Our Mission...

To serve the professional and social needs of our journalism community and foster journalistic excellence. To advance the public's interest in and understanding of a free press.

Our Vision

To be the region’s premier organization for journalists.

About the Press Club

The Atlanta Press Club has grown to become one of the largest and most dynamic professional journalism associations in the country. Our membership encompasses Atlanta’s burgeoning media community - print, broadcast and online, big and small, national and local media outlets. Over half of our 600-plus members are working journalists. The balance is public relations professionals, educators, retirees and students.

The Atlanta Press Club has received recognition nationwide for our Newsmaker Luncheons. Speakers include Barbara Walters, Tom Brokaw, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

As a professional and networking organization, APC hosts the Evening Enrichment Series, which are monthly programs designed to educate and train professionals who are looking to grow in their respective careers. Recent topics include Georgia Open Records Laws, Haiti coverage, and how use social media in reporting. We are proud to offer these programs at no cost to our members.

The Atlanta Press Club is the place to mix and mingle at some of Atlanta’s favorite social events. At the Holiday Author Party, more than 30 local and national authors are available to sign their books and mix with members. The Annual Gala is a night to celebrate achievement in journalism through awards and a special presentation by a keynote speaker. The ever-popular spring event, the Gorilla Ball, is a night of lunacy as local TV news stations and CNN compete for the coveted "Otto Focus Award" for outstanding bloopers. Our Mid-Month Mixers afford members an opportunity to mix and mingle at Atlanta's hippest bars and restaurants.

The Atlanta Press Club sponsors a series of televised political debates and hosts First Amendment programming. The Club also supports students through its scholarship and internship program.