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Twice a month, Mitch Leff, president of Leff & Associates Public Relations, offers his "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight, a conversation with a Georgia journalist.
4QJS dives into each journalist's background, their role at their current media outlet, beats and story interests, and talks about how public relations professionals can work with them, and stories on their radar.
Then it gets fun! What's the coolest thing about them? What's their favorite book/podcast, favorite local getaway, hobbies, and favorite restaurant.
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This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Savannah Sicurella, the business entertainment reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Coolest Thing About Savannah: She was born with eleven fingers! Last Books She's Read: "Time of Desecration by Alberto Moravia and "The Secret History" by Donna TarttFavorite Local Restaurant: Jang Su Jsng in Duluth Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Soapy Italian language television Favorite Local Getaway: Chattanooga, TN Favorite N...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Emma Hurt, a business reporter with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution whose beat focuses on the Atlanta airport Delta Air Lines, UPS, and Norfolk-Southern. Coolest Thing About Emma: Her husband recently bought a pickup truck, so she recently got a kayak! Last Podcast She's Listened to: "Breakdown" from the AJC Favorite Local Restaurant: Gigi's Italian Kitchen in Candler Park Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Voga's dark chocolate...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Madison Elizabeth Hogan, creator of the podcast series, Robbery, Inc., produced by the Marietta Daily Journal and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Robbery, Inc. is an eight-part podcast detailing the dramatic robbery of a Marietta bank in 1974. Coolest Thing About Madison: She's been to North Korea! Favorite Local Restaurant: Hammerheads Seafood and Sports Grill in Suwanee Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Rom Coms Favorite Local Getaway: Jey...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on DorMiya Vance, WABE News radio! Her beat is to "cover all things culture and social justice on the Southside of Atlanta." Coolest Thing About DorMiya: She's a big fan of horror movies and TV show. Anything that's gory and grotesque! One of her favorite franchises is the "Saw" series. Last Book Read: "The Underground Railroad" by Colson WhiteheadFavorite Local Restaurant: Who Wanna Pho in Little Five PointsFavorite Guilty Pleasu...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Michelle Hall, Managing Editor of the Forsyth County News. Coolest Thing About Michelle: Acted and did commercials when she was young and loves dancing and comedy shows! Last Book Read: Nate Bargatzy "Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from A Simpler Mind"Favorite Local Restaurant: PITA Mediterranean Street Food, Atlanta Hwy, CummingFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Watching "The Young and the Restless"Favorite Local Getaway: Hiking around the countyFav...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines Blake DeVine, a reporter with WANF TV/Atlanta News First. Coolest Thing About Blake: He's got a big A Cappella choir background! Last Podcast: "Acquired" podcast, it goes behind the scenes of the biggest tech IPOs and acquisitionsLast Book Read: Dave Ramsey "Total Money Makeover"Favorite Local Restaurant: Southern Kitchen (Midtown)Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Milkshakes at CookoutFavorite Local Getaway: Helen, GAFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Bo...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines Molly Oak, a general assignment / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) at WXIA TV/11Alive in Atlanta. Coolest Thing About Molly: She used to play competitive beach volleyball and her dog (Roy) is trained as a therapy dogLast Podcast: "Good Hang" with Amy PoehlerLast Book Read: "Everybody, Always" by Bob GoffFavorite Local Restaurant: Little Rey or Yeppa & CoFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Hallmark Movies!Favorite Local Getaway: North Georgia towns...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on A.R. Shaw with the Atlanta Daily World. The Atlanta Daily World is the oldest black newspaper in Atlanta, founded in 1928. Currently owned by Real Times Inc., it publishes daily online. Coolest thing: The first article he ever wrote was in the fourth gradeLast Podcast: The Business of Content by Simon OwenFavorite Local Restaurant: Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar (Marietta Street)Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Listening to podcast...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Libby Allnatt with What Now Atlanta. What Now Atlanta is part of a network of 32 sites across the US and Canada, focused on restaurant, retail, and real estate news. Coolest thing: She loves coffee shops and has an IG page where she reviews local shops (@atlcaffeinequeen) Last Podcast: We’re Here to Help (two guys who give people advice on niche problems), https://www.heretohelppod.com/ Favorite Local Restaurants: 26 Thai, Peoplest...