A Cobb County woman was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for beating her three children.

Senobia Manya Flemister was found guilty of 11 of 12 counts of child cruelty, aggravated battery and mental cruelty. She was accused of whipping three of her children so severely that they suffered permanent physical scars, according to Kathy Watkins, a spokeswoman in the Cobb County District Attorney's Office.

Flemister was arrested on Nov. 14, 2009.

Judge Ruben Green sentenced Flemister to 20 years, at least 10 of which must be served in prison.