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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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Cobb Students Improve Writing Scores

Every traditional high school had 90 percent or more of students passing the 2012 Georgia High School Writing Test.

Cobb Students Improve Writing Scores
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Police: Smyrna Man Fled After Killing Wife

Smyrna police are looking for Derrick Williams, who is accused of strangling his wife to death, and is currently at large.

Police: Smyrna Man Fled After Killing Wife
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Pet of the Day: Momma

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

Pet of the Day: Momma
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12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Some of the biggest names in music will play at a benefit concert on Wednesday. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims
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GDOL Recruiting Workers This Week

The Georgia Department of Labor’s Cobb-Cherokee Career Center will be recruiting Tuesday and Thursday to fill positions at two companies.

GDOL Recruiting Workers This Week
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Holiday Fun at Smyrna Santa House

Smyrna children can meet Santa every weekend in December before Christmas at Aunt Fanny's Cabin.

Holiday Fun at Smyrna Santa House
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Best Buy Hiring Sales Manager

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

Best Buy Hiring Sales Manager
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Pet of the Day: Jones

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

Pet of the Day: Jones
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Updated: Fatal Crash Near Cumberland Mall

A man died after a Friday night crash where his Chevrolet was struck twice at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Akers Mill Road.

Updated: Fatal Crash Near Cumberland Mall