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4 Questions Journalist Spotlight

4 Questions Journalist Spotlight

Written by: Mitch Leff
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Twice a month, Mitch Leff, president of Leff & Associates Public Relations, offers his "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight, a conversation with a Georgia journalist.

4QJS dives into each journalist's background, their role at their current media outlet, beats and story interests, and talks about how public relations professionals can work with them, and stories on their radar.

Then it gets fun! What's the coolest thing about them? What's their favorite book/podcast, favorite local getaway, hobbies, and favorite restaurant.

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Episodes
  • "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Joe Ripley, WXIA TV/11Alive
    Dec 21 2025

    This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Joe Ripley, the new Community Reporter with WXIA TV/11Alive in Atlanta.

    Coolest Thing About Joe: They don't call him "The Talented Mr. Ripley" for nothing! He's been singing since he was a baby and now sings with the Atlanta Master Chorale
    Podcast: Built for More (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/built-for-more/id1642585254)
    Favorite Local Restaurant: Grana italian (several locations)
    Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Wrestling (watching!)
    Favorite Local Getaway: Asheville or Chateau Elan
    Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Singing chorale but he can sing country, gospel, and jazz
    Website: https://11alive.com
    Contact: jripley@.11alive.com

    Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

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    25 mins
  • "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Alexa Liacko, CBS News Atlanta
    Nov 23 2025

    This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Alexa Liacko, a reporter with CBS News Atlanta, the newest local television news operation in Atlanta.

    Coolest Thing About Alexa: She and her husband have a "who's the
    best chef" competition (he's currently winning). She loves to try new recipes.
    Last Podcast She's Listened to: "The Happiness Lab"
    Favorite Local Restaurant: Delbar
    Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Cooking competition shows!
    Favorite Local Getaways: Blue Ridge and Savannah
    Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Boxing class!
    Website: https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/
    Contact: Alexa.Liakco@cbs.com

    Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

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    30 mins
  • "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with Savannah Sicurella, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    Oct 21 2025

    This week, our "4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" shines on Savannah Sicurella, the business entertainment reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

    Coolest Thing About Savannah: She was born with eleven fingers!

    • Last Books She's Read: "Time of Desecration by Alberto Moravia and "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
    • Favorite Local Restaurant: Jang Su Jsng in Duluth
    • Favorite Guilty Pleasure: Soapy Italian language television
    • Favorite Local Getaway: Chattanooga, TN
    • Favorite Non-Work Hobby: Baking! She bakes a lot of bread!

    Website: www.ajc.com

    Mitch’s day job is providing public relations services, media training, and crisis communications, but he also operates Leff’s Atlanta Media (www.leffsatlantamedia.com), an online database with contact info for thousands of Atlanta-based journalists.

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    28 mins
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