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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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Patient Care Technician Needed

Here's a look at the latest job opportunities around Smyrna and Vinings.

Patient Care Technician Needed
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Pet of the Day: Max

This 5-year-old boy is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Max
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RaceTrac of Future Comes to Smyrna

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at the new Spring Road location Friday morning.

RaceTrac of Future Comes to Smyrna
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Belmont Hills Zoning Request Approved

Smyrna City Council approved Halpern Enterprises' request Monday to change the layout of the proposed Belmont Hills site at the corner of Windy Hill and Atlanta roads.

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Vinings Jubilee to Hold Fall Festival

All proceeds from the Fall Festival this Saturday will benefit the American Cancer Society and its first Vinings-Smyrna Relay for Life event.

Vinings Jubilee to Hold Fall Festival
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Pet of the Day: Princess

This 4-month-old kitten is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Princess
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Pet of the Day: Bodo the Beagle

This 6-year-old boy is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Bodo the Beagle
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What's on the Agenda: Oct. 15 Smyrna City Council

Tonight's meeting includes a public hearing to discuss the currently approved building elevations, zoning plan and road sections for the Belmont Redevelopment Project.

What's on the Agenda: Oct. 15 Smyrna City Council
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What's Next for Georgia Bulldogs?

Is the season over for the Georgia Bulldogs? Or will a little adversity push them to great heights.

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Food Recall: Kellogg's Mini-Wheats

Kellogg's is recalling frosted and unfrosted Mini-Wheats for possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh from a manufacturing part.

Food Recall: Kellogg's Mini-Wheats
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Food Scores: Marlow's Tavern Gets 96

Here are the latest food scores of establishments in Smyrna and Vinings from Cobb & Douglas Public Health inspections.

Food Scores: Marlow's Tavern Gets 96