Schools

Cobb Voters to Pick School Board Member

In today's elections, residents will have two choices—incumbent Alison Bartlett and Brad Wheeler—for the newly defined Post 7.

There was the vote against the balanced calendar for Cobb schools, then the push to postpone the Harrison High ninth grade center.

The two legislative moves by first-term school board member Alison Bartlett have been met with vocal opposition, whether it be from a majority or minority. But the Democrat, who represents Post 7, has always held firm to her decisions, once telling Patch, “I’ve always done what I think is right, (even if it’s) not popular.”

Those who disapprove will have the chance to take revenge today as they head to the polls. Meanwhile, supporters will attempt to send her into a second four years.

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On the ballot for the Post 7 options, they'll see Bartlett and Brad Wheeler, a Republican and retired teacher and coach.

“Our goal should be to provide the best education we can afford for our children,” Wheeler said in a Marietta Daily Journal article. “It appears we have money for ‘pet’ projects and not essentials in the classroom.”

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Following the 2010 Census and redistricting, the post shifted from the Osborne High area to Harrison, Hillgrove and McEachern. Whoever wins will take over in January.

Also joining the board in January is Republican Randy Scamihorn, a retired teacher in the Cobb County School District who is the presumptive winner in the race for Cobb Board of Education Post 1, which covers North Cobb. Scamihorn was unopposed for the seat currently held by Lynnda Eagle, who decided not to run for re-election.

The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find out all you need to know about today's elections in Cobb in Acworth Patch's election guide.


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