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.
Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the July 4th weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.
Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the July 4th weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.
Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the July 4th weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.
Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the July 4th weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.
Children in Georgia are at a heightened risk of dying in a hot car this summer.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Woodstock weather forecast.
Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Sandy Springs weather forecast.
Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Roswell weather forecast.
Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Johns Creek weather forecast.
Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Cumming weather forecast.
Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Canton weather forecast.
Are we in for storms or sunny skies this 4th of July weekend? Check out the latest Alpharetta and Milton weather forecast.
Free coffee will be given away at the reopening of the Dunkin' Hwy 92 restaurant in Woodstock on Thursday.
The Fulton County Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday with the city mayors to discuss possible TSPLOST projects.
