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The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a sexual assault at an area high school.

It was reported to school officials by the alleged victim.

The alleged incident reportedly took place on May 8th at North Atlanta High School.

According to APS, the next day, the victim told educators.

Personal finance might not be the first topic of conversation at the dinner table, but one Georgia teacher has made it a big priority, and is reaping the benefits.  Danny Kofke is the author of two books: How To Survive (and perhaps thrive) On A Teacher's Salary and A Simple Book Of Financial Wisdom.  Danny and his wife Tracy, and their two daughters live comfortably on just his salary alone, by applying simple concepts in an effective way.  We invited Danny in for a conversation to find out just how he does it.

Join host Lois Reitzes as she talks with WABE contributor David Lee Simmons about the following:

Bubbapalooza at the Star Bar

Michael Feinstein at Symphony Hall

Salute the Troops at Stone Mountain

In this Atlanta Sounds audio slideshow we meet Al Warner.   

He says he’s been collecting pinball machines ever since there was a collecting community. 

When asked how he got so many pinball machines, his answer is simple:  "One at a time".

 In part two of our conversation, Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves said the County will have to cut some programs and outsource others to address a money crunch.  

The funding crisis is partly the result of efforts to meet the requirements of a consent decree, in which the county agreed to address chronic overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail.  

 State data show more Georgia high school students are earning diplomas. Last year, about 69% of high school seniors graduated, compared to about 67% the year before. 

Relief organizations and state agencies in Georgia are responding or are prepared to help in the aftermath of the massive tornado that hit Oklahoma Monday.

The Alpharetta-based Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is sending a tractor trailer filled water and plastic roof tarps to Oklahoma to help provide immediate relief for tornado victims.

Mike Ebert is a spokesman for the relief organization.

About 80 protestors affiliated with the Tea Party Patriots rallied Tuesday on the steps of the state Capitol.

The focus was the targeting of conservative groups by the IRS. 

The message of the day was clear - keep investigating and find out if the White House applied political pressure.

“Little people didn’t do this stuff, it comes from the top,” said protestor Janice Faircloth of Coweta County.

The University of Georgia is preparing to offer "soft benefits" to registered domestic partners of school employees.

This includes vision and dental insurance.