4 Questions Journalist Spotlight

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 trend...

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 polit...

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 manufacturi...

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 c...

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 coasters Favorite Local Restaurant: Maggiano's Last Book: Preparing CEOs for Success Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Fishing! Favorite Local Getaway: Lake Oconee Favorite Guilty Pleas...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Stone Payton with Business Radio X , a nationwide network focused on promoting business experts! Important Things to Know About Stone: Coolest Thing: He chose two, his name (Stone) and the fact that he's a new grandfather Favorite Local Restaurant: Ippolito's italian restaurant Last Book: The Richest Man in Babylon, Think and G...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Rachel Kellogg, Bureau Chief for the Neighbor Newspapers.' Important Things to Know About Rachel: Coolest Thing: She's a big collector of video game themed stuffed animals Favorite Local Restaurant: Thai House in Roswell Last Book: Heart Full of Lies by Ann Rule (true crime writer)  Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Playing video games...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Rebecca Grapevine, Atlanta Correspondent for HealthBeat , a new online media outlet focused on Atlanta and Georgia health issues. Important Things to Know About Rebecca: Coolest Thing: She loves being about and about and loves all the events around Atlanta. Before she was a journalist, she got a Ph. D. in legal history (Caveat: She’s not...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Leroy Chapman, Editor in Chief of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Important Things to Know About Leroy: Coolest Thing: He's an amateur barber Favorite Local Restaurants: Fellini's pizza, Bones Restaurant Last Book: " His Name is George Floyd " by Washington Post journalists Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa Favo...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Mark Arum, host of the Mark Arum Show on WSB Radio. Listen Monday - Friday from 9 am to Noon. Important Things to Know About Mark: Coolest Thing: He's got a great baseball card collection Favorite Local Restaurant:  LaGrotta Last Book:  "Tell It True" by John Pruitt Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Poker! Favorite Local Getaway: W...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Gustavo Valdes, producer and anchor for CNN Espanol . Important Things to Know About Gustavo: Coolest Thing: "I get paid to do what I like to do! I love doing journalism." Favorite Local Restaurant: Taco Veloz on Buford Highway Last Book: The Teacher , a great mystery novel Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Listening to books while driv...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Chuck Reece, co-founder of Salvation South , a digital publication celebrating the culture of the American South, though stories, poetry, and podcasts. Important Things to Know About Chuck: Coolest Thing: He was at the University of Georgia at the height of the '80s music scene! Favorite Local Restaurant: Kimball House Last Book: &q...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Luis Estrada, Anchor/Reporter with Telemundo Atlanta. This is our first bi-lingual episode, with Estrada talking with host Mitch Leff in both English and Spanish. Important Things to Know About Luis: Coolest Thing: He's a bad singer, but he's trying to be better! Favorite Local Restaurant: He loves great Italian food Last Podca...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Gabriel Stovall, founder of the Newton County Journal. Important Things to Know About Gabriel: Coolest Thing: He's a Pastor and his son is top-ranked in Taekwondo Favorite Local Restaurant:  The Town House Cafe in Covington Last Book: "Think Life A Freak" by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt Favorite Non-Work Hobby:  Vid...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Zoe Seiler, Assistant Editor at Decaturish.com . Important Things to Know About Zoe: Coolest Thing About Zoe: She's played soccer all her life Favorite Local Restaurant: Pastries A Go Go Last Book: "The Good Part” by Sophie Cousens Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Gardening Favorite Local Getaway: Legacy Park in Decatur Favorite Guilty...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Pamela Kirkland, Host of Morning Edition on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Important Things to Know About Pamela: Coolest Thing About Pamela: Used to be a big runner, has run several marathons and half-marathons, and wants to get back to it Favorite Local Restaurant: Upbeat on Howell Mill Road Last Podcast: "Making Space" with Ho...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Mike Jordan, the new Senior Editor, Black Culture Reporting, for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  Important Things to Know About Mike:  Coolest Thing About Ryan: He's a finalist for a James Beard Award ... for the second year in a row!  Favorite Local Restaurant: Mujo Atlanta  Last Podcast: The Reveal podcast from the Center for I...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Ryan Dennis, producer and Host of Peach Pop Five ! You might know Ryan and one of the founders of the A-Scene entertainment franchise on WXIA TV. Peach Pop Five is an entertainment-focused website that covers film and television, music, business, life, and gaming. Important Things to Know About Ryan: Coolest Thing About Ryan: He's w...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Beth McKibben, food and dining editor for Rough Draft Atlanta . She joined recently after many years with Eater Atlanta and will be writing for all of Rough Draft’s newspapers, plus their weekly “Side Dish” newsletter every Thursday. Beth talks with us about the things that make a story of interest to her readers ... and what doesn’t. Im...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Scott Kimbler, Executive Producer with the Georgia News Network! GNN is a network of more than 180 radio stations across Georgia, providing news content to their member stations. Important Things to Know About Scott: Coolest Thing About Scott: Has an extensive collection of jazz albums that he inherited from his grandfather, and radio is...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Abby Kousouris with WANF TV ! Abby is the state reporter for the station, which means you'll see her stories on Gray TV stations across Georgia (and beyond). Important Things to Know About Abby: Coolest Thing: She loves to go hiking around Atlanta Last Book Read: "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover Favorite Local Restauran...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Audrey Galex with the AIB Network! Important Things to Know About Audrey: Coolest Thing: She runs a Facebook page called the " Abandoned Mattress Project " Last Podcast: Hidden Brain Favorite Local Restaurants: Cafe Alsace , Pastries A Go Go Favorite Local Getaway: Tin Roof Cantina Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Playing the harmonica...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Tracie Morse, owner/publisher of North Atlanta Fitlife magazine in Atlanta. Important Things to Know About Tracie: Coolest Thing: She loves to dance! Last Books Read: "Henderson House" by Caren Simpson McVicker, "Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann Favorite Local Restaurant: Rumi's Kitchen (Avalon) Favorite...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Marlon Hyde, business reporter with WABE Radio in Atlanta.  Topics he’s looking at for upcoming stories: Electric vehicles, economics during the election year, tech companies in Georgia, VR companies, housing and interest rates,  Important Things to Know About Marlon:  Coolest Thing: Collects vinyl record albums. He’s got a big collectio...

This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” focuses on Audrey Washington, a general assignment reporter and anchor at WSB TV in Atlanta. Important Things to Know About Audrey: Coolest thing: She loves anything live, live performances, live music, and she loves to cook ... especially cooking fish. Last Book Read: Protect Your Peace by Trent Shelton Favorite Local Restaurants: Twisted Soul and...