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I'm Wendy Parker, the editor of East Cobb Patch and Roswell Patch.

I grew up in East Cobb and graduated from Wheeler High School, and I have a wealth of experience covering community news in the metro Atlanta area.

I previously served as a local news reporter at The Marietta Daily Journal and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

During my time at the AJC, I also covered sports and was an online producer and editor at ajc.com. 

Please feel free to contact me at wendy.parker@patch.com (the best way to get in touch) or call 770-265-0128.

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Cobb School Board Nixes Math Books

Opposition to Common Core curriculum standards resulted in 4-3 votes against new texts starting with the 2013-14 academic year.

Cobb School Board Nixes Math Books
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Walton, Pope Snubbed by U.S. News

Lassiter, Sprayberry and Wheeler are the only East Cobb high schools to be ranked in Georgia.

Walton, Pope Snubbed by U.S. News
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Good Mews Flea Market Continues

The spring fundraiser resumes Friday through Sunday at the Piedmont Commons Shopping Center.

Good Mews Flea Market Continues
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Food Trucks Return to East Cobb

The postponed event is scheduled for Monday afternoon at Paper Mill Village.

Food Trucks Return to East Cobb
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Walton Grad Earns Top College Honor

Kenneth Tracy has received the Steven N. Swanger Leadership Award at the University of South Carolina.

Walton Grad Earns Top College Honor
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Lassiter Color Guard Members Sought

If you're interested in finding out more information and trying out, there's a clinic May 6-8 in the band room.

Lassiter Color Guard Members Sought