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.
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Sandy Springs shelters need the attention more.
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Roswell shelters need the attention more.
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Johns Creek shelters need the attention more.
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Alpharetta and Milton shelters need the attention more.
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Good news around Georgia this week includes hugs inside a nursing home after vaccinations, best beer garden and Shaq pays it forward.
This week's Georgia dream houses include a tower, a saltwater pool and views of golf courses.
Top news includes adverse reactions to the vaccine, a high pollen count and dream homes. How to share news, events on Patch.
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A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.
After several people had adverse reactions, including one sent to the hospital, health officials paused vaccinations at one Cumming site.
This home for sale in Woodstock costs $515,000, and is lakefront with a dock and fishing.
This home for sale in Sandy Springs Costs $4.3 million, and wine cellar, gym, infrared sauna, theater, outdoor pizza oven and heated pool.
This home for sale in Roswell costs $1.45 million, and is a modern farmhouse with a saltwater pool in the heart of Roswell.
This home for sale in Johns Creek costs $1,395,000, and backs up to the 11th hole at Atlanta Athletic Club and one of the Ammersee Lakes.
This home for sale in Cumming costs $935,000, and has a resort-like backyard overlooking the seventh hole at the Polo Golf and Country Club.
This home for sale in Canton costs $549,999, with both primary bedrooms having access to their own private decks.
This home for sale in Alpharetta costs $2.2 million, and has a private backyard with a spa flowing into a salt water infinity-edge pool.
Top news includes vaccine passport survey, cicadas eaten by copperheads and hugs in a nursing home. How to share news, events on Patch.
Cicadas and copperheads | Vaccine passport | Nursing home hugs | Free outdoor fitness | Vaccinated woman gets coronavirus: Patch PM
