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Stephanie Gross

About Stephanie

Email: Stephanie.Gross@patch.com

Phone: 706-206-1946

Hometown: Watkinsville, Georgia

Birthday: January 24

Bio: Stephanie comes to Patch with experience as a former news director for WRBN and WGHC radio stations in Clayton, Georgia. 

While working for GA-CA Radiocasting, she further developed a passion for local news and made lasting professional connections.

Stephanie received bachelor's degrees with honors from the University of Georgia in Telecommunications Arts  (Grady College of Journalism) and Spanish (Franklin College of Arts and Sciences).

While at UGA, she danced as a Georgette with the Redcoat Marching Band (Go Dawgs!).

Beliefs:

At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable.

This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.

Politics:

How would you describe your political beliefs?

I am not affiliated with any particular political party, and I describe myself as a moderate.  I prefer to look at candidates as individuals and not vote based on party lines. 

Religion:

How religious would you consider yourself? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?

Observant. I joined the Catholic Church on the 2011 Easter vigil and am a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Athens. 

I grew up in the Lutheran Church, and have a strong faith in God.  I respect other faiths and am always interested in learning about them.

Recently

The Board

Leave a note for your neighbor

Elise Johnson

9:31 am on Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for posting information about our Free Driver's Education Parent Workshop last night at Open Road Services. We had a great turnout! If parents are interested in learning more about the licensing process and new teen driving laws, we will host additional workshops about every other month and post the schedule on our website: www.georgiaopenroad.com.

Thanks for taking an interest in training our teen drivers and helping to make our roads safer!

Kenny Searcy

1:41 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Herman C. Michael Park Outdoor Courts Seeking Local Support To Win Up To $35,000 In Grants
This month, Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department can score a slam-dunk for a local basketball court with the click of a mouse. Herman C. Michael Park Outdoor Courts is one of 26 finalists in the Sprite Spark Parks Project, and if it gains enough support, the court could be awarded up to $35,000 in refurbishment grants.
The Sprite Spark Parks Project is a multi-year commitment to build and restore play environments where teens, families and neighbors can get outside and be active. The first phase of the program, which focuses on basketball courts, kicked off in February. Since then, people across the country have logged on to sprite.com and facebook.com/Sprite to nominate local courts they wish to receive improvement grants.
On May 8, the top nominees - including Herman C. Michael Park Outdoor Courts - were selected as finalists. Until June 10, supporters can log on to sprite.com or facebook.com/Sprite to vote for their courts to win one of 21 grants to fund items such as new rims, backboards, resurfacing and art installations. Seven courts will be awarded $35,000 in funding. An additional 14 locations will receive $20,000 each.

Natalie Fretwell

11:04 am on Wednesday, May 11, 2011

5/10/11 Stolen Bikes - from Residences on VFW Drive. Boys Green Schwinn with pegs; distinguishing mark: a spot of silver spray paint on the main bar of the bike. The other bike: Boys 15 speed Falcon, Blue color.
Please call 706-338-0618 (lv msg)

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Stephanie Gross

12:35 pm on Saturday, March 26, 2011

Holly,

Good idea! We will work on it :)

Holly Williams

8:12 am on Thursday, March 24, 2011

Stephanie,
Could we get a story on Buttercup the missing/returned Boston Terrier on Union Church Rd?

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