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Georgia Court of Appeals sends Cobb student expulsion case back, affirms firing of teacher in separate ruling
A new ruling from the Georgia Court of Appeals is putting Cobb County Schools at the center of two high-profile cases—one involving a Black student with a disability fighting an expulsion, and another involving a teacher dismissed after controversy over LGBTQ+-inclusive literature.
In the first case, the appeals court vacated a lower court decision that had upheld the Cobb County School District’s expulsion of a student identified as K.B., sending the case back for further review.
K.B. was expelled for two years in 2023 under the district’s off-campus conduct policy, which allows schools to discipline students for behavior that happens outside of school. Civil rights attorneys with the Southern Poverty Law Center argued the policy is overly broad and unlawfully extends school authority beyond campus.
The Georgia State Board of Education had previously sided with the student, clearing the way for his return. But the district appealed that decision just days before the school year began, prolonging what has now become a years-long legal battle.
The Court of Appeals did not rule on whether the expulsion itself was lawful. Instead, it ordered the lower court to more closely examine the limits of a school district’s authority over off-campus behavior.
For K.B.’s family, the impact has been deeply personal.
“This fight has worn my child down,” his mother said. “He’s missed his childhood… no basketball games, no prom.”
Lawyers with the Southern Poverty Law Center say the case highlights broader disparities in school discipline. Data cited in the case shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by expulsions in Cobb County.
Another case draws national attention
In a statement to CBS News, Cobb County School District officials noted a second ruling issued by the same court—this time involving former teacher Katie Rinderle.
The Court of Appeals upheld a prior decision affirming the district lawfully terminated Rinderle, who gained national attention after she was fired for reading a book featuring LGBTQ+ themes in her classroom.
According to the district, the court found she was dismissed for “willfully neglecting her duties and for other good and sufficient cause.”
The case has become a flashpoint in ongoing debates over classroom censorship, educators’ discretion, and how schools navigate conversations around identity and inclusion.
Bigger questions for Georgia schools
Together, the two rulings underscore growing legal tension around the scope of authority school districts hold—both inside and outside the classroom.
For K.B., the fight is not over. His case now heads back to Cobb County Superior Court, where a judge must determine whether the district’s policy overreaches.
For Rinderle, the decision marks a legal setback but continues to fuel a broader cultural and political debate playing out in schools across Georgia and beyond.
As both cases move forward in different ways, they raise a common question: how far should school systems go in shaping student behavior—and controlling what’s taught in the classroom?
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Georgia pair charged with murder after bartender’s dismembered remains found in lake outside Atlanta
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A Georgia pair have been charged with murder after allegedly slaughtering a bartender and dumping his dismembered remains in a lake, according to authorities.
Mario Andre Barber, 46, and Brittany Amber Baker, 42, were arrested on Monday for allegedly murdering Jamal Rashad Parker, 37, in a home outside of Atlanta, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
Investigators discovered Parker’s remains in May in the Dog River Reservoir, located about 30 miles outside Atlanta.
Parker’s identity was confirmed using DNA comparison technology after his father contacted authorities to report that the victim’s tattoos matched his son’s ink, local station WSB-TV reported.
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Mario Andre Barber, 46, and Brittany Amber Baker, 42, are charged with murder. (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)
Investigators believe the two suspects killed Parker inside a home in Douglasville where Baker lived.
Late last month, investigators were observed leaving the home with a reciprocating saw and cleaning supplies, according to WSB-TV.
Police have not disclosed if Parker knew his alleged killers. However, a GoFundMe created by a family member described the pair as “people he knew and trusted.”
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A family member described Jamal Rashad Parker as a bartender, musician and artist with “a beautiful soul and spirit.” (GoFundMe)
The suspects pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday and are being held without bond. Both have lengthy criminal records, according to reports.
“I want them to be punished. And I don’t even think a life sentence is good enough,” Parker’s dad, Charles Parker, told WSB-TV outside the courthouse.
“It’s the kind of stuff you see on TV, but I mean … they had no remorse,” he added.
In addition to bartending at Ms. Icey’s Kitchen & Bar in Atlanta, the victim was a musician and artist with “a beautiful soul and spirit,” according to the GoFundMe page created to cover burial costs.
Investigators believe the two suspects killed the victim inside a home in Douglasville. (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office)
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“He loved life and the people he met along his journey in life. He was a musical artist, visual artist, and a professional bartender who enjoyed creating new drinks. This has totally devastated our family and friends and has left us heartbroken,” the fundraiser reads.
The Georgia Bulldogs are trying to flip cornerback recruit Preston Glasco just over a week after he committed to the Connecticut Huskies.
Glasco, a member of the class of 2027, announced his commitment to UConn on June 10. Since committing to UCONN, Georgia has hosted Glasco on an official visit and offered him a scholarship (back on June 18).
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound cornerback has excellent length and size. Glasco has impressive athleticism and ran a 4.47-4.57 second 40-yard dash (hand timed) during a recent workout with the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Glasco plays high school football for Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. He’s unranked as a recruit, but that’s bound to change soon. The unranked cornerback plays against a stout level of competition at Grayson, who is a Georgia high school powerhouse.
Glasco has scholarship offers from Army, Yale, Boston College, Penn and more. He’s a great student and appears to be healthy after he was recovering from a surgery around this time last year. The talented Grayson cornerback has also gone on recent visits to South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
Coach Kirby Smart and Georgia currently don’t have any cornerback commitments in the class of 2027.
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“Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Georgia,” Glasco said after Georgia offered him.
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The Georgia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 20, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 20 drawing
16-20-44-48-50, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
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Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 0-9-2
Evening: 9-6-9
Night: 2-4-6
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Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 0-1-2-5
Evening: 1-8-1-5
Night: 5-4-6-0
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 20 drawing
Early Bird: 06
Matinee: 03
Drive Time: 09
Primetime: 06
Night Owl: 02
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Winning Georgia FIVE numbers from June 20 drawing
Midday: 4-0-5-8-9
Evening: 3-3-9-2-2
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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers from June 20 drawing
01-09-10-15-42
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 20 drawing
01-10-16-30-31, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes under $601: Can be claimed at any Georgia Lottery retail location. ALL PRIZES can be claimed by mail to: Georgia Lottery Corporation, P.O. Box 56966, Atlanta, GA 30343.
- Prizes over $600: Must be claimed at Georgia Lottery Headquarters or any Georgia Lottery district office or mailed to the Georgia Lottery for payment.
When are the Georgia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 3 (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 3 (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 3 (Night): 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash 4 (Night): 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Early Bird): 8 a.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Matinee): 1 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Drive Time): 5 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Primetime): 8 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop (Night Owl): 11:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Georgia FIVE (Midday): 12:29 p.m. ET daily.
- Georgia FIVE (Evening): 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
- Fantasy 5: 11:34 p.m. ET daily.
- Jumbo Bucks Lotto: 11 p.m. ET on Monday and Thursday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. ET daily.
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