Welding Training Available at Chatt Tech

Chattahoochee Technical College opened its new welding lab at its North Metro Campus in Acworth this week.

Chattahoochee Technical College announced this week that it will be adding welding to its offerings at North Metro Campus through the Community and Economic Development Programs. Already offered at the diploma level at the college’s Appalachian Campus in Jasper, the new welding skills lab at the North Metro Campus in Acworth will provide workforce development training for new and professional welders in the region. “This program is designed to supplement the already successful credit program,” said Jonathan Warner, Chatt Tech's Director of Community and Economic Development. “Interested students can take individual classes or a full curriculum to help them reach their professional goals. Additionally, we can offer customized training for …

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First Graders Earn Praises from City

Students from McCall Primary School were recognized as exemplary learners and leaders.

Over two dozen first graders from McCall Primary School were recognized for their excellent skills in and out of the classroom during the meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on Thursday evening. The “McCall Ambassadors” are two members of each first grade class that have shown outstanding leadership qualities, academic excellence and social expertise. These young men and women are chosen to represent the school and can often be seen welcoming parents and other important guests to the school, part of their official function as ambassadors. School counselor Missy Bradley-Johnson and Principal Thomas Farrell got a hand from Mayor Tommy Allegood in handing out the individualized medals and certificates awarded to each child as he or she…

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Allatoona Lady Bucs College Signings

Five Allatoona athletes committed to play soccer, volleyball or lacrosse in college.

Allatoona High School athletes recently signed letters of intent to play college sports on scholarship next year:

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Chatt Tech Prepares Students for Booming Field

The new environmental technology program at Chattahoochee Technical College will begin for fall semester.

A new program being offered this fall at Chattahoochee Technical College’s North Metro campus will prepare students for a field that one instructor says needs more workers. The new Associate of Applied Science Degree in Environmental Technology, which will be the only two-year program in the metro Atlanta area, will train students in environmental law and ethics, field sampling and testing, hydrology, wastewater management and hazardous waste cleanup, among other things. “It’s a growing field,” said Bejie Herrin, the course instructor. “There are a lot of components. It’s a very interesting field.” The field is growing because more and more people are becoming good stewards of the environment, Herrin said. “People have become more aware of…

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Cobb JROTC Cadets Honored

More than 700 Cadets from nearly all Cobb County and Marietta high schools participated in the ceremony.

More than 300 people from throughout Cobb County attended a Junior ROTC Pass in Review ceremony Thursday at Campbell High School. More than 700 Cadets from nearly all Cobb County and Marietta high schools participated in the ceremony. Maj. Larry Moyers, the host school’s JROTC instructor, explained that the purpose of a pass in review is to honor the accomplishments of the cadets and the military itself. “It’s a ceremony that’s used to recognize individuals for accomplishments or for a guest commander to review the troops and see what they look like,” he said. “So it’s kind of a combination in honors.” Two students from each school were honored with either the Superintendent’s Award or the Military Officers Association Award. Cobb Schools …

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Seven Chatt Tech Students Awarded

Seven students at Chattahoochee Technical College were awarded with the Peterson Scholarship to help with their careers.

One Acworth student is among the seven automotive and diesel technology students from Chattahoochee Technical College who were awarded with the Peterson Scholarship—a complete tool kit for their new career path. The scholarships didn't come in the form of giant checks, but that doesn’t mean they won’t go to good use. “What an amazing gift on behalf of the Petersons’ son this is,” said Dr. Ron Newcomb, President of Chattahoochee Technical College. “They have sustained this now for eight years through their generosity and support for these students. It is an amazing opportunity for these students to receive these sets of tools.” Alan and Claire Peterson established this scholarship in memory of their son, Michael. Family and friends keep his…

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Acworth Students to Launch New 'Georgia Day' with Gov. Nathan Deal

Two Durham Middle students and a teacher will be joining Gov. Nathan Deal for today's launch of Character and History Month.

A teacher and two students from Durham Middle School will join Gov. Nathan Deal as he signs a resolution establishing a new, statewide month of history and character education. Durham Middle School eighth graders Beth Ann Shires and Ryan Mulkey brought the idea of a day honoring the character values and accomplishments of state founder James Oglethorpe to their Georgia History teacher Thomas Panter. The students, along with Panter and Language Arts teacher Mandy Martin, discovered the long-dormant recognition of Georgia Day, established in 1909 to celebrate statehood on Feb. 12 each year. The team from Durham drafted a letter to Senator Steve Thompson, proposing a new concept for Georgia Day that celebrates character and positive choices …

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Jimmy Durham

8:55 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Congratulations to Beth Ann Shires, Ryan Mulkey, teacher Thomas Panter, principal Dr. Susan Galante and all the other fine teachers and counselors for bringing this prestigious recognition to our great school. We are so very proud of you. Jimmy Durham   more ›

Harrison PTSA Fighting for Renovations

The Cobb school board is set to vote on the issue at Thursday's meeting after showing division at last week's work session.

Editor's Note: The following note was sent out by the Harrison High School PTSA Tuesday evening. Patch is publishing it unedited for those interested but aren't subscribed to the email list. The issue was also debated by the Board of Education in February 2011 at the same meeting members voted 4-3 to drop the balanced calendar. The Marietta Daily Journal is reporting this morning that the board has the thumbs up from the Facilities and Technology committee. Dear Harrison Parents, Booster Club Members, Teachers, and Community Members: The Cobb County Board of Education will meet on Thursday night at 7:00 at the Cobb County Boardroom.  During this meeting, the Board will be discussing and voting on awarding a contract for the Harrison High …

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Acworth Teen Wins Music Competition

North Cobb High School's Larissa Mapua was awarded for her outstanding performance at the Georgia College Performance Competition for Strings.

Larissa Mapua, 17-year-old violist from Acworth, recently won Honorable Mention in the high school division of the 2012 Georgia College Performance Competition for Strings. She won with a strong and expressive performance of the Viola Concerto by Walton. The competition was held on the Georgia College campus in Milledgeville last month. It attracted participants across Georgia. Larissa is a student at North Cobb High School and studies viola with Allyson Fleck.

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