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REPLAY: School Board Passes Budget

The Cobb County Board of Education approves the same three-furlough-day plan it rejected Thursday as three members change their votes.

Opinion, The Neighborhood Files

Michael No Longer Top Baby Name

Last year was the first time since the 1940s that it hasn't been in the top five, the Social Security Administration reports.

The Board of Education is taking public comments on the preliminary plan for fiscal 2013, which starts July 1.

Schools

Schools Budget Number: One Speaker

Only one person spoke during the only public hearing scheduled on the Cobb County School District's proposed $841.9 million spending plan for fiscal 2013.

Schools

Harrison Ninth-Grade Center Revived?

The West Cobb high school's full $14.5 million project will get another vote for school board approval May 9.

Schools

Preliminary Cobb Schools Budget OK'd

The 6-1 vote keeps the school district moving toward final budget approval May 17, but no Board of Education members seem happy with the plan to close a $62.5 million deficit.

Government, Local Connections

Cobb Forum to Tackle Teen Drinking

Learn about the problem and solutions Thursday night live on West Cobb Patch.

Preliminary figures show that the unemployment rate for the 10-county Atlanta Regional Commission area dropped to 9 percent in February.

Government, Business

Cobb Unemployment Still 8.4%

But an additional 1,700 county residents went to work in February, according to the Georgia Labor Department.

Elections

Cobb Accepts Sunday Sales Revote

The elections board's decision means a July 31 referendum is likely, and sales could start Aug. 12.

Sports

McEachern Wins State Hoops Title

The Lady Indians take the battle for Powder Springs and the AAAAA Georgia championship over Hillgrove, 69-36.

Business, Restaurant Reviews, Readers' Choice

Readers' Choices for Latin American Food

Just in case you leave Powder Springs, now you'll know the best places for Latin flavors throughout the area.

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