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SPJ Georgia

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The Georgia Pro Chapter of @spj_tweets. Protecting & promoting #journalism in the Peach State. Here for all journalists in TV, radio, digital, and print.

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🚨Health care journos! Health Connect South is offering press passes to Society of Professional Journalists members who want to attend the region's premiere conference for leaders in health care research, policy and business. Sign up here: eventbrite.com/e/110939165329…

🚨Health care journos! <a href="/HCSconnect/">Health Connect South</a> is offering press passes to <a href="/spj_tweets/">Society of Professional Journalists</a> members who want to attend the region's premiere conference for leaders in health care research, policy and business. Sign up here: eventbrite.com/e/110939165329…
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Friends, please support journalism in Georgia! Join us tomorrow in Savannah as we gather for our annual fundraiser – or consider buying a donation ticket to boost journalism education! #supportjournalism #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia25 ticketsource.com/spj-georgia/3r…

Friends, please support journalism in Georgia! Join us tomorrow in Savannah as we gather for our annual fundraiser – or consider buying a donation ticket to boost journalism education! #supportjournalism #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia25
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will end its print edition Dec 31. The decision "reflects the digital transformation that’s been shaping the news media for several decades," says Society of Professional Journalists Georgia chapter president Katja Ridderbusch in this story by Rob DiRienzo for FOX 5 Atlanta fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-f…

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Last night, our founding president Sharon Dunten joined an event at The Ledger-Enquirer. Community issues reporter Brittany McGee and deputy editor Mark Rice talked about covering allegations of misconduct by the #Columbus Finance Department that led to arrests.

Last night, our founding president <a href="/DuntenSharon/">Sharon Dunten</a> joined an event at <a href="/LedgerEnquirer/">The Ledger-Enquirer</a>. Community issues reporter <a href="/brittmcgee21/">Brittany McGee</a> and deputy editor <a href="/MarkRiceLE/">Mark Rice</a> talked about covering allegations of misconduct by the #Columbus Finance Department that led to arrests.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Savannah for our 3rd annual Sip & Share fundraiser to support journalism and journalism education in Georgia! #sipandshare2025 #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Savannah for our 3rd annual Sip &amp; Share fundraiser to support journalism and journalism education in Georgia! #sipandshare2025 #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia2025
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One week to go! Calling PR and communication pros to sign up for "60 Second Pitch Fest", a fun and fast-paced event, organized and moderated by our own Board member Mitch Leff and hosted at GPB News in Atlanta. #theartofpitching #prpitchfest #60secondpitchfest

One week to go! Calling PR and communication pros to sign up for "60 Second Pitch Fest", a fun and fast-paced event, organized and moderated by our own Board member <a href="/MitchLeffPR/">Mitch Leff</a> and hosted at <a href="/gpbnews/">GPB News</a> in Atlanta. #theartofpitching #prpitchfest #60secondpitchfest
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SPJ and the SPJ International Community oppose changes related to visas for international journalists working in the United States. 🔗Read the full statement: spj.org/spj-opposes-ch…

SPJ and the SPJ International Community oppose changes related to visas for international journalists working in the United States.

🔗Read the full statement: spj.org/spj-opposes-ch…
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Big congrats to Laura J. Downey, our immediate past president and first Black president of our chapter, for this much deserved recognition! #spjstrong #spjgeorgia2025 #journalismmatters spj.org/laura-j-downey…

Big congrats to <a href="/laurakadowney/">Laura J. Downey</a>, our immediate past president and first Black president of our chapter, for this much deserved recognition! #spjstrong #spjgeorgia2025 #journalismmatters spj.org/laura-j-downey…
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Please join us for a timely webinar on photojournalism! Topics include narrative composition, consent and privacy, ethical challenges and digital manipulation. RSVP to receive link! #photojournalism #spjgeorgia25

Please join us for a timely webinar on photojournalism! Topics include narrative composition, consent and privacy, ethical challenges and digital manipulation. RSVP to receive link! #photojournalism #spjgeorgia25
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🚨Tomorrow!📸Join us for this timely webinar on Photojournalism for the Digital Age. RSVP to receive link. #photojournalism #visualstorytelling #spjgeorgia25

