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<b>Email </b>julia.harris&#64;patch.com<b><br>Phone </b>678-490-4729<b><br>Hometown</b> New York<b><br>Birthday</b> 1970<br><b>Bio </b>Before coming to Patch I worked for a variety of publications over the years, including The Times-Herald Record&#39;s Gazette, a weekly newspaper, in Port Jervis, NY, and as Editor-In-Chief for Petlanta magazine. I have no children. My Shih Tzu, Shelby, is my surrogate child.  I enjoy photography, gardening, dancing, fishing (trout stream and bass), hiking, arts, architecture, history and exploring our natural universe.

<strong>Favorite Blog: </strong>Quantum Diaries (www.quantumdiaries.org)

<b>Beliefs</b><br>I am spiritual, but not religious. I respect and believe in equal rights for all people regardless their race, creed, religion, and so forth. I believe that the natural universe is dependent upon all living creatures. Each creature is important to our world&#39;s structure and therefore deserve care, compassion and preservation. <br><br>I am middle-of-the-road politcally. I research candidates and make an educated decision. I am not devoted to a particular political party.

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Driver Wanted in Teen's Death

Today's Cobb-area headlines includes a tragic traffic accident in Douglasville.

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Keep Holiday Donations in Cobb

Don't send your holiday donations abroad...here is a list of Cobb County agencies in need of donations.

Keep Holiday Donations in Cobb
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Lassiter's Drama Club Presents 'A Special Delivery'

'A Special Delivery' is the story about a box of toys that gets accidentally left behind when Santa goes out on Christmas Eve. Meet Santa and the toys who will be giving away coloring books and candy canes!

Lassiter's Drama Club Presents 'A Special Delivery'
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East Cobb County Council 2011 Reflections Winners

McCleskey Middle School students’ Reflections Program winning entries. Students created and submitted works of art in six areas to their PTSA: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts.

East Cobb County Council 2011 Reflections Winners
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Marietta Firm to Install Solar Systems in Florida Schools

A Northeast Cobb business specializing in renewable energy is installing solar systems in Florida schools as part of the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) and Department of Energy (DOE) SunSmart E-Shelter Program.

Marietta Firm to Install Solar Systems in Florida Schools
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Northeast Cobb 11th Graders Ace State Writing Test

Ninety-seven percent of Cobb County 11th graders met or exceeded standards on the 2011 Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT), which gauges writing skills considered essential for a high school diploma.

Northeast Cobb 11th Graders Ace State Writing Test
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A Horrific and Brutal Murder

A video roundup of your regional headlines Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Northeast Cobb|News|

Holiday Toy Drive

The Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta are hosting a Holiday Toy Drive through December 16 at all 46 branches in metro Atlanta.

Holiday Toy Drive
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Ott to Speak at ECBA Breakfast

The local business organization has two events this week and its holiday party next week.

Ott to Speak at ECBA Breakfast
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The Art Place: Ushering in the Holiday Spirit

Cobb families help usher in the holiday spirit while attending The Art Place-Mountain View's Saturday performance of "All Through The Houze."

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Beware of Bogus E-mails About Package Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service warns consumers that someone is sending e-mails that contain fraudulent information about an attempted or intercepted package delivery.

Beware of Bogus E-mails About Package Delivery
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Police Seek Copper Theft Suspect

The Marietta Police Department's Copperhead Metal Task Force has secured arrest warrants for two men suspected of burglary at a vacant Cobb Industrial Drive warehouse on Nov. 28.

Police Seek Copper Theft Suspect
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Hanging Holiday Lights Outside

Watch this video to learn the best way to hang holiday lights from your house gutter.