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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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Cooking Fires: Holidays Up in Flames

Fire Department officials have some advice for what can be the most hazardous room in the home—the kitchen.

Cooking Fires: Holidays Up in Flames
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Pet of the Day: Bartow

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

Pet of the Day: Bartow
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Cobb Food Scores: Jade Palace, Le Cafe Crepe

Zoe's Kitchen, Zeigler's BBQ, Ted's Montana Grill, Motherland Kitchen, Martin's, Low Country Barbecue, Los Reyes Mexican, Laseter's Tavern, Jade Palace, Fuji Hana, Dos Amigos and more—take a look at the latest Cobb Food Scores.

Cobb Food Scores: Jade Palace, Le Cafe Crepe
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GDOT Keeping Holiday Travel Merry

Because Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday, GDOT is anticipating more travelers on Georgia's highways during the holiday period.

GDOT Keeping Holiday Travel Merry
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Christmas Fun Facts and Trivia

How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.

Christmas Fun Facts and Trivia
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Major Changes to Tag Laws

Get ready for some major changes that begin early next year.

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Last Chance: Smyrna Santa House

Smyrna children can meet Santa one last time before Christmas at Aunt Fanny's Cabin.

Last Chance: Smyrna Santa House
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One Dead, Three Severely Injured in Crash

Investigators believe that alcohol and speed may have been contributing factors in this wreck that that left one man dead and three teens severely injured.

One Dead, Three Severely Injured in Crash
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Patch, Other Websites Go Dark Friday for Sandy Hook

Smyrna-Vinings Patch and Patch sites nationwide will participate in an online moment of silence in memory of the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

Patch, Other Websites Go Dark Friday for Sandy Hook
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Holiday Shoppers Rein in Spending

Survey by Georgia Credit Union Affiliates shows most Georgians plan to spend about the same or less on Christmas gifts.

Holiday Shoppers Rein in Spending
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Is Your Child's School Safe?

Could the shooting that took place in Connecticut happen at your child's school?

Is Your Child's School Safe?
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Smyrna Teacher Recognized Nationally

Robin Kish of St. Benedict's Episcopal Day School was named Outstanding Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator of the Year by the American Heart Association.

Smyrna Teacher Recognized Nationally