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Connecting

COMMUNITIES WITH NEWS

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About

THE GEORGIA TRUST
FOR LOCAL NEWS

The Georgia Trust for Local News is a community newspaper company that serves Middle and South Georgia. We are dedicated to strengthening community newspapers across our state, fostering local engagement, and building stronger, more connected communities. The Georgia Trust for Local News is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Local News (NTLN), a nonprofit committed to conserving, transforming and sustaining vibrant, sustainable community news enterprises across the country.

About Us
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The Georgia Trust for Local News

MISSION
STATEMENT

The Georgia Trust for Local News believes that a well-informed community is the bedrock of a vibrant and connected society. Our mission is to empower the residents of Georgia through dedicated community journalism that is impartial, timely and relevant. Our newspapers celebrate the uniqueness of Georgia communities, highlight local issues and achievements, and inform civic participation. Our approach is rooted in a belief in the power of community news to strengthen the connections between people and the places they live. By shining a light on the stories that matter most to our residents, we aim to foster a more informed and connected Georgia.

Our Mission
Our Brands
Our

BRANDS

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The Citizen Georgian Masthead
The cochran journal masthead
The courier herald masthead
The Harris County Journal Masthead
The Houston Home Journal Masthead
The Johnson Journal Masthead
The Leader Tribune Masthead
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The News Observer Masthead
The Sandersville Progress Masthead
The Soperton News Masthead
The Sparta Ishmaelite Masthead
The Star Vindicator Masthead
The Talbotton New Era Masthead
The Twiggs Times New Era Masthead
The Wheeler County Eagle Masthead
The Wilkinson County Post Masthead
The

COMMUNITIES WE SERVE

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Our Team
Our

TEAM

Danyale Starley, Interim Executive Director
Pam Burney, General Manager

DuBose Porter, Publisher Emeritus

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES​

 

The Georgia Trust for Local News is currently searching for its next executive director and publisher. Learn more about and apply for the position.

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The Georgia Trust for Local News is always eager to connect with thoughtful, curious reporters who are passionate about community and solutions journalism. We believe strong local news helps communities better understand challenges, highlight effective responses and spark meaningful conversations. We maintain an active talent pool of resumes as we look ahead to future opportunities across our local newsrooms. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume and brief note of interest to Executive Editor Joshua Wilson at joshua@gtln.org.​

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