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Is It a Good Idea to Do Away With Printed Textbooks?
Is it wise to set aside the "tried and true" for the sake of technology?

Hi there, I'm Holly, the field editor for Gwinnett, Douglas, Bartow and Paulding counties. I'm brand new, but not to Patch. I was here in the very beginning and then took a side step. Glad to be back.
I graduated from the University of North Carolina in ... well a long time ago... so I'm a Tarheel born and raised. But have come to call Georgia home for now.
I've been in journalism for 20 years, some as a reporter and some as an editor. I've covered everything from hurricanes to moonshine making and all the mayhem in between. I've worked all up and down the east coast at various daily newspapers including Norfolk, Va., and here in Atlanta.
I'm the proud parent of two teenagers, a dog and two cats. Love the dog. I'm a cat person. You're one or the other. Anyway, glad to be online and reporting from my hometown of Douglasville. Call me with news tips and questions.
Is it wise to set aside the "tried and true" for the sake of technology?

A roundup of Cobb and metro Atlanta headlines.
Here's a look at the latest job opportunities in South Cobb.
This 4-month-old kitten is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.
Cobb Democrats and Republicans are hosting debate watch parties tonight in Kennesaw, East Cobb and Smyrna.
The talent call is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10, in Fairburn.
Simple & good: roasted corn salad and gazpacho soup.
If Congress can't reach an agreement, a number of tax breaks for parents could be on the chopping block.
Bestselling author James Patterson gives tips on making your child an avid reader—and here's a a great reading list for the fall to get you started.
Activities include story telling, hayrides, music, children's craft projects, blacksmith, weaver, puppet shoes, panning for gold, old fashion games, a petting zoo and pony rides.
Strange crime stories in Northeast Georgia, as reported on local Patch sites.
"Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" shares the wisdom of breast cancer survivors with the newly diagnosed. What's your story?
Georgia's state parks offer tips on when and where to find leaves turning colors.
A Pew Research Report released shows that one in five adults have no religious affiliation.
Florida joins D.C. and Virginia in creating educational benchmarks based on racial subgroups.
Wealthy foreigners can in effect buy U.S. immigration visas for themselves and their families by investing at least $500,000 in certain development projects.
Early detection of breast cancer through routine exams saves thousands of lives every year.
Why voters statewide should vote for House Resolution 1162 — a constitutional amendment to allow a state-commissioned board the ability to approve charter schools when local boards refuse.