Week in Review: Aug. 21-27

: McEachern topped the eight-team group last year with a 10-2 record, while Hillgrove and South Cobb tied for second.

: Chairman Tim Lee said Friday that the county's 2012 budget will be about $8 million less than the $317 million 2011 budget.

: Owner Brenda Carroll shares what it is like to run a day care.

: Fighting a balky putter, Blaine Woodruff slipped to a 5-over par round of 77 Monday afternoon on the opening day of the U.S. Amateur championship in Erin, WI.

: After his opening 75, James White will need a low number to reach head-to-head play as the field is cut to the top 64 golfers.

: The 5.9-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Northern Virginia area at about 2 p.m. Tuesday.

: The Cobb County commissioners were presented with the 2012 proposed budget Tuesday afternoon.

: The Board of Commissioners also hears more complaints about paratransit bus cuts.

: Art Vandenbos is well-known for his New York bagels in Acworth, but 20 years ago you would not have connected Art and bagels.

: Technology comes to the rescue for those looking for bargains.

: Tough weather conditions and a tricky course proved too tough for the rising senior at Georgia Tech.

: John McNeil was convicted in 2006 of killing Brian Epp and sentenced to life in prison.

: The Cobb County Board of Education also will act on a major high school renovation project at its meeting Thursday.

: Each Thursday we preview great homes you may tour over the weekend.

: In its second year, the college's football team aims for more than a national club championship.

: Are you interested in adding to our high school football coverage? We've got a place for you.

: A clueless hippie drives his family crazy but provides laughs with real-life lessons.

: Someone's been eating my porridge and I have three little suspects.

: The first few weeks of the semester can set the tone for the rest of the year.

Allatoona Crushes Kennesaw Mountain: The Buccaneers get off to a strong start on their new field by cruising to a 34-0 win.

North Cobb Loses in Final Seconds: A big second-half comeback for the Warriors results in heartbreak in a 29-26 defeat to Alpharetta, while Harrison never could catch up at West Forsyth.

North Cobb Christian Opens with Romp: The local Eagles beat the heat and the visiting Eagles for the 42-6 win.