🚨Tomorrow!📸Join us for this timely webinar on Photojournalism for the Digital Age. RSVP to receive link. #photojournalism #visualstorytelling #spjgeorgia25
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Join us this coming Sunday for a fun and impactful beach cleanup at beautiful #TybeeIsland near #Savannah! #beachcleanup #spjgeorgia2025

Join us this coming Sunday for a fun and impactful beach cleanup at beautiful #TybeeIsland near #Savannah! #beachcleanup #spjgeorgia2025
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Please join us as we partner with Atlanta Press Club Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Association of Health Care Journalists for a timely event on mental health and self-care for journalists. The event is free, but RSVP is required. #mentalhealthforjournalists #selfcareforjournalists #spjgeorgia25 atlantapressclub.org/events/bending…

Please join us as we partner with <a href="/atlpressclub/">Atlanta Press Club</a> <a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> and <a href="/AHCJ/">Association of Health Care Journalists</a>  for a timely event on mental health and self-care for journalists. The event is free, but RSVP is required. #mentalhealthforjournalists #selfcareforjournalists #spjgeorgia25
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Join us at #MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. this week – the largest gathering of pro and student journalists, organized by Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Collegiate Press and College Media Association. And stop by some sessions featuring our very own Katja Ridderbusch and Laura J. Downey #spjstrong #spjgeorgia25

Join us at #MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. this week – the largest gathering of pro and student journalists, organized by <a href="/spj_tweets/">Society of Professional Journalists</a>, <a href="/acpress/">Associated Collegiate Press</a> and <a href="/collegemedia/">College Media Association</a>. And stop by some sessions featuring our very own <a href="/K_Ridderbusch/">Katja Ridderbusch</a> and <a href="/laurakadowney/">Laura J. Downey</a>  
#spjstrong #spjgeorgia25
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Last night at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., our immediate past president Laura J. Downey received the Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award by Society of Professional Journalists for her contributions to SPJ Georgia. Big congratulations to Laura! 👏👏👏#spjstrong #mediafest25 #spjgeorgia2025

Last night at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., our immediate past president <a href="/laurakadowney/">Laura J. Downey</a> received the Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award by <a href="/spj_tweets/">Society of Professional Journalists</a> for her contributions to SPJ Georgia. Big congratulations to Laura! 👏👏👏#spjstrong #mediafest25 #spjgeorgia2025
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MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. is in the books! Our president Katja Ridderbusch moderated a panel on media literacy, and immediate past president Laura J. Downey spoke in sessions about women in the media and the role of faith in our profession #mediafest25 #spjgeorgia2025

MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. is in the books! Our president <a href="/K_Ridderbusch/">Katja Ridderbusch</a> moderated a panel on media literacy, and immediate past president <a href="/laurakadowney/">Laura J. Downey</a> spoke in sessions about women in the media and the role of faith in our profession #mediafest25 #spjgeorgia2025
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our “Bending without Breaking” event in Atlanta! We were honored to partner with Atlanta Journal-Constitution Atlanta Press Club and Association of Health Care Journalists for a powerful peer-to-peer discussion about mental health and self-care for journalists. 📸ben gray for the AJC

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our “Bending without Breaking” event in Atlanta! We were honored to partner with <a href="/ajc/">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> <a href="/atlpressclub/">Atlanta Press Club</a>  and <a href="/AHCJ/">Association of Health Care Journalists</a> for a powerful peer-to-peer discussion about mental health and self-care for journalists.  
 📸<a href="/photobgray/">ben gray</a> for the AJC
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Exciting news! A big thank you to the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation for awarding us with a grant to pursue a new media literacy initiative that will take our programs across the state. Stay tuned for more! #GeorgiaKnowsMedia #medialiteracy #spjstrong #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia2025

Exciting news! A big thank you to the <a href="/spj_tweets/">Society of Professional Journalists</a> Foundation for awarding us with a grant to pursue a new media literacy initiative that will take our programs across the state. Stay tuned for more! #GeorgiaKnowsMedia #medialiteracy #spjstrong #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia2025