MARIETTA, Ga. -- Graduation is right around the corner for high school seniors in Cobb County.

The school system has announced the graduation dates, times and venues for its high schools. Family members and friends who can't attend the actual ceremonies can purchase DVDs and, in most cases, watch live Web broadcasts of the events.

Visit cobbk12.org for information on how to watch the graduations or order DVDs.

Graduation ceremonies include:

Allatoona HS
Friday, May 24 at 9 a.m.
Allatoona Stadium

Campbell HS
Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
KSU Convocation Center

Harrison HS
Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m.
KSU Convocation Center

Hillgrove HS
Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
KSU Convocation Center

MARIETTA, Ga. - Close to a million dollars from Cobb County taxpayers will go to area non-profits this year, and a local watchdog group is outraged.

The head of the Cobb Taxpayers Association says he doesn't want the county deciding whether or not his money should go to charity.

"The very nature of a charity is voluntary non-profit association," says Lance Lamberton. "Taxpayers should be able to make that choice and not have the county make it for them. What is it about voluntary that Cobb County doesn't understand?"

Cobb County commissioners have given the okay for 27 charities to divide a total of $963,695 in taxpayer dollars. MUST ministries will receive $30,520. Big Brothers Big Sisters will get $35,300. Other charities receiving taxpayer dollars include Safepath Children's Advocacy Center, Sheltering Arms, and The Tommy Nobis Center.

MARIETTA, Ga. -- SafePath Children's Advocacy Center, Cobb Safety Village and Radio Disney are hosting an event on Saturday for National Child Abuse Prevention month. 

According to a Cobb County official, "Safety Rules Rule" Family Fun Day will run from 10:00 a.m. - noon, and is set for the Safety Village on Al Bishop Drive. 

Free and open to the public, families can learn more about safety and enjoy music from Radio Disney's live DJ while playing interactive games.