DRIVING PRIVILEGE- In accordance with O.C.G.A. 40-5-22, Cobb County Schools are required to report to the Department of Driver Services any student who has dropped out of school without graduating and has remained out of school for ten consecutive school days; has more than ten school days of unexcused absences in any semester or combination of two consecutive quarters; or has been suspended from school for threatening, striking, or causing bodily harm to a teacher or other school personnel; possession of or sale of drugs or alcohol on school property; possession of or use of a weapon on school property, any sexual offense prohibited under Chapter 6 of Title 16; or causing substantial physical or visible bodily harm to or seriously disfiguring another person, including another student. Upon receipt of such report, the Department of Driver Services shall notify (by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery) any minor (between the ages of 14 and 18) who has been issued an instruction permit or driver’s license that such minor’s instruction permit or driver’s license is suspended for one year or until the minor’s eighteenth birthday, whichever comes first.

DRIVER’S EDUCATION- The Marietta/Cobb Driver’s Education program is a combined program of the Marietta City and Cobb County school systems and operated through Marietta Community School. The program consists of 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind-the wheel instruction designed to teach new drivers fundamental skills and basic knowledge about driving a motor vehicle. The program curriculum and instructors are approved and licensed by the Department of Driver Services.

Classes are taught year round at Marietta High school and various Cobb County High schools. Exact dates, locations, cost, and registration information may be obtained at www.mariettacommunityschool.com. Follow the link to Driver’s Education.