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  • Smyrna-Vinings, GA

Angela is a journalist with a strong passion for storytelling and producing compelling multimedia content.

Determined to pursue a career in journalism from the beginning of her undergraduate studies at Washington State University, Angela has four years of experience in television, and has worked in various newsrooms as both a reporter and a producer in the State of Washington, Missouri, and Washington, DC. In August 2010, Angela received her master's degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.

Prior to joining Patch in 2010 as one of the founding editors, she worked with CNN in Washington, DC on the newsgathering frontline, and spent two years working as a reporter and newscast producer for KOMU 8 TV - the NBC Affiliate in Columbia, Missouri, and an anchor and producer for online/mobile news startup Newsy.com.

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Summer Recipe: Gazpacho

You don't have to sacrifice flavor for healthier options when it comes to your warm-weather meals.

Summer Recipe: Gazpacho
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Cobb Readies for Softball

Returning adult softball teams will register first.

Cobb Readies for Softball
Smyrna-Vinings|News|

"Bad News" for Heirloom Market BBQ

Heirloom Market BBQ will no longer have in-house dining, and will become to-go and catering only starting Tuesday, July 2, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.

"Bad News" for Heirloom Market BBQ
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Cobb EMC to Cut 55 to 110 Jobs

The company’s 550 employees learned of the voluntary separation offer in a series of meetings and received "personalized information" with their paychecks this week.

Cobb EMC to Cut 55 to 110 Jobs
Smyrna-Vinings|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 and received "personalized information" with their paychecks this week.

Cobb EMC to Cut 55 to 110 Jobs