Mary Dennis, a Cobb Adult Education instructor, proudly stands with the newest GED graduates, celebrating their achievement at the May 2025 GED Graduation.

Cobb County Sheriff's Office Welcomes Newest GED Graduates

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) held its 2nd GED graduation ceremony of the year on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. 

4 detainees graduated from the program, with over 25 graduates since the GED Training Center opened.  Speakers included Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson, Col. Michael Williams, and Dr. Kim Kranzlin from Cobb Adult Education.

The ceremony continued with the presentation of certificates, conducted by Cobb County Adult Education personnel in conjunction with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. 

The GED curriculum, which includes four subject areas, requires a score of 145 or higher. Upon entering the program, detainees are enrolled in the TABE placement test to determine their educational level. Instructors tailor instructional time to keep detainees engaged and schedule testing when the detainees were ready. After 40 hours of instructional time, detainees take post-test to measure their progress if they had not already taken and passed their GED.

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Cobb Adult Education associates look on as the purpose of the GED graduation was shared during the May 2025 GED Graduation.

Mary Dennis congratulates one of the graduates for their hard work at the May 2025 GED Graduation.

Graduates look on as Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson congratulates them for completing the course at the May 2025 GED graduation.

Sgt. Randall Finney highlights the transformative impact of this program during the May 2025 GED Graduation.

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) commanders and Cobb County Adult Education director celebrate with a proud GED grad at the May 2025 GED Graduation.
Left to right - Chief Deputy Anderson (CCSO), Detainee graduate, Col. Williams, and Dr. Kim Kranzlin (Adult Education Director - Cobb County School District).  

CCSO leaders and Cobb County Adult Education staff celebrate with another GED grad at the May 2025 GED Graduation.
Left to right - Chief Deputy Anderson (CCSO), Detainee graduate, Col. Williams, and Dr. Kim Kranzlin (Adult Education Director - Cobb County School District).  

CCSO leaders and Cobb County Adult Education staff celebrate with another GED grad at the May 2025 GED Graduation.
Left to right - Chief Deputy Anderson (CCSO), Detainee graduate, Col. Williams, and Dr. Kim Kranzlin (Adult Education Director - Cobb County School District).  

CCSO leaders and Cobb County Adult Education staff celebrate with another GED grad at the May 2025 GED Graduation.
Left to right - Chief Deputy Anderson (CCSO), Detainee graduate, Col. Williams, and Dr. Kim Kranzlin (Adult Education Director - Cobb County School District).