Cobb Jail Inmates Graduate with GEDs, Parenting Training

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An inmate with the Cobb County Adult Detention Center shows off his GED diploma. Jack Lindner

MARIETTA — Twenty five Cobb County Adult Detention Center detainees received diplomas Thursday for completing two education programs offered by the Cobb Sheriff’s Office.

Graduating inmates were recognized for completing the jail’s GED program and Parenting 101 courses. Each course is provided through the detention center’s Realign Restart Initiative, an educational program designed to reduce the risk of inmates committing crimes in the future.

Outside GED and Parenting 101 classes, the Realign Restart Initiative provides other courses to inmates including their Construction Ready Program, Veteran’s Assistance Program, Anger Management courses and courses on how to successfully navigate probation…

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