Home magazine, a publication of the Gainesville Times, is looking for freelance writers. Home, a lifestyle magazine serving North Georgia, launched in spring 2012. That summer, Morris Multimedia purchased the magazine, where it is managed by The Times in Gainesville. The magazine aims to grow and become an integral part of the community. Learn more…
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Inspire black men brunch with AABJ
The Atlanta Association of Black Journalists will host a brunch program on Saturday, June 10 to celebrate Black men and “to help change the lives and images of Black men in the news and in society.” This brunch program will include a panel of well-known men from different mediums including radio/TV/film, sports and music. The…
Mini meetups with SPJ Georgia
The Georgia chapter of Society of Professional Journalists will be adding dates for mini meetups where anyone can come by and chat about what SPJ does or just meet local media members. These chats will each have a theme, but be open for discussion about anything media related. Our plan is for one SPJ Georgia…
After Deadline: Atlanta media mixer June 15
After Deadline: Atlanta Media Mixer Join us on Thursday, June 15 for the next APC After Deadline at Fado Irish Pub in Buckhead. Our mixers are a great opportunity for journalists to network with other media professionals. Hosted by Thomas Wheatley of Atlanta Magazine. Sponsored by the Atlanta Press Club, the Georgia chapter of the…
The perception of Islam and Muslims in the media: An SPJ panel discussion
By Fiza Pirani A mix of journalists, interfaith scholars and community members gathered inside The Atlanta Journal Constitution building Saturday afternoon for a panel discussion on the state of media and its relationship with the Muslim community. The lively panel, organized by the Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, featured some of Atlanta’s…
Can A Podcast Make A Difference In Solving A Crime?
By Si Rajadhyax Payne Lindsey’s ‘Up and Vanished’ podcast puts a spotlight on a 12-year-old murder and now two arrests have been made. ATLANTA – Podcasts have become a hot new trend over the last couple of years. Much of it has to do with how effortless it is nowadays to connect your phone to…
Georgia’s Supreme Court has “Upper Hand” in New JQC
“For the first time, the JQC also will make records and information regarding the commission’s administrative matters subject to public scrutiny. The new bill also establishes a mechanism by which a panel’s appointing authorities may, by unanimous vote, remove a panel member.” – Daily Report The Judicial Qualification Reform Act of 2017 now awaits the…
Member Spotlight: Anjali Enjeti
Anjali Enjeti writes a great deal about social justice issues. It’s a professional endeavor that began on a quite personal level. Enjeti, who is of Indian , Puerto Rican and Austrian descent, says that in adolescence “I realized sometimes that my gender and skin color affected how I was treated by others. Voicing my opinion…
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