Community turns out for local news event

Staff Report

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Around 50 people attended a “Meet the Press” event hosted by Appen Media at July Moon Bakery Feb. 22. Residents, communication professionals and newsmakers gathered to hear from Appen staff for their first public event of 2023.

Publisher Hans Appen spoke about the Appen Press Club, a membership group that supports the production of local news in Metro Atlanta.

Director of Content & Development

Carl Appen introduced Staff Reporters Alex Popp, Delaney Tarr, Shelby Israel and Amber Perry, as well as Designers Dionna Williams and Jacob Tomberlin.

Reporters walked the audience through stories they’re working on and explained how the newsroom goes about selecting assignments.

At the end of the hour-long event, producers opened the floor for questions from attendees.

The newsroom’s next event is scheduled for late March. Details and registration will be available at appenmedia.com/events.

Twenty-six bones, 33 oints, and thousands of steps a day. Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia looks forward to helping you get back on your feet!

Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery

Foot and Ankle Fractures and Trauma

Pediatric Foot and Ankle Treatments

Sports Medicine and Tendon Injuries

Bunion and Hammertoe Correction

Laser Treatment

Ingrown Toenail Correction

Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery

Podiatric Dermatology

Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis