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Acworth Today
By the People, for the People
Cobb Teacher, Coach Arrested In SVU Case
A 37-year-old teacher and coach has been arrested in connection with sexual offenses of a minor, Cobb County Police said.
Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:33pm
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Mareno Smith, a 37-year-old teacher and high school coach in Cobb County, Georgia, has been arrested by the Cobb County Police Department's Special Victims Unit for alleged sexual offenses involving a minor. The police did not provide details on the specific allegations or what led to the charges against Smith.
Why it matters
Allegations of sexual misconduct by a teacher or coach are extremely serious, as they represent a violation of the trust placed in these authority figures by students and their families. The Cobb County Police Department has indicated they are working closely with school officials on this matter.
The details
Mareno Smith, 37, of Acworth, Georgia, was arrested by the Cobb County Police Department's Special Victims Unit. Smith worked as an elementary school teacher for the Cobb County School District and was also a high school coach.
- On March 12, 2026, Mareno Smith was arrested by the Cobb County Police Department.
The players
Mareno Smith
A 37-year-old teacher and high school coach who was arrested by the Cobb County Police Department's Special Victims Unit for alleged sexual offenses involving a minor.
Cobb County Police Department
The law enforcement agency that arrested Mareno Smith and is conducting an investigation into the alleged sexual offenses.
Cobb County School District
The school district that employed Mareno Smith as an elementary school teacher.
What’s next
Detectives are continuing to work with school officials on the matter, and the investigation is ongoing.
The takeaway
This case highlights the serious nature of allegations of sexual misconduct by teachers and coaches, who are entrusted with the care and well-being of students. The Cobb County Police Department is taking the investigation seriously and working closely with the school district to address the situation.
