Community Corner

Week in Review: March 27-April 2

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: The oft-divided Cobb County Board of Education finds unanimity on a charter school agreement and almost all other issues.

: Hundreds of  students participated in the filming of a "Lip Dub" music video, a mass video production done in one continuous shot. The song is a production of the national campaign "Sources of Strength: Teens Helping Teens" in association with Harrison Broadcasting and Cobb Education Television.

: These businesses are looking for workers in Acworth.

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: On March 25, members of the Cobb County Board of Education were called to appear before the county's grand jury. They appearred before the jury on Friday, April 1.

: Here's a roundup of the region's major developments on March 28.

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: Owner Guy Condra shares what it is like to run a bookstore.

: Is embarrassment a valid punishment option for t(w)eens?

: Here's a roundup of the region's major developments on March 29.

: The 2011 Cobb County Track & Field Championships concluded on Monday.

: Family activities can be affordable with these great website deals!

: See the Purina Dog Challenge live in Centennial Olympic Park, check out the changes coming to Disney stores in 2011 or visit Six Flags now open with new options for buying passes and more!

: Is it possible to be successful doing both? It's not too late to join the conversation!

: Escape to an outdoor street market, Georgia style!

: Here's a roundup of the region's major developments on March 30.

: While Alison Bartlett will be out a few days, the other six members of the Cobb Board of Education still are expected to meet with the grand jury Friday.

: Mayor Allegood updates Acworth citizens on progress made since last year in a town hall meeting.

: Find out where to go and what to do this weekend.

: Each Thursday we preview the homes you can tour this weekend.

: Money is not in the budget to go on an exotic vacation? Here are some great local “Staycations” that will get you through spring break.

: Here's a roundup of the region's major developments on March 31.

: Brightening plates with a little bit of sunshine.

: Wins in the final at-bat are always exciting, which is exactly how North Cobb won on Thursday.

: Here's a roundup of the region's major developments on April 1.

: It's tough being a mom-you can’t erase your mistakes with white out or the delete button. Acworth mom and Patch contributor Cindy Butson shares her experience and views on how to balance work and motherhood.

: D’Jon McNair, special education teacher at Allatoona Elementary School, shares his experience and views on how to better understand every student in a way that leads to successful learning in school and for life.


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