Community Corner

Week in Review: May 22-28

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: A group of special needs children and community members received rock star treatment from professional wakeboard riders.

: The Pro Wakeboard Tour returned to Acworth this year, and attracted many locals as well as people from all over the world.

: The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center processed these people through May 9.

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: Businesses around Acworth are currently hiring.

: A concert and benefit this Wednesday evening at Legacy Park will raise funds for Leland Erickson of Marietta.

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: The Cobb County School District introduces the superintendent candidate to the community Monday afternoon at Campbell High School.

: The Cobb school superintendent finalist says his salary will be about $237,000 if the Board of Education hires him.

: The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center processed these people through May 19.

: Owner Lovona Brantley shares what it is like to run an art gallery.

: Here are a few ways to give to those affected by Sunday's disaster.

: WellStar and the Cobb County School District are working together to measure when injured high-schoolers can play again.

Forest Park, GA enacts law to band breast feeding in public for those over the age of 2.

: Commission chairman says county will start FY 2012 with a $15M deficit that could double.

: Each Thursday we preview homes that are waiting on the right buyer.

: Congratulations, North Cobb High School Class of 2011!

: Three-year-old Leland Erickson receives a proclamation from the Mayor and donation from senior citizen group.

: Freshman orientation doesn't have to be awkward. It can be a good time.

: The "dog days of summer" are headed our way, so have fun but be safe!

: Try these quick and fun desserts that maintain the healthy, vitamin-rich characteristics of the fruit.

: A 20-year-old jumped off a boat near Harbor Town Marina but did not resurface Friday afternoon.

: The school celebrates the graduation of its 20th senior class.

: He was taken to Kennestone Hospital in cardiac arrest.


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