Maria Ramirez

Senior Reporter · Dalton, GA

Maria Ramirez brings a warm storytelling approach to community reporting, backed by a journalism degree from Kennesaw State University. With over 15 years of experience at publications including the Marietta Daily Journal, she has a knack for highlighting the human stories that connect people in Dalton.

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Smiling visitors welcome Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, the newest pandas at Zoo Atlanta.

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Panda fans flock to Zoo Atlanta for the debut of Ping Ping and Fu Shuang

The delighted squeals of children, the click of cameras, and the gentle munching of bamboo filled the air Friday as Zoo Atlanta welcomed Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, its newest giant pandas, to the public. These cuddly black-and-white bears, a male and female pair, arrived in September from China under...

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