SPJ Georgia

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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Thanks to everyone who joined us for “Staying Safe in the Field," a powerful, hands-on training focused on situational awareness, protest and field safety, active attack response and bleeding control.
📸Ben Grady
@spj_tweets #journalistsafety #stopthebleed #spjgeorgia2026

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Today, we launched "Georgia Knows Media," our local, hands-on media literacy campaign, in Columbus, with our founding president Sharon Dunten and current president @K_Ridderbusch. #georgiaknowsmedia #spjgeorgia2026

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Come join us in Columbus on May 5 as we launch our new statewide media literacy campaign! #GeorgiaKnowsMedia #spjgeorgia2026 #medialiteracy #journalismmatters

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Join us for part 2 of our "Safety & Security for Journalists" workshop series — an in person, hands-on training on risk awareness, field safety and emergency response. This session is open to journalists and communication pros! @spj_tweets #journalistsafety

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Join us for our first Freelance Friday on April 24th at The Reading Room in Decatur! #freelancelife #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia2026

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Last night, we had the pleasure of participating in @AUG_University's annual “Future of the First Amendment” lecture. Our member Jennifer McKee shared a preview of our new media literacy initiative, #GeorgiaKnowsMedia
#studentjourrnalism #medialiteracy #spjgeorgia2026

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Such a fun time at our Savannah social mixer at #HopAtomica last night!✨Great conversations, lots of laughs, fresh ideas and new connections. Stay tuned for more programming coming to Savannah!
#journalismmatters #spjgeorgia2026 #spjstrong #savannahga

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Join us for a webinar on Digital Security 101, in partnership with @FreedomofPress. Whether you’re a digital security newbie or reporting in high-risk environments, this session is for you! #securityforjournalists #spjgeorgia2026

RSVP to receive Zoom link: [email protected]

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🚨Attention, Savannah-area journos and media pros! Join us for a casual media mixer on Thursday, Feb 19! Network a little, brainstorm a little, vent a little … mostly just chill. See you there! #SavannahMedia #MediaMixer #JournalismMatters #SPJGeorgia2026

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Last chance to sign up for your Freelance Pitch Panel. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from this fantastic group of editors—and get your pitches critiqued! Registration closes 01/27. #spjgeorgia2026 #freelancing

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We joined @spj_tweets and other press freedom groups in signing a coalition letter to condemn the FBI’s raid of @washingtonpost reporter’s home #pressfreedom #spjgeorgia2026
https://t.co/x3oxvN7qge

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Join us for our first event in 2026! This is for freelancers of all experience levels. Thank you, @RoughDraftATL @spj_tweets @workshiftnews @Southbound_Mag #GoodGrit

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Join the @atlpressclub for an evening of community, connection and holiday cheer! Registration is free for SPJ Georgia members. Use coupon code "SPJ"
https://t.co/4zxtQHpdq5

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SPJ Georgia was proud to attend the 2025 @atlpressclub Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this week — a celebration of journalistic excellence in our state and beyond. Here's to continuing the work of truth, integrity, and storytelling in journalism! #journalismmatters #spjgeorgia25

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Exciting news! A big thank you to the @spj_tweets 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

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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 @ajc @atlpressclub and @AHCJ for a powerful peer-to-peer discussion about mental health and self-care for journalists.
📸@photobgray for the AJC

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MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. is in the books! Our president @K_Ridderbusch moderated a panel on media literacy, and immediate past president @laurakadowney spoke in sessions about women in the media and the role of faith in our profession #mediafest25 #spjgeorgia2025

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Last night at MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C., our immediate past president @laurakadowney received the Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award by @spj_tweets for her contributions to SPJ Georgia. Big congratulations to Laura! 👏👏👏#spjstrong #mediafest25 #spjgeorgia2025

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Join us at #MediaFest25 in Washington, D.C. this week – the largest gathering of pro and student journalists, organized by @spj_tweets, @acpress and @collegemedia. And stop by some sessions featuring our very own @K_Ridderbusch and @laurakadowney
#spjstrong #spjgeorgia25

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Please join us as we partner with @atlpressclub @ajc and @AHCJ for a timely event on mental health and self-care for journalists. The event is free, but RSVP is required. #mentalhealthforjournalists #selfcareforjournalists #spjgeorgia25
https://t.co/yJH6eI2Osd