The Cobb County school board Sunday elected Alison Bartlett as the new chairwoman in a special meeting at the district's headquarters. Newly elected board member Scott Sweeney was selected vice chairman. Both choices were unanimous 4-0 votes, with three members-- Lynnda Crowder Eagle, David Morgan and David Banks -- absent. The board's next scheduled meeting is Wednesday.

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A sign announcing a home for sale is posted outside a home Feb. 1, 2024, in Acworth. Metro Atlanta saw a 4% decrease in April home sales compared to April 2024. (Mike Stewart/AP 2024)

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