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.
Art Sandy Springs, in partnership with the City of Sandy Springs, is accepting entries for its annual public outdoor sculpture competition.
Pitch, Hit & Run is a one-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14. Registration is open for the event being held on Saturday in Johns Creek.
The University of North Georgia will host four community town halls at the Blue Ridge, Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses and online.
Fetch Park’s BARk concept will soon open in Alpharetta, with a food truck lane, on-leash dog friendly patio and two volleyball courts.
This is the 13th year of the farmers market in Woodstock, and it will be open every Saturday through Dec. 18.
The Cherokee School Board approved school calendars, an employee bonus, and appointed several new leaders for the next school year.
Roswell Police have arrested a 21-year-old after a shooting on Sunday that they say was an isolated, targeted incident.
Otters at the Georgia Aquarium have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.
Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.
Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.
Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.
Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.
Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.
Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.
A study by a law firm factored in DUI arrests, accident fatalities, lack of insurance and Google searches in ranking the worst drivers.
This home for sale in Alpharetta costs $1,675,000, and sits on the 17th tee at The Golf Club of Georgia in Ardsley Park.
This home for sale in Canton costs $998,000, and has two screened-in porches that overlook the Bridgemill Athletic Club golf courses.
This home for sale in Cumming costs $700,000, and is steps away from the Greenway, has newly refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint.
This home for sale in Johns Creek costs $2.6 million, and is similar to a Mediterranean villa with private gardens surrounding.
