Come celebrate the holidays with SPJ Georgia and the Atlanta Press Club. Tuesday, Dec. 1 6 to 8 p.m. Tio Lucho’s 675 N. Highland Ave. Atlanta
SPJ Georgia receives $5,000 grant to expand Georgia Knows Media
Funding will support Phase II of the chapter’s statewide education campaign, bringing media literacy workshops to rural areas and news deserts. ATLANTA — The Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is proud to announce it has received a $5,000 grant from the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation. This marks the second straight year…
Katja Ridderbusch receives President’s Award at SPJ national conference
She was recognized for her work in advancing SPJ and the profession.
SPJ Georgia launches statewide Georgia Knows Media education campaign
The Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is opening its “Georgia Knows Media” education program to community organizations across the state. SPJ Georgia created “Georgia Knows Media” to help Georgians combat false and misleading information and build trust between journalists and the communities they cover.
New SPJ Georgia leadership focused on membership growth and media literacy
Susanna Capelouto, NPR Southern bureau chief, and Patty Rasmussen, an independent journalist, will serve as co-presidents. Joshua Wilson, managing editor of Appen Media Group, was elected vice president.
Join SPJ’s statewide media literacy campaign
Learn about Georgia Knows Media and become a certified media literacy trainer.
What is Creator Journalism?
SPJ Georgia took an inside look at the fast-growing world of independent, audience-driven publishing.
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…
Sip & Share event raises funds for SPJ Georgia
The 4th annual Sip & Share fund-raiser was held Aug. 1 in Atlanta’s South Downtown district. Allison Entrekin, editor-in-chief of Atlanta Magazine, was the emcee.
Georgia delegates attend SPJ Leadership Institute
SPJ Georgia’s president and two incoming board members joined SPJ delegates from 14 chapters at the organization’s national leadership institute.
