Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
- Buckhead, GA
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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South Cobb, GA|News|
UCR convinces Fulton County airport to offset impacts to river
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Students Can Win $1,000 in History Channel National Essay Contest
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South Cobb, GA|News|
WellStar Health System to Acquire OrthoSport Physical Therapy
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Who Gave the Best Speech: Ann or Michelle?
Now that both wives of the presidential candidates have delivered speeches at their respective conventions, who do you feel did the best job?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Who Gave the Best Convention Speech: Ann or Michelle?
Now that both wives of the presidential candidates have delivered speeches at their respective conventions, who do you feel did the best job?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Nearby: Another Man Drowns in Lake Lanier; Missing UGA Student Found Dead
Check out the top headlines from around the region.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell City Council Agenda for Sept. 10
It's a light agenda for the Austell City Council meeting on Sept. 10.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Experts: Mableton Should Separate Itself from Austell
If Mableton wants to see redevelopment and growth, it should do what it can to improve its reputation, including separating itself from Six Flags area and Austell.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
How Can You Save $2 Per Gallon of Gas?
Kroger is extending its summer fuel promotion that trades grocery purchases for fuel discount points until the end of the year.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Last Chance: Summer's Must-Reads
Sure, school is back in session, but the kids don't have to be the only ones hitting the books this month.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Police Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Girl
The girl went missing during a gathering of family and friends at an Austell apartment complex.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Labor Day Closings and Tips
See how services will be affected by the holiday plus other Labor Day tips.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Libraries Challenge Teens to Help Fight Hunger
Teens can help fight hunger in the South Cobb community by taking part in the Cobb County Libraries' Hunger Game Challenge.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Cobb Board of Commissioners Will Be Predominantly Female
Now that the Cobb Board of Commissioners is predominantly female, will the way the county is run change?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Six Flags & White Water Announce 2 New Rides for 2013
Get ready for two new thrills at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water in 2013.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Commission Will Be Predominantly Female
With the county's legislative body soon to be made of three women and two men, what types of changes, if any, should residents expect?
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Kennesaw, GA|News|
West Nile Outbreak Could Be Worst in U.S. History
One of the first Cobb cases this year of the mosquito-borne virus was in Mableton.
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