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  • 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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Meet the Farmer: Buddy Dale

Buddy Dale, a Lithia Springs gardener/farmer, is one of the many farmers who sell their homegrown veggies and fruit at the Mableton Farmers Market each Thursday.

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Meet the Candidates: Bill Byrne

With the July 31 primary election less than a week away, the former Cobb commission chairman, who is seeking the office again, responded to these questions on TSPLOST and more.

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Meet the Candidates: Bill Byrne
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Meet the Candidates: Mike Boyce

In a video interview, the retired Marine and GOP contendor for Cobb commission chairman explained what he thinks are the county's most pressing issues and what he plans to do about the budget. The primary elections are Tuesday.

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