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Angela is a journalist with a strong passion for storytelling and producing compelling multimedia content.

Determined to pursue a career in journalism from the beginning of her undergraduate studies at Washington State University, Angela has four years of experience in television, and has worked in various newsrooms as both a reporter and a producer in the State of Washington, Missouri, and Washington, DC. In August 2010, Angela received her master's degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Prior to joining Patch in 2010 as one of the founding editors, she worked with CNN in Washington, DC on the newsgathering frontline, and spent two years working as a reporter and newscast producer for KOMU 8 TV - the NBC Affiliate in Columbia, Missouri, and an anchor and producer for online/mobile news startup Newsy.com.

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Acworth, GA|News|

Arrest in Peeping Tom Case

The alleged victim identified the suspect as a man with distinctive tattoos she saw Saturday walking near her home.

Arrest in Peeping Tom Case
Smyrna-Vinings|News|

Cobb Chamber Welcomes Ron Newcomb

Chattahoochee Tech held a reception for its new president and former Smyrna City Council representative Ron Newcomb at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre.

Cobb Chamber Welcomes Ron Newcomb
Acworth, GA|News|

Detectives: Help ID Peeping Tom

An Acworth woman reviewing home surveillance video in connection with a separate incident found footage of a man near her home just before midnight on May 14.

Detectives: Help ID Peeping Tom