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We’re just days away from the 2026 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame! 🏆 We’re pleased to welcome Atlanta News First anchor Gurvir Dhindsa (@gurvirdhindsatv) as this year’s host as we celebrate inductees Phil Bolton, Glenn Burns, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Lois Reitzes. Join us October 29 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta for an evening celebrating excellence in journalism and the people who have helped shape Atlanta’s media community. 🎟️ There’s still time to register. Link in bio. #AtlantaPressClub #APCHallOfFame #AtlantaMedia #GeorgiaMedia #Journalism

The Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame is almost here! 🏆 Join us on October 29 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta as we celebrate the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Phil Bolton, Glenn Burns, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Lois Reitzes. The evening brings together Atlanta’s journalism and media community to recognize four individuals whose careers have made a lasting impact. 🎟 Register today. Link in bio. #AtlantaPressClub #APCHallOfFame #AtlantaMedia #GeorgiaMedia #Journalism

🎤 Meet the host of the Atlanta Press Club’s 15th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner: Gurvir Dhindsa (@gurvirdhindsatv)! We’re excited to welcome Gurvir Dhindsa, anchor for Atlanta News First (@atlantanewsfirst), as our host for this special evening celebrating the people who have made a lasting impact on journalism and media in Atlanta. Join us on October 29 as we induct Phil Bolton, Glenn Burns, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Lois Reitzes into the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame. 🎟️ Reserve your tickets today. Link in bio. #AtlantaPressClub #APCHallofFame #AtlantaMedia #GeorgiaMedia #Journalism #AtlantaEvents

🏆 Celebrate the people who have helped shape journalism in Atlanta. Join the Atlanta Press Club for the 15th Anniversary Hall of Fame Dinner on October 29 as we recognize the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: ▪️ Phil Bolton ▪️ Glenn Burns ▪️ Dr. Sanjay Gupta ▪️ Lois Reitzes Come together with Atlanta’s journalism and media community for an evening celebrating the careers, contributions, and lasting impact of this year’s honorees. 🎟️ Reserve your tickets today. Link in bio. #AtlantaPressClub #APCHallofFame #AtlantaMedia #GeorgiaMedia #Journalism #AtlantaEvents

Want to stay connected with the Atlanta Press Club? 📬 Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest on upcoming events, the Loudermilk-Young Debate Series, Hall of Fame news, professional development opportunities, and more from Atlanta’s journalism and media community. Stay informed. Stay connected. ⚡ Sign up today. Link in bio. #AtlantaPressClub #AtlantaMedia #GeorgiaMedia #Journalism #MediaProfessionals

🏆 Hall of Fame Inductee Spotlight: Lois Reitzes For more than 45 years, Lois Reitzes has been one of Atlanta's most recognizable voices in public radio. Throughout her career at WABE, she helped shape the station's programming while introducing audiences to the region's vibrant arts and culture community through beloved programs including “Second Cup Concert” and “City Lights.” Lois retired from WABE in 2025 after an extraordinary career and continues to serve as commentator and interviewer for WABE's Atlanta Symphony Orchestra broadcasts. Her many honors include the Governor's Award for the Arts & Humanities, induction into the Legends of Georgia Radio, recognition in the Atlanta 500 Legends category, and proclamations from both the Georgia State Legislature and the Atlanta City Council. Congratulations to Lois Reitzes on her well-deserved induction into the 2026 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame! 🔗 Read more about Lois Reitzes' contributions to public radio and the arts at the link in our bio. #AtlantaPressClub #HallOfFame #Journalism #PublicRadio #WABE

🏆 Hall of Fame Inductee Spotlight: Dr. Sanjay Gupta As CNN's award-winning Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has spent more than two decades helping audiences understand some of the world's most important health stories. His thoughtful reporting, combined with his expertise as a practicing neurosurgeon, has made him one of the most trusted voices in medical journalism. In addition to his work with CNN and as host of the “Chasing Life” podcast, Dr. Gupta serves as Associate Chief of Neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital and Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Emory University Hospital. He was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2019, one of the highest honors in the medical field, and is the author of the best-selling book “It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” Congratulations to Dr. Sanjay Gupta on his well-deserved induction into the 2026 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame! 🔗 Read more about Dr. Sanjay Gupta's contributions to journalism and medicine at the link in our bio. #AtlantaPressClub #HallOfFame #Journalism #MedicalJournalism #CNN

🏆 Hall of Fame Inductee Spotlight: Glenn Burns For more than 40 years, Glenn Burns was a trusted source for weather across North Georgia, helping viewers prepare for everything from severe storms to sunny days ahead. As Chief Meteorologist at WSB-TV, his calm, reliable reporting made him one of Atlanta's most respected broadcasters. Now serving as Chief Meteorologist Emeritus, Glenn continues to join Channel 2 Action News for special weather coverage and programs throughout the year. Throughout his career, he has received numerous honors, including Associated Press Weathercaster of the Year, Best of Atlanta, Best of Cobb, Best of Gwinnett, and multiple Emmy nominations. Beyond broadcasting, Glenn and his wife, Susan, have dedicated their time to supporting charities throughout the Atlanta community. Congratulations to Glenn Burns on his well-deserved induction into the 2026 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame! 🔗 Read more about Glenn Burns' remarkable career in broadcast meteorology at the link in our bio. #AtlantaPressClub #HallOfFame #Journalism #WSBTV #BroadcastJournalism

🏆Hall of Fame Inductee Spotlight: Phil Bolton Phil Bolton's vision helped shape Atlanta's international story. As the founder and Publisher Emeritus of Global Atlanta, he created a trusted source for international news while connecting the region's diplomatic, business, and global communities for more than three decades. His contributions have earned numerous honors, including the Governor's International Award, the President's "E" Award for Export Service, the TAG International Business Society Community Service Award, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber's Global Impact Award. Although he retired in 2019, Phil remains active with Global Atlanta through book reviews and archival projects, continuing to preserve and celebrate Atlanta's global legacy. Congratulations to Phil Bolton on his well-deserved induction into the 2026 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame! 🔗 Read more about Phil Bolton's distinguished career through the link in our bio. #AtlantaPressClub #HallOfFame #Journalism #GlobalAtlanta #AtlantaMedia

📣 Save the Date for the APC Hall of Fame Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening as the Atlanta Press Club recognizes journalists for their lifetime achievements and celebrates excellence in journalism. 📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM 📍 InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta (@intercon_buckhead_atl) We're grateful to our co-title sponsors for their support of this special event: The Coca-Cola Company (@cocacola) Southern Company (@southerncompany) More details coming soon! #AtlantaPressClub #Journalism #Media #AtlantaEvents

It’s showtime. Stream the U.S. Senate debate live at 8 p.m. at gpb.org. #atlantapressclub #georgiapolitics #debates

🎙 Debate Day is here! The 2026 APC Loudermilk-Young General Election Debate Series begins today with six debates. 📅 TODAY’S SCHEDULE: ▪️ Lt. Governor | 1:30 p.m. ▪️ Attorney General | 2:45 p.m. ▪️ Secretary of State | 3:45 p.m. ▪️ PSC District 3 | 5:30 p.m. ▪️ PSC District 5 | 6:30 p.m. ▪️ Governor | 8:00 p.m. 📺 Watch live on GPB.org and the APC YouTube Debate channel. ▶️ Debates will also be available on demand afterward on the APC YouTube channel. Link in bio to watch and view the full debate schedule. #APCDebates #GaPol #GeorgiaElections #Election2026 #AtlantaPressClub

The Atlanta Press Club is searching for our next Executive Director! We’re looking for a visionary and entrepreneurial leader who believes in the important role of journalism and is ready to help guide the next chapter of one of the nation’s largest and most active non-profit associations for journalists. The Executive Director will lead the Club’s operations, fundraising, membership, programs and events, partnerships, and community presence while working closely with our Board of Directors. 🔗 Learn more and apply at the link in our bio. Know someone who would be a great fit? Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your network. #AtlantaPressClub #NowHiring #ExecutiveDirector #JournalismJobs #NonprofitJobs #AtlantaJobs #AtlantaMedia

Last week, Atlanta Press Club members joined the Metro Atlanta Chamber for a World Cup Media Reception at ATL House. Journalists from the Atlanta Press Club welcomed international media professionals to our city as the FIFA World Cup arrived in Atlanta. The event offered a wonderful opportunity to connect with journalists from around the world and highlight Atlanta’s dynamic media community as our city prepares to welcome a global audience. #AtlantaPressClub #WorldCup2026 #Journalism #AtlantaMedia #GlobalMedia #AtlantaEvents #Journalists

We already miss our amazing cohort of Atlanta Press Club summer interns! ☀️ Stay tuned to see what they do next in the journalism world. #journalism #atlanta #LocalNewsMatters

The Atlanta Press Club is hiring an Executive Director. We’re looking for a dynamic leader to guide the organization’s next chapter, oversee operations and programming, support fundraising and membership growth, and serve as an ambassador for Atlanta’s journalism and media community. Know someone who could be a great fit? Help us spread the word. 📣 Learn more and apply. Link in bio. #AtlantaPressClub #AtlantaMedia #GeorgiaMedia #Journalism #MediaJobs

Every great journalist starts somewhere. The Atlanta Press Club is excited to welcome our 2026 Summer Journalism Interns. Over the coming weeks, these talented students will gain hands-on experience at media organizations across Georgia, learning from industry professionals and developing the skills that will help shape the future of journalism. We are proud to support the next generation of reporters, producers, photographers, editors, and storytellers as they begin this important step in their careers. Join us in welcoming this year's intern class. We can't wait to see all they accomplish this summer. Thank you to our internship program sponsors, Georgia Power (@gapower) and Norfolk Southern (@norfolksouthern). #AtlantaPressClub #JournalismInterns #FutureOfJournalism #JournalismStudents #MediaCareers

🎙 Day two of the 2026 APC Loudermilk-Young General Election Debate Series begins today. Five debates are on the schedule. 📅 TODAY’S SCHEDULE: ▪️ State School Superintendent | 2:30 p.m. ▪️ Agriculture Commissioner | 3:45 p.m. ▪️ Insurance Commissioner | 4:45 p.m. ▪️ Labor Commissioner | 6:00 p.m. ▪️ U.S. Senate | 8:00 p.m. 📺 Watch live on GPB.org and the APC YouTube Debate channel. ▶️ Debates will also be available on demand afterward on our YouTube channel. Link in bio to watch and view the full debate schedule. #APCDebates #GaPol #GeorgiaElections #Election2026 #AtlantaPressClub

Ken Foskett, a member of the Atlanta Press Club Executive Committee, started covering local news at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajcnews) in 1989. He went on to serve as senior editor for investigations at the AJC. Ken’s work with the Atlanta Press Club’s internship program has been an invaluable contribution to journalism in Atlanta. 📰 #localnews #atlanta #atlantapressclub

🎥 2026 Summer Intern Spotlight: Ivana Gonzalez @gpbmedia To learn more about our summer internship program, visit atlantapressclub.org/internships. Applications open in January for summer 2027. #atlantapressclub #localnewsmatters #journalism

#throwbackthursday 🗞️ APC In Your Community visited Sandy Springs Rotary Club on July 13! Panel: 🎤 Cathy Cobbs (@khakico129_), Managing Editor, Rough Draft Atlanta (@roughdraftatlanta) 🎤 Lisa Rayam (@lisarayam), Morning Edition Host/Senior Producer, WABE (@wabeatl) 🎤 Greg Bluestein (@gregbluestein), Chief Political Reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajcnews) What question would you like to ask a journalist? ⬇️

Meet Stella Payne, professor in the School of Communication & Media at Kennesaw State University and a new board member of the Atlanta Press Club Board of Directors. In this video, Stella shares what inspired her to join the APC board and why supporting journalism matters to her. She believes in getting involved with organizations that align with your values, and we're grateful to have her helping advance the Atlanta Press Club's mission. Thank you, Stella, for your commitment to journalism and the media community. #AtlantaPressClub #BoardMemberSpotlight #SupportJournalism #AtlantaMedia

We're pleased to announce the 2026 Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame inductees. As the Hall of Fame celebrates its 15th anniversary, we recognize four accomplished journalists whose work has informed, inspired, and served audiences throughout their careers. Congratulations to: ▪️ Phil Bolton ▪️ Glenn Burns ▪️ Dr. Sanjay Gupta ▪️ Lois Reitzes Join us on October 29 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta as we celebrate this year's inductees. Thank you to our co-sponsors, @cocacola and @southerncompany, for making this milestone event possible. #AtlantaPressClub #HallOfFame #Journalism #Media #GeorgiaJournalism #WSBTV #WABE #GlobalAtlanta

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