Prior to joining Marietta Daily Journal as a city government reporter in suburban Atlanta, Megan Jackson worked as an intern for the Macon Telegraph and Georgia Public Broadcasting. Jackson also acted as editor-in-chief for her school paper, The Mercer Cluster. During her time as a journalism student at Mercer University, Jackson worked to tell stories researching blight and illegal dumping in her community, focused on school and educational issues, and researched pedestrian safety issues throughout Macon-Bibb County.
Beat: Growing cities in Cobb County, which is part of metro Atlanta
Along with current newsroom staff, this beat would cover the seven cities in Cobb County, including government, personality profiles, breaking news and events. The reporter is expected to be on the lookout for stories on the growing population and changing demography within these cities and how they are changing the economies and lifestyles of those who live in these cities.