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.
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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.
Guide for journalists covering the World Cup
Created by SPJ, this city-specific resource guide provided key contacts and tips for reporting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
The Georgia Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists votes in new Board of Directors members
The Georgia Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists voted in eight members into new Board of Director positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, student representative, and three members-at-large positions. President Nicolle Sartain is a journalist based in Georgia. She served as vice president of the Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in 2021. Nicolle…
Nominees for 2022 SPJ Georgia Board of Directors
SPJ Georgia will hold its election Monday, December 20 through Wednesday, December 22.
Per SPJ Georgia by-laws, the names of nominees are posted 30 days in advance of the first day of the election.
Reporting on Extremist Groups: Georgia Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists hosts panel of experts, researchers
Who are these groups? What are their core beliefs and tactics? What is the extent of the threat they pose? Journalists–and the public–have a lot of questions. SPJ Georgia aims to help provide answers in our virtual series. For part two of our series on covering extremist groups, we’re hearing from the experts who have…
