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Cobb School Board Pans Budget Proposals
Details of suggested cuts to close an $86.4 million budget deficit weren't received well at a work session Wednesday.

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Details of suggested cuts to close an $86.4 million budget deficit weren't received well at a work session Wednesday.

Details of suggested cuts to close an $86.4 million budget deficit weren't received well at a work session Wednesday.
Details of suggested cuts to close an $86.4 million budget deficit weren't received well at a work session Wednesday.
The East Cobb students were recognized for their innovation at last weekend's regional event in Washington, D.C.
East Cobb County PTAs were recognized last week for their participation in the 17th annual "Honoring Our Heroes" Writing Program.
The Merchants Walk store will donate a portion of net sales on Wednesday to the dog rescue organization.
The Merchants Walk store will donate a portion of net sales on Wednesday to the dog rescue organization.
Who do you like in the NCAA basketball championship at the Georgia Dome?
East Cobb resident Sue Everhart's comments this week elicited widespread response, including TV satirist Stephen Colbert.
East Cobb resident Sue Everhart's comments this week elicited widespread response, including TV satirist Stephen Colbert.
East Cobb County PTAs were recognized last week for their participation in the 17th annual "Honoring Our Heroes" Writing Program.
The spring fundraiser takes place over the next five weekends at the Piedmont Commons Shopping Center.
The spring fundraiser takes place over the next five weekends at the Piedmont Commons Shopping Center.
Sue Everhart's comments this week elicited widespread response, including TV satirist Stephen Colbert.
Sue Everhart's comments this week elicited widespread response, including TV satirist Stephen Colbert.
Volunteer opportunities are still available for the Johnson Ferry and Sope Creek cleanup areas.
Registration continues for the Fifth Third Bank-sponsored event at Merchant's Walk.
The Georgia Attorney General is an East Cobb-area resident.
The Georgia Attorney General is an East Cobb resident.
Suburban Tap & Grille is running a contest showcasing local singers and songwriters.