Jeremy Chisenhall says he became a journalist because he loves to write and wants to tell stories that matter to people. Starting next month, he will be in charge of producing such content at The Telegraph in Macon and the Ledger-Enquirer in Columbus.
Sacramento-based McClatchy , which owns 