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.
The entirety of State Route 372 in Milton, namely Crabapple Road and Birmingham Highway, will be resurfaced this summer, starting this week.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Woodstock.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Sandy Springs.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Roswell.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Johns Creek.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Cumming.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Canton.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Alpharetta and Milton.
A candlelight vigil will be held Friday night in remembrance of a Holly Springs Police officer who was killed Thursday.
This home for sale in Woodstock costs $2.8 million and has been nicknamed the "Painted Lady." It's a custom-built home on Lake Allatoona.
This mansion for sale in Sandy Springs costs $3.95 million, and includes a 1,000+ wine cellar, seven garages, and a pool with a waterfall.
This home for sale in Roswell costs $1.2 million, and is on a private acre lot minutes from the historic Roswell district.
This home for sale in Johns Creek costs $2.4 million, and has a pool with a hot tub that overlooks the St. Ives' golf course.
This home for sale in Cumming costs $700,000, and has a private creek, covered porches, and is directly across from Pooles Mill Park.
This home for sale in Canton costs $1.2 million, and includes an in-ground salt water pool, heated spa, cabana, theater, and home gym.
This Alpharetta home for sale costs $2.75 million, and has a fireside screened-in porch, treehouse, and wooded trails for running.
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Woodstock.
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Sandy Springs.
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Roswell.
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Johns Creek.