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Students Helping Students: Make Prom Affordable for All [VIDEO]

This week's "Community Spotlight" is on a group of local students in Cobb County, who are making a difference by showing their "Strength in Stilettos."

Are you a high school student who's looking for a prom dress or a tuxedo? Are you a parent who's trying to teach your kid how to make a difference in the community? Watch the story above of a group of Cobb students who started a nonproft organization, Strength in Stilettos, to help make prom affordable for their peers.

This week's Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Weekend & Community Spotlight features the 3rd Annual Prom Dress Consignment Sale at Allatoona High School.

As prom season approaches, young ladies from Allatoona High and Kennesaw Mountain High are doing their part to make the big dance affordable for everyone.

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The event organized by Strength in Stilettos is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2.

Last year, shoppers had the opportunity to choose from more than 400 "gently loved" dresses.

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