Georgia journalists discuss some of the big stories they are covering in 2024

January 9th, 2024

From left to right: Capital B Atlanta's criminal justice reporter Madeline Thigpen, Atlanta Community Press Collective editor Matt Scott and Americus Times-Recorder reporter Joshua Windus discussed some of the top stories they are covering in 2024 on Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look with Rose Scott.”

Several news stories in Georgia made national headlines in 2023, including the ongoing efforts to build a police and fire training center in Atlanta, the Georgia election interference case, the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter and so much more.

Americus Times-Recorder reporter Joshua Windus, Capital B Atlanta’s criminal justice reporter Madeline Thigpen and Atlanta Community Press Collective editor Matt Scott were guests on Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look.”

They talked with host Rose Scott about some of the top stories they covered in 2023 and the big stories they are following in 2024. The journalists also shared their perspectives on solutions-oriented journalism, hyper-local journalism and their editorial approach to telling stories.