Just the Facts

As the Cobb County School Board Chair this year, it is an honor to support you and your family. As I listen to families all over Cobb, I have spoken to hundreds of moms, dads, and grandparents about their children. Whether at the grocery store, ball field, or somewhere in between, I hear the same de[...]

Hello again, and welcome back to Just the Facts, everything you need to know about your child or grandchild’s school in 5 minutes or less. As you may have heard recently, the Cobb Commissioners are asking Cobb voters to approve a transportation tax that would make it easier for people to move [...]

Hi there! Welcome back to Just the Facts, everything you need to know about your child or grandchild’s school in 5 minutes or less. I was in a couple of schools recently and heard how excited the students are for winter break!! Enjoy spending time with your family and friends over the next wee[...]

Welcome back, and thanks for spending a couple of minutes together again! This week, we are talking about the most important thing on your mind every day - the safety of your children and grandchildren!Your child’s teacher, principal, and our police officers deeply understand that when you sen[...]

Hello, and welcome back to “Just the Facts!” Superintendent Ragsdale has a couple of sayings that ring true to me. One, in particular, comes to mind as we talk about hiring and keeping the best teachers in your child’s (or grandchild’s) classroom.He often says we have the bes[...]

Dear parents and taxpayers of Cobb County, during today’s time together, “Just the Facts” sheds light on an issue that impacts every property owner, and apparently school, in the county. Before we dive in, a word to those who regularly attack one of the best school systems in the c[...]

Welcome back to “Just the Facts”! One of the questions I have received repeatedly, especially recently, are questions about books. A number of moms, dads, and teachers have asked thoughtful, genuine questions, and I thought I might share a few of them here. Before I do, let me say simply[...]

In one of those kitchen table conversations we have all probably had, I recently heard my wife, Deborah Scamihorn, say, “You know, the way we spend money (at home) shows what we really care about.” She’s right, of course, and if you saw the Scamihorn family checkbook, you’d p[...]

Good day, and welcome back! First, here is a quick housekeeping request: Please keep those comments and questions coming!! As we end this year and look forward to the next, Just the Facts will continue addressing common questions or concerns you have raised! It is hard to believe just how fast a yea[...]

The summer is officially over! Welcome back (after a few fantastic weeks of school) to “Just the Facts.” The start of school is my favorite time of year. It's not even close!! I never get over how excited students, parents, and teachers are. As the school year began, we also recently[...]

Welcome back to Just the Facts! Since last week's tragedy in Barrow County, I have received many very good questions about student safety in Cobb. Interestingly, some of the safety questions addressed issues that were larger than just physical safety. Let's get to it! Question from a dad wit[...]

Hello, and welcome back to "Just the Facts!"I've been in many schools and at many games this fall, and one of the phrases I hear a lot is, "I'm just glad we're in Cobb." I always respond, “I am, too—it's the best place to raise a family!!” What d[...]

Hello, and welcome back to “Just the Facts!” I want to let you in on a bit of a secret. I get a lot of feedback from our time together, especially in person. You ask questions about what you've read and give me ideas for what to write about next. This year, parents have asked me more[...]

Wow. I can’t believe the end of 2024 is here! It seems like just yesterday that we started the school year, and now, here we are, preparing to ring in 2025. It has been my honor to serve as chairman of the Cobb County School Board over the last year. The hard work you do as parents, educators,[...]