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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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East Cobb|News|

A Soggy Start to July 4th Holiday

Two East Cobb creeks are nearing flood stage and many Independence Day celebrations have been called off.

A Soggy Start to July 4th Holiday
East Cobb|News|

Stay Dry with 'The Motown Sound"

The young singers who "rehearsed" in East Cobb will be performing for real at the Strand from July 4-14.

Stay Dry with 'The Motown Sound"
East Cobb|News|

Major Changes at Heirloom BBQ

The Akers Mill Road restaurant will stop providing in-house dining due to parking restrictions.

Major Changes at Heirloom BBQ
East Cobb|News|

Where Pope Graduates Are Going to College

Among the destinations are UCLA, the Air Force Academy, Notre Dame and New York University -- and many places in between.

Where Pope Graduates Are Going to College
Northeast Cobb, GA|News|

Cobb EMC to Cut 55 to 110 Jobs

The company’s 550 employees learned of the voluntary separation offer in a series of meetings Wednesday and will receive "personalized information" with their paychecks today.

Cobb EMC to Cut 55 to 110 Jobs