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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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East Cobb, GA|News|

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers

The county approved Tuesday to hire Willie A. Hopkins, Jr. as its new support services director, and tabled court officials' request of a grant to fund the county’s first mental health court.

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers
Smyrna-Vinings|News|

New Left-Turn Signal at East-West Connector

Be prepared to see a new flashing yellow left-turn signal at the intersection of East-West Connector and Cooper Lake Road.

Acworth, GA|News|

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers

The county Tuesday night approved the hire of Willie A. Hopkins Jr. as its new support services director, and tabled court officials' request of a grant to fund the county’s first mental health court.

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers
Kennesaw, GA|News|

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers

The county Tuesday night approved the hire of Willie A. Hopkins Jr. as its new support services director, and tabled court officials' request of a grant to fund the county’s first mental health court.

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers
West Cobb, GA|News|

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers

The county approved Tuesday to hire Willie A. Hopkins, Jr. as its new support services director, and tabled court officials' request of a grant to fund the county’s first mental health court.

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers
Marietta, GA|News|

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers

The county approved Tuesday to hire Willie A. Hopkins, Jr. as its new support services director, and tabled court officials' request of a grant to fund the county’s first mental health court.

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers
Smyrna-Vinings|News|

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers

The county approved Tuesday to hire Willie A. Hopkins, Jr. as its new support services director, and tabled court officials' request of a grant to fund the county’s first mental health court.

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers
Smyrna-Vinings|News|

Cobb to Appoint New Support Services Director

The county is expected to hire a new director after Virgil Moon retired in September to become the chief financial officer at Cobb and Douglas Public Health.

Cobb to Appoint New Support Services Director
Smyrna-Vinings|News|

Meehan's Barkfest to Help Homeless Pets

Have fun, enjoy silent auctions and support a good cause at this Saturday's Barkfest at Meehan’s Public House in Vinings.

Meehan's Barkfest to Help Homeless Pets