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Keheley Elementary School, drug arrests

Two women were arrested on Tuesday night on drug-related charges near Keheley Elementary School in Northeast Cobb.

According to Cobb Sheriff’s Office records, Brenda Craver, 63, and Latricia Patton, 40, were taken into custody at 4263 Keheley Road, located around the corner from the school on Keheley Drive.

Craver, of an Acworth address, is facing three felonies, including possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute and possession of a controlled substance within 1,000 yards of an elementary school. Her bond is $27,720, according to jail records.

Patton, of a Keheley Road address, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and several misdemeanor drug counts, and her bond is $6,820.

Both women are charged with a misdemeanor count of prowling, according to jail records, which indicate they are still in custody.

WSB-TV, which first reported the arrests, said neighbors notified the police after noticing an unfamiliar and suspicious truck at a nearby building.

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Cobb schools tank grant winners

Thanks to the Cobb County School District for the photos and info about its “Tank” grant competition that took place recently, and featured several teachers and students from East Cobb schools.

They took part in the “Cobb Tank” competition, which encourages teachers to come up with classroom learning ideas that are evaluated by a selected panel of judges.

The format is based on the “Shark Tank” TV program, and at the end of the event teachers from two East Cobb schools were named grant recipients.

Cobb schools Tank grants — *Lassiter teacher Teresa West*

Two Lassiter teachers advocated for for $8,255 to support a sensory and calming room at the school. At Keheley Elementary School, teacher Michelle Yoo pitched for $3,000 for a video production classroom. Keheley teachers also were granted funds for a sensory garden.

Their winning requests were part of $74,000 given out across the school district.

“Through the Cobb Tank grant competition, we were able to provide much-needed funding to support the dreams of dedicated educators who are passionate about going above and beyond for their students,” said Sally Creel, the STEM and Innovation supervisor for Cobb schools.

Among the judges were Fred Veeder of Dodgen Middle School, the 2018 Cobb teacher of the year, and Javan Campbell, a sixth-grade student at McCleskey Middle School.

Other grant recipients come from Baker, Kemp, Teasley and Varner elementary schools, Lost Mountain Middle School and Pebblebrook High School.

Among their projects are an outdoor life lab to teach about animals, encourage creative ways to inspire writing, and the introduction of a “T.E.A.M. Player” classroom.