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Kiri is committed to true, pure community journalism. She earned her bachelor's in journalism from the University of Florida before going on to write for her hometown newspaper and other community newspapers. She then earned her  master's from the Knight Foundation's fellowship for community journalism at the University of Alabama in 2010.

She is completely dedicated to writing stories that are powerful, make a difference and mean something to people, as well as stories that are memorable.

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The 10 Most Read Stories of 2012

Now that 2012 has drawn to a close, take a look back at the most read stories on Buckhead

The 10 Most Read Stories of 2012
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Volunteers Needed for Atlanta's Homeless Registry

The goal is to create a by-name registry of the city's homeless, enabling organizers to prioritize those most vulnerable and at risk of dying on the street so their needs can be met.

Volunteers Needed for Atlanta's Homeless Registry
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Buckhead Library Patrons Carjacked at Gunpoint

Two patrons of the Northside branch of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library were carjacked on Wednesday afternoon at gunpoint. One vehicle has been recovered.

Buckhead Library Patrons Carjacked at Gunpoint
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App Will Help Revelers Find a Safe Ride Home

In order to ensure that anyone who has had too much to drink doesn’t hit the roads on New Year’s Eve, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has come up with a plan.

App Will Help Revelers Find a Safe Ride Home