September 5, 2025—Teaching Cobb students is a partnership between Cobb parents and Cobb educators. Our students are better prepared than their peers across the metro and state, as decisions for Cobb kids are made by the people who know them best—their parents and educators. After a three-year legal defense, Cobb's schools will continue to be laser-focused on what Cobb students need, not agendas from political activist groups from across the country. 

In the latest attempt to dramatically change the direction of Cobb's schools, this week, after a three-year lawsuit, a federal judge dismissed a case (Finn v. Cobb County Board of Elections) that was part of a larger campaign to replace sitting Cobb Board members and included accusations of "whitewashing" and "discriminating against communities of color". The politically motivated lawsuit, which was filed in 2022 by the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU, and a variety of local political action groups, was dismissed as moot as "the Court remains unpersuaded." The dismissal concludes, for now, another attempt to take control of Cobb's schools from Cobb families. 

"This case was never about Cobb students, families, or schools," said Cobb Schools Board Chair David Chastain. "It was about people, both across the country and here, who want some of the best schools in the state to change dramatically. They've been willing to finance a three-year lawsuit, which wastes taxpayer dollars that should have gone to classrooms. I'm proud of our schools and most importantly that Cobb parents and educators will shape the next generation, not national politics." 

Six law firms and at least 22 lawyers from Washington, D.C., New York, North Carolina, and Georgia were financed by the SPLC. The District won the case represented by one Cobb-based firm and a team of five attorneys.

As the District worked through the legal process, Cobb classrooms remained focused on what matters most—teaching and learning. Staff remained focused on providing the individualized support each student needs to succeed. That is why Cobb students scored higher than their Georgia peers in every subject and grade on state assessments. Cobb invested in educators through Georgia's BEST, strengthening support for teachers and ultimately Cobb classrooms. While the lawsuit and other attempts to take control of the Board dragged on, Cobb Schools was ranked as one of Georgia's Best Places to Work, one, two…seven straight years! At the same time, District leaders continued to prioritize student safety and school security, adding extra layers of protection to Cobb Shield, like Vapor Wake Dogs, to ensure every Cobb family can trust their child is learning in a safe school. 

Families have consistently affirmed their support for Cobb's schools, recognizing that a laser-focus on safety, educators, and student success—not distractions in the courts—are what help Cobb students learn. 

We remain committed, and are proud, to partner with Cobb County parents to keep Cobb the best place to teach, lead, and learn.