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More Metro Atlanta Public Schools to Face Big Budget Cuts in 2010-2011

Georgia's school superintendent expects more Metro Atlanta school systems will announce huge budget cuts are on the way because unemployment remains higher than the rest of the state, and that is drying up tax revenues.

Georgia Foreclosures Up In February

Georgia's foreclosure problems grew a bit in February, according to RealtyTrac's February 2010 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report.

Georgia Hospitals Hammered in Governor's Latest Budget Cut Proposals

Governor Perdue on Thursday announced an additional $442 million in cuts to the 2010-2011 state budget, and 62 percent of those new cuts would hit hospitals.

Cobb School Budget Shortfall Called 'Almost Unimaginable'

Parents in Cobb County use creative fundraising to help schools that are struggling with a budget deficit that is only expected to grow.

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Douglas County Inmates Clear "Vulgar" Graffiti Off Church Walls

With a school less than a mile away. Parents like Douglasville homeowner Mary Latham are up in arms about vulgar graffiti scrawled on the side of a church building.

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From the Atlanta Business Chronicle

The "Mansion" Faces Foreclosure

One of Buckhead's most prominent new developments - the Mansion on Peachtree - could be heading back to the lender.

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States Expand Gaming To Plug Budgets

Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, many states are adding games, casinos and lotteries -- anything to keep profits rolling in.

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Politics News

Students Rally to Save Colleges from Cuts

About 400 people, mostly students, gathered on the steps of the State Capitol Monday to speak out against budget cuts that target higher education.

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