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DeKalb County School Superintendent Crawford Lewis Cut His Pay Before Accepting Raise

DeKalb County School Superintendent Crawford Lewis quietly cut his own pay last year because of the budget crisis.  This month he accepted a pay raise, while also warning of more, deep, budget cuts.

$100,000 For Wallpaper and Paint in DeKalb County

DeKalb County commissioners, struggling to balance the budget, and on the verge of voting to lay off county employees and raise taxes, said there is a good reason for the $100,000 line item for wallpaper and painting.

IRS To Regulate Tax Preparers

The Internal Revenue Service plans to start regulating paid tax preparers, requiring them to register with the government, pass competency tests and adhere to ethical standards.

Act Now To Save On Your 2009 Taxes!

On your to-do list this week, you might want to add, "take steps to save money on my taxes."

Ask Dennis Hinton

Financial analyst Dennis Hinton appears on 11Alive's weekend morning news shows.

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.

Economic News

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.

National News

Miss. School Cancels Prom Over Same-Sex Dates

The American Civil Liberties Union is suing a Mississippi school system for canceling a prom because one student challenged a ban on bringing same-sex dates.

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