Braxton Jefferson Discovery: Jacob Springer, Max Newson, Ti’Shawn Smith, Will Liddell Grayson: Aaron Black, Corky Lynch III, Ethan Gidden, K.D. Jones Greater Atlanta Christian: Graham Anand, Conner Carothers, Griffin Sauls, Tyler Younger Lanier: Aiden Balles, Emery Bowlick, Ronin Watson, Zanetti Saintcillien Meadowcreek: Demetrius Hardy, Dontarius Sanders, Khalil Quarles, Princeton Murphy Mill Creek: Brady Wendt, Jameson Rohrschneider, Tycen Murphy, William Backus Mountain View: Deion Saunders, Josh Rojas, Bryant Nagel, Elijah Reeves Norcross: Eric Pitts III, Nasir Mitchell, Tommie Traylor, Zien Goodine North Gwinnett: Elam Rahman, Jackson Hayes, Jake Godfree, Stephen Brown Parkview: Christian Ema, Greg Hart, K.J. Caldwell, Zandon Mullins Peachtree Ridge: Braxton Palmer, Jevon

Gwinnett County, GA · 4d

Gwinnett Daily Post

2026-27 Discovery Titans Girls Basketball Preview

Discovery Titans Region: 8-AAAAAAA Coach: Adrienne Tinch 2025-26 record: 12-14, 6-6 8-AAAAAA Returning regulars: G Sheila Harris, Sr. G Shailo Mahon, Soph. Others to watch: F D’Anna Gabriel, Fr. Outlook: It’s a fresh look for Discovery with new head coach Adrienne Tinch taking over the program. She was a Hall of Fame player at Clark Atlanta and has worked at Southwest DeKalb and Spencer in her coaching career, but is new to Gwinnett County. The Titans do not have a host of returners off last year’s team, a squad that made it through a tough region with a .500 record in it and came up just short of the state playoffs. But Tinch’s first season will at least have some holdovers, and the roster has some pieces in place to create a fast start. Harris will be a team leader as the most experienced player back, and Mahon joins her in the backcourt coming off of a productive freshman season. “Shailo, I met her over the summer and she’s doing a great job,” Tinch said. “And I met Sheila, too, right before school started. All they do is bring the leadership, and they’re going to be able to carry the

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

fox5atlanta.com

Chattahoochee Technical College hosts WorkSource job fair

More than 20 employers have gathered to meet with potential employees at a job fair in Marietta at he Chattahoochee Technical College at 980 S. Cobb Dr., Marietta GA 30060. The event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on November 4, 2026.

Marietta, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

Marietta, Pope girls ready to defend cross country titles

The Marietta girls will be trying to win their seventh straight title and the Pope girls will be trying to win their third as they compete in the cross country state championships Friday and Saturday in Carrollton. In Class AAAAAAA girls meet, Harrison joins Marietta as well-positioned to contend for the state title. Both dominated their respective sectionals, with five runners each finishing in the top 10. For Marietta, Alyssa Trevino came in second place individually with a time of 17 minutes, 55.13 seconds. Mary Kate Ninness finished fifth, with Avery Trevino sixth, Anna Caroline Donald eighth and Bailey Turner ninth. On the boys side, Marietta came in sixth, led by Lucas Fortenberry’s 27th-place finish. Marietta coach Jack Coleman said he was happy with how his girls ran last weekend, and they should have a strong chance to contend for the title. “If we can perform with the effort level that we gave Saturday, then we can live with whatever those results are,” said Coleman, whose squad has won eight of the last nine championships. “The girls are hoping to be in the mix and should be in the mix to have a race with Harrison for the state championship.

Marietta, GA · 2d

Monroe Local News