Hi! My name is Kathleen Sturgeon and I am your local Field Editor for Patch sites serving the communities of Alpharetta-Milton, Canton-Sixes, Cumming, Johns Creek, Roswell and Woodstock-Towne Lake.
I love local, real-time news that impacts your daily life. I've lived in Alpharetta for most of my entire life, so it brings me great joy to share stories from my neighbors and news that will help my community.
Prior to Patch, I spent the last five years as the Editor of the local weekly newspaper, the Forsyth Herald. I covered everything happening in the county, including the Board of Education, Cumming City Council, Forsyth County Commission, police news, business stories, school news and features. I also was the Editor of the quarterly Answer Book publications, and frequently wrote for Northside Woman magazine. Outside of the newsroom, I hosted two podcasts: Lunch Break and Made in Alpharetta.
My writing and reporting have been recognized by the Georgia Press Association and the Association of Free Community Papers. In 2017, I was named an Emerging Journalist by Georgia Press. In 2018, my alma mater, the University of West Georgia, named me a Thriving Under 30 honoree.
Additionally, I spend part of my time as a Features Editor writing quarterly articles for the Sigma Kappa Sorority national magazine, The Triangle.
I joined Patch in March 2019, and I am always on the lookout for great stories to share. If you have a news tip, email me at kathleen.sturgeon@patch.com.
This home for sale in Woodstock costs $925,000, and has a pool with travertine tile deck, spa, playground, and a separate 3-car garage.
This home for sale in Sandy Springs costs $4.1 million, and has a heated pool, cabana with fireplace, summer kitchen, and wine cellar.
This home in Roswell costs $5.5 million, and was formerly owned by past-NBA star Kevin Williams. It sits on 10-acres with multiple houses.
This home for sale in Johns Creek costs $3.5 million, and has a bath house near the pool, gym, sports court, and large entertaining area.
This mansion for sale in Cumming on Lake Lanier costs $3,975,000, and is on 5-acres. It has a golf course, heated pool, and pub-style bar.
This home for sale in Canton costs $1.6 million, and is on 2-acres with a farm, saltwater pool, waterfall, and is fully fenced.
This home for sale in Alpharetta costs $1.3 million, and has an open terrace balcony overlooking Avalon, and a sauna-like master bathroom.
The Johns Creek Fire Department is warning the public to check the water release schedule before entering the Chattahoochee River.
The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce has named Jim Lindenmayer as the 46th recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County Award.
River Ridge High School has named Coach Pete Manderano as the next head coach for the men’s lacrosse program.
The Alpharetta City Council has authorized staff to begin hosting public special events, also concluding the city’s pandemic recovery plan.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center has named Natasha Rice as its new president and chief executive officer, starting June 7.
The Forsyth County Chamber and The Place of Forsyth County are hosting a free, virtual hiring event on Friday.
Community Assistance Center will expand its food pantry and thrift shop hours and resume assistance interviews in person in June.
Tim Tebow, College Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner, has been named as the keynote speaker for the FCA Cherokee annual fundraiser.
Keep Cherokee Beautiful now has an Adopt-A-Mile program for residents and businesses to keep the roadsides free of trash and debris.
The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is returning on Memorial Day weekend in a new location at The Grove at Wills Park.
The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over Georgia.
Travelers to Lake Lanier can take note of the risks associated with visits to the lake as summer 2021 approaches.
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