As we’re turning the corner to 2026, we’d like to thank you for your ongoing commitment to the Society of Professional Journalists and our Georgia chapter.
SPJ celebrates the holiday with Atlanta Press Club
Metro Atlanta journalists and media professionals had a great time closing out the year at The Atlanta Press Club’s holiday mixer on Dec 2.
High school seniors: Apply for an SPJ scholarship
SPJ Georgia is now accepting applications for its annual high school journalism scholarship.
Bending Without Breaking: Mental Health for Journalists
Developing resilience as a journalist was the subject of a presentation by AJC reporter Jeremy Redmon. A panel discussion by four journalists followed.
SPJ issues alarm over detention of journalist Mario Guevara
The Society of Professional Journalists joins the Committee to Protect Journalists and a coalition of organizations expressing deep concern over the detention.
Download your copy of the SPJ GA Media Literacy Survival Kit
Journalists often face questions from the public about the inner workings of the media. It’s
important to have the answers ready. Our Media Literacy Survival Kit can help.
Katja Ridderbusch interviewed
Atlanta journalist Katja Ridderbusch, chair of SPJ Georgia’s Advocacy Committee, talks with podcaster Mitch Leff. On his podcast 4 Questions Journalist Spotlight, they discuss everything from the importance of joining SPJ Georiga to the chapter’s police-press training class for law enforcement. The training for police was designed to equip law enforcement with ways to de-escalate…
SPJ training class used by law enforcement in Georgia
SPJ Georgia has developed a training class for law enforcement, which is available to all police officers in Georgia and will soon be mandated for Atlanta Police Department trainees. The one-hour online course teaches officers how to interact with the media during protests and it educates about the role, rights, and responsibilities of journalists in times of civil unrest.
What we do
The Society of Professional Journalists is one of the oldest journalism organizations in the United States. It was founded in 1909 and supports journalists across the country. The Georgia chapter of SPJ, which represents members across the state, was officially re-established in 2014. SPJ and its SPJ Georgia Pro members are working journalists who believe…
Past president Laura J. Downey and Wesley Wright recognized for outstanding contributions to SPJ
Each received a Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award for contributions to their SPJ chapters and regions.
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