‘Get Paid, Not Played’ held at Manuel’s Tavern

NOTE: SPJ Georgia is helping to promote this event, which is being organized by the Atlanta chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association.  Learn from a battle-tested lawyer about how to protect your rights at work, whether you’re negotiating your salary, working freelance, or trying to keep afloat in a toxic work environment. This practical,…

SPJ Georgia releases statement on Nydia Tisdale case

Citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale has been cleared of the most serious charges stemming from her arrest at a Republican rally in North Georgia, but has been ordered by a judge to pay a $1,000 fine, serve 12 months probation and complete community service owing to a misdemeanor obstruction charge. Below is SPJ Georgia’s official statement…

Best Case/Worst Case: Photography Tips & Tricks for Writers

Writers today are often tasked with shooting photos while on assignment, either with a professional-grade camera or, more often than not, with their phone. And even when a professional photographer is on hand, it can be tricky knowing exactly what to say. How do you best clue them in on the story and what’s happening…

FREELANCERS: Join us for lunch & conversation Jan. 27

Are you a journalist? Do you freelance? Would you like to? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you (yes, you) should join SPJ Georgia for lunch and discussion on the mysterious, wonderful world of freelancing. No speaker. No agenda. Just casual conversation among friends and freelancers. Here are the deets: Location: Café at…