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APC Summer Recap

Catch up on all things APC!

Get a rundown on what's been happening with the Club this July-September! Lots of fun events and programs to recap as we head into Fall!

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ATLANTA PRESS CLUB LOUDERMILK-YOUNG DEBATE SERIES

Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series Hosts General Election Debates

On October 13, 2024 - The Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series will host general election debates for U.S. Congressional Districts Two and Three. The debates will take place at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). They are not open to the public, but they will stream live on The Atlanta Press Club Facebook page and GPB.org.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DEBATE SCHEDULE
2024 Newsmaker Leadership Series

Restoring Faith in Public Elections: What Role Does Media Play?

The Atlanta Press Club welcomed the Georgia Democracy Defense Project leadership team, including Sen. Saxby Chambliss, Gov. Roy Barnes, Gov. Nathan Deal, and Mayor Shirley Franklin, for a Newsmaker discussion on “Restoring Faith in Public Elections: What Role Does Media Play?”. Greg Bluestein, AJC, and Lisa Rayam, WABE, co-moderated the event on September 9 at The Commerce Club.

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2024 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame

APC Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

Four distinguished journalists will be inducted in the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame on Monday, October 28th, during a ceremony at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. The 2024 Inductees include Valerie Boyd (posthumous), Clark Howard, Tony Light, and Maria Saporta. The Hall of Fame dinner is Atlanta media’s biggest night of the year and recognizes journalists who have made a significant impact on journalism in Georgia and around the country. We hope you will join us!

Read the Annoucement Here!
APC Spring Recap

Catch up on all things APC!

Get a rundown on what's been happening with the Club this April-June! Lots of fun events and programs to recap as we head into Summer!

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James Beard Media Award

Mike Jordan Wins James Beard Media Award!

A huge congratulations to Mike Jordan, APC Treasurer and AJC's Black Culture Editor, for winning the Jonathan Gold Local Voice Award at the James Beard Media Awards this weekend in Chicago! Mike was nominated for his exceptional pieces in Atlanta Magazine "Our Brunches, Ourselves: Atlanta's a divided city. Could unity be found on Sunday at 11 a.m.?"; "All Together Now: Pop-up collective Stolen Goods counts some of Atlanta's finest young chefs of color among its ranks"; and "Less Offal, but Still Pretty Good: Holeman & Finch Public House". Bravo, Mike!

Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series

Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series Hosts Primary Runoff Election Debates

On June 9, 2024, the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series will host primary runoff election debates for U.S. Congressional Districts Two (R), Three (R) and DeKalb County CEO. The debates will take place at Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). They are not open to the public, but they will stream live on The Atlanta Press Club Facebook page and GPB.org. They also will air on GPB-TV. The full schedule is below. In addition, people can watch the debate series on demand on the Atlanta Press Club YouTube page.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DEBATE SCHEDULE
2024 Summer Journalism Interns

Congratulations to the 2024 APC Summer Journalism Interns!

We are pleased to welcome our largest class of young journalists to our APC 2024 Summer Journalism Internship Program. Thanks to generous support from Georgia Power, Acuity Brands, Norfolk Southern and Georgia Humanities we are able to provide ten students with valuable work experience at nine of Atlanta's top media outlets. Look out for their bylines in your favorite publications this summer!

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT INTERNSHIPS!

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GET THE STORY & STAY SAFE: TIPS FOR COVERING ELECTIONS

10.03.2024

Journalists covering elections are facing unparalleled threats to their physical and digital safety, and the challenges are sure to mount as Election Day draws...

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2024 APC & Friends Global Media Mixer

10.08.2024

Join us on Tuesday, October 8 for a special evening of networking, socializing, and unique storytelling! Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while you mix...

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Newsmakers

2024 Newsmaker Leadership Series – Is Atlanta a Food City?

10.15.2024

Join local food critics, chefs, and culinary experts for a lively discussion on Atlanta’s evolving food scene. From its rich Southern traditions to innovative...

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The 2024 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame

10.28.2024

Four distinguished journalists will be inducted in the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame on Monday, October 28 during a ceremony at the InterContinental...

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