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Trevor Williams, Global Atlanta. GlobalAtlanta covers international business and other news around Georgia, focusing on how the world connects to Georgia. Coolest Thing About Trevor: He loves going to estate sales, it's a family activity! Favorite Restaurant: Thumbs Up dinerFavorite Getaway: Chattanooga, TNFavorite Nonwork Hobby: Playing guitar and writing songsLast Book Read: "Other Rivers: A Chinese Education" by Peter HesslerFav...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Brian Clark, publisher of The Georgia Sun! The Georgia Sun is an online news outlet covering local news, business, and features across the state. Coolest Thing About Brian: He's a major history buff! Favorite Restaurant: Sidelines, family sports bar in Cobb and Cherokee Favorite Getaway: Sky Valley Favorite Nonwork Hobby: He's really enjoying being a dad! Last Book Read: "All That Unites Us," Dan Rather Favorite Guilty Pleasures: P...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Faith Jessie and Zack Merchant, hosts of "The Georgia Vote" on WXIA TV/11Alive. Their show covers Georgia politics and legislative topics, airs Sundays at 11 a.m., and is about to hit its one year anniversary. Coolest Thing About Faith – She has two first names, which is sometimes a thing! Years ago, she did a story in Las Vegas about a rescue dog ... and of course she adopted that dog! Coolest Thing About Zach – He was a regular row...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Anila Yoganathan with the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The Chronicle is a weekly newspaper covering business news in Atlanta, published by American City Business Journals. The paper has both a weekly print edition and an online edition. Coolest Thing About Anila: Her mother runs a pottery business and she loves helping her set up for shows! Favorite Restaurant: Eclipse De Luna in Miami Circle Favorite Getaway: She doesn't really hav...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Curt Yeomans, Senior Writer for the Gwinnett Daily Post. The Gwinnett Daily Post is the major newspaper in this north Atlanta county, one of the largest and fastest-growing counties in Georgia. Curt is currently the paper’s sole reporter and he covers just about everything … except sports! Watch and listen as he talks about the big issues facing the county, including transit and housing affordability. Coolest Thing About Curt: His hi...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Kathleen Conway, Managing Editor, Georgia Trend magazine. Georgia Trend is a monthly print and digital magazine, covering business topics, economic development topics, and all sorts of other issues from across the state. Each issue includes feature stories, columns, and special focuses on specific cities, counties, or regions of the state. Coolest Thing About Her: She aspires to golf again!Last Book She’s Read: "Night" by Elie...
This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Michelle Havich, editor of American City & County. American City & County has been the voice of state and local government since 1909. The site serves city, county and state officials who are charged with developing and implementing government policy, programs and projects. It provides readers with news, government trends, policy alternatives and operational solutions. Coolest Thing About Her: She wishes she’d gone to culina...
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on independent writer Katja Ridderbusch. We talked about all the different media outlets she works for (German Public Radio, Times of Israel, Welt, Spiegel, GABiz magazine, Georgia Public Broadcasting, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WABE, Atlanta magazine, KFF health news, TIME, US News) and the variety of topics she covers, from politics to businesses to public safety and social topics. She does audio, writing, and photography. Cool...
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Tracy Green, Senior Executive Producer with WANF TV, Atlanta News First. We talked about her role at the station, what makes WANF different from other stations in the market, and how public relations professionals can work with her team. Coolest Thing – She’s a Howard Stern superfan and she used to the head security guard at a manufacturing plantLast Book Read – “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale HurstonLast Podcast – Smart...
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Sammie Purcell, Associate Editor covering the entertainment industry for Rough Draft Atlanta. We talked about her take on the state of the film industry in Georgia, and things she wants to cover over the next few months, including awards season, an interview with a great female studio owner, and going to Sundance for the first time. And check out her Thursday “How Do You Atlanta?” segment on WABE with Sammie and Mike Jordan talking ...
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on Tyrik Wynn, an anchor and reporter with the Black Information Network (BIN). Important Things to Know About Tyrik: Coolest Thing: Loves adventure, like roller coastersFavorite Local Restaurant: Maggiano'sLast Book: Preparing CEOs for SuccessFavorite Non-Work Hobby: Fishing!Favorite Local Getaway: Lake OconeeFavorite Guilty Pleasure: Dairy Queen! Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis commu...
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