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APC Spring Recap!

Catch up on all things APC with the 2025 spring recap! Read and see what has been happening from April - June at the club. See you this summer!

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APC News

APC signs on to letter expressing alarm over the detention of journalist Mario Guevara

The Committee to Protect Journalists led a coalition, including the Atlanta Press Club, of local and national civil society and press freedom organizations on Friday, June 20, in a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing alarm about the detention of journalist Mario Guevara. Read the full letter below.

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2025 Summer Journalism Interns

Congratulations to APC's 2025 Summer Journalism Interns!

Congratulations to APC's 2025 Summer Journalism Interns! Special thanks to the APC Board of Directors and Internship Committee members who organize our Summer Journalism program each year. Thanks to generous support from Georgia Power, Acuity, and Norfolk Southern, we can provide nine students with valuable work experience at eight of Atlanta's top media outlets. Look out for their bylines in your favorite publications this summer. Welcome to our summer interns!

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2025 Awards of Excellence

Congratulations to our 2025 Awards of Excellence Winners!

Congratulations to our 2025 Awards of Excellence Winners! Finalists and winners were celebrated on Tuesday, April 29, at The Awards of Excellence event at The Gathering Spot! Thank you to our Co-Title Sponsors, Acuity and Norfolk Southern. Also, thank you to the A-Mark Foundation for supporting this year's Investigative Reporting category. Click below to see this year's winners!

2025 Awards of Excellence Winners!
2025 Gold Dome

2025 Virtual Gold Dome Recap

Unpack the 2025 legislative session with political journalists and a First Amendment expert, who decode major bills impacting government transparency, First Amendment rights and public policy. Hosted by The Atlanta Press Club and the Georgia First Amendment Foundation. Moderated by Rahul Bali, WABE. Featuring panelist Nora Benavidez, Legislative Committee Co-Chair, Sarah Kallis, Georiga Public Broadcasting and Mark Niesse, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Watch the Recap Here!
In Memoriam

APC Remembers Jon Shirek

The Atlanta Press Club remembers Jon Shirek, who passed away April 14 after battling brain cancer. Jon was a long-time APC board member and served as president of the board from 2011-2012. He stepped in to fill a need when there was a sudden opening and extended his service, managing the board to ensure the Club had consistent leadership. Jon helped create our Hall of Fame, which has grown into the Club’s largest annual fundraiser. He served as co-chair for many years and was the visionary behind the tribute videos that still serve as the model we follow today. Jon also served on the debate planning committee for many years, helping to determine which races we would host debates each election season and ensuring each debate had a diverse panel of journalists to question the candidates. Jon always made a point to praise and highlight the work of his colleagues at competing stations, ensuring equal representation on the panels for everyone. The Atlanta Press Club joins the community in mourning the loss of Jon Shirek. As a long-time supporter, volunteer, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all at the Club.

2025 Awards of Excellence

Congratulations to the 2025 Awards of Excellence Finalists!

The Atlanta Press Club’s Awards of Excellence celebrates the best of journalism from the previous year. Awards are given within print, broadcast, and digital categories. Congratulations to the 2025 Awards finalists! Winners will be announced at the Awards of Excellence event on Tuesday, April 29 at The Gathering Spot from 6-8 p.m. Entries were judged by volunteers from the Los Angeles Press Club on quality of content, demonstrated reportorial skill, and the impact of their work.

Click here for the finalists!
APC Quarterly Newsletter

APC Winter Recap

Catch up on all things APC with the 2025 winter recap! Read and see what has been happening from January - March at the club. See you this spring!

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Upcoming Events

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2025 APC Summer Mixer + Intern Appreciation

07.29.2025

Come join us for our Summer Mixer and Intern Appreciation night on Tuesday, July 29 at Manuel’s Tavern! Hope to see you there from...

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Newsmakers

2025 Newsmaker featuring Ed Bastian and Ricky Smith

09.09.2025

A Centennial Conversation with Delta and ATL! Join the Atlanta Press Club for a compelling Newsmaker conversation featuring Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air...

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