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Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your Georgia community. Here's how you can help.

Deb Belt has been an editor with Patch.com since August 2011. After launching Patches in Iowa -- where staffers covered the 2012 Iowa Caucuses and the presidential campaign -- Deb joined the Southeast team of editors. Early in 2015 she took on coverage of the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George's and Montgomery. Since March 2017 she has been the team leader for Patch sites in the Southeast, ranging from Baltimore to Miami. Prior to joining the digital world, she worked as an editor for 13 years at the Des Moines Register, focused on suburban coverage.
Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your Georgia community. Here's how you can help.

Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your North Carolina community. Here's how you can help.
Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your Virginia community and DC. Here's how you can help.
Patch is partnering with Ring to honor Local Heroes in your Maryland community. Here's how you can help.
The wealth of the nation’s billionaires increased by 29 percent during the coronavirus pandemic. See how MD's richest residents fared.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Georgia families can still have some fall fun. Here's where you can pick a pumpkin, Halloween events.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, NoVA and DC families can still have some fall fun. Here's where you can pick a pumpkin, Halloween events.
If you're planning a fall foliage tour, we can help you map it out. Virginia DOF staffers have updated the status of fall color statewide.
If you're planning a fall foliage tour, we can help you map it. Maryland DNR staffers say there are signs of a vibrant autumn on the way.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Maryland families can still have some fall fun. Here's where you can pick a pumpkin, Halloween events.
A fashion retailer that's a staple at Florida malls has announced plans to close more than 200 locations.
A fashion retailer that's a staple at Georgia malls has announced plans to close more than 200 locations.
A fashion retailer that's a staple at NoVA and DC malls has announced plans to close more than 200 locations.
A fashion retailer that's a staple at Maryland malls has announced plans to close more than 200 locations.
Top news includes the Preakness Stakes, Halloween safety, crab feast and subdivision near mansion. How to share news, events on Patch.
FL Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
Georgia Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
NC Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
VA Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.
MD Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.