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  • Smyrna-Vinings, GA

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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Pet of the Day: Jordan

This 4-year-old boy is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Jordan
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Job Alert: Sales Representative

Take a look at the latest job opportunities around Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb areas.

Job Alert: Sales Representative
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Job and Career Accelerator at Cobb Libraries

Create professional resumes and cover letters, and interviewing and networking techniques; improve your work skills; prepare for occupation-related exams; and search jobs from a database of over 5 million postings.

Job and Career Accelerator at Cobb Libraries
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Snow, Accumulations Possible Thursday

The Smyrna-Vinings area could get its first glimpse this winter of the white stuff as rain across north Georgia may turn to snow with the arrival of a deep cold air mass.

Snow, Accumulations Possible Thursday
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Pet of the Day: Missy

This 1-year-old girl is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Missy
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Job Openings at Best Buy

Take a look at the latest job opportunities around Smyrna-Vinings and South Cobb areas.

Job Openings at Best Buy
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Pet of the Day: Tiger

This 3-year-old boy is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Tiger
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Relief for Cobb Flood Victims

Cobb County will be providing final relief to victims impacted by the 2009 floods.

Relief for Cobb Flood Victims
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Rain Moving In, Cold Air May Be on the Way

The Smyrna-Vinings area is set for a wet week of cooler temperatures as a cold front moves into Georgia. Freezing temperatures could arrive next week.

Rain Moving In, Cold Air May Be on the Way