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Cobb County Superintendent Michael Hinojosa's 2013-14 calendar recommendation was modified Cobb County Superintendent Michael Hinojosa's 2013-14 calendar recommendation was modified for possible furlough days but otherwise adopted intact by the school board Thursday.

Cobb School Board Approves Calendar

By a 4-2 vote, the board adopted Superintendent Michael Hinojosa's recommendation to begin the 2013-14 school year on Aug. 7.

By Wendy Parker | 5:55 am

The Marietta Zombie Walk drew hundreds together for an evening of fun, fright and fundraising.

The Weekender: Strandemonium, Marietta Zombie Walk and Fall Jonquil Festival

The American Cancer Society recommends annual mammograms for women 40 and older.

Breast Cancer in Young Women: Resources and Statistics in Acworth

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Job Alert: Burger King

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"Midnight (is) kind of an odd name for a white and gray kitty," according to the Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County Facebook page. "She was left at the shelter on Oct. 13 and ... is good with kids and litter trained. Please come meet this sweet cat and she if she would be the perfect addition to your family."

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Tiffany Dupree of Kennesaw and Courtney Holmes of Acworth were arrested without incident. The third person, Thomas Blake Kilby of Acworth, was arrested after a brief standoff with law enforcement officials who had to throw several canisters of gas into the apartment.

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Acworth Bust Yields Guns, Drugs

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Cobb DOT Director Recognized as Woman of the Year

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Job Alert: Holiday Retail Door Guard

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"She wandered away from her home and is now stuck in a big, loud scary place," according to the Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County Facebook page. "Too loud for a baby. She knows to sit when she is told and walks nicely on a leash but could still use a little more training."

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Pet of the Day: Shelly

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