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Cobb superintendent talks school safety, AI and Trump’s Wheeler visit as classes begin
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michele Newell , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details about the district's focus on safety and other topics are available from Channel 2 Action News, which spoke with the superintendent.
Cobb County schools have started a new year with a strong emphasis on safety and technology. The district's leader recently spoke about priorities for the year. Safety is a major concern after an incident last year involving a gun at a local high school.
The school district has measures in place to respond to such incidents. A layered approach to security helped staff handle the situation. Further information about the district's plans and priorities can be found through local news sources.
Details about the district's focus on safety and other topics are available from Channel 2 Action News, which spoke with the superintendent.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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