Nearly 80 students from the Cobb Performance Learning Center were recognized May 12 for completing requirements for graduation this year. Students were also recognized for demonstrating academic progress in specific subjects, exceptional public service, positive attitudes and high attendance. In partnership with Communities In Schools, the center provides academic and social support for students who are not succeeding in a traditional high school setting by helping them recover credits for graduation and to develop work-ready skills.

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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