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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: Patches

Take a look at the pets available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Patches
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Cobb Teacher Charged with Battery

Sara Katherine Johnson was arrested this week for misdemeanor simple battery involving a student.

Cobb Teacher Charged with Battery
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Submit Questions for the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

Submit Questions for the Next Presidential Debate
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Obama vs. Romney: Who's Your Best Match?

In Georgia, Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson is leading so far, followed by the current president, then the GOP nominee.

Obama vs. Romney: Who's Your Best Match?
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Shop Pink to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?

Shop Pink to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
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Local Youths to Honor Law Enforcement

It's Public Safety Appreciation Week, and Cobb Alcohol Taskforce Youth Council will be showing appreciation Saturday to members of 22 local law enforcement agencies.

Local Youths to Honor Law Enforcement
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Pet of the Day: Collin

This 9-year-old boy is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.

Pet of the Day: Collin
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Sales Tax Holiday for WaterSense Products

The first weekend of October is a good time to commit to saving water because purchases of WaterSense-labeled products will be exempt from state and local sales taxes.

Sales Tax Holiday for WaterSense Products
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Education Roundtable: What to Expect

Georgia House Representatives Rich Golick and Stacey Evans will join Smyrna Councilwoman Melleny Pritchett at Thursday's informative Education Roundtable.

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Legislators to Hold Education Forum

An informative public forum on HR 1162, the constitutional charter school amendment, will be held Thursday at the Smyrna City Hall.

Legislators to Hold Education Forum