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The week's top headlines for May 14-18, 2012.

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A video recap of the week's top headlines throughout metro Atlanta for May 14-18, 2012.

By Timothy Darnell | yesterday

Cobb Board of Education Chairman Scott Sweeney brought the Teach for America proposal back for discussion at the board's May 9 work session.

REPLAY: Cobb School Budget Impasse

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Board of Education member Tim Stultz has the school system's achievement gap in his sights.

Tim Stultz: Deeper Cuts Only Option to Balance Budget

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In the last week and a half there have been over 30 reported car break-ins in Smyrna's Ward 6.

Campbell High School Student Arrested for Sexting

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Ron Newcomb (left), Chattahoochee Tech's new president, talks with Former Governor Roy Barnes at Thursday's reception in Cobb County.

Credit Angela Chao

Schools

Cobb Chamber Welcomes Ron Newcomb

By Angela Chao

Yesterday

South Cobb Drive's Chick-fil-A recently received a perfect health inspection score.

Credit John Barker

News

Argyle, Chick-fil-A, Firehouse All Perfect On Health Inspections

By Timothy Darnell

Yesterday

Readers picked Cowlick's Yogurt and Floats as the best place for frozen yogurt in Smyrna-Vinings.

Credit Kelly Wallace

Business

Readers Declare Cowlick's Best for FroYo in Smyrna-Vinings

By Sydney Busby

2 days ago

John Eugene Harris of Smyrna faces up to 60 years on prison after being found guilty of 34 offenses ranging from forgergy to theft by taking.

Credit Cobb County Sherrif

Police & Fire

Smyrna Man Found Guilty of Stealing Houses

By Sydney Busby

2 days ago

The Cobb County School Board failed to pass the FY 2013 budget last night. With only 43 days until the start of FY 2013 how do you think the budget should be balanced? Smyrna's school board representative Tim Stultz proposed personnel cuts.

Credit Hunt Archbold

Schools

Cobb School Board Fails on Budget

By Michael Jacobs | 2 comments

2 days ago

Jessica Arnoldy snapped this photo of her hail-covered deck.

Credit Sydney Busby

The Neighborhood Files

What the Hail? Weird Weather in Smyrna-Vinings

By Sydney Busby

2 days ago

Do you think sexting is a problem among Cobb County teens?

Credit Mitch Cooper

Police & Fire

UPDATE: Report Confirms Sexting Incident Took Place at Campbell High School

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Credit Sydney Busby

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Visions for Vacancies: The Crossings at Four Corners

By Sydney Busby | 3 comments

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By Mike Boyce | Friday, May 18 | 4 comments

Candidate for Cobb County Chairman

There needs to be a more balanced discussion regarding the regional transportation referendum.

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Oh, Online Dating – Thou Art A Sour Feast

By Penny | Friday, May 18

Meeting quality men to date is difficult for most everyone - but especially for the fuller-figured gal. Take some advice from a seasoned dater and get tips for going online to find Mr. …

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Check out the Georgia Center for Humane Education

By Cyndi Shugart | Thursday, May 17

The best way to help stop cruelty to animals is to teach people how to treat animals properly in the first place. One Georgia group, the Georgia Center for Human Education, is working to do…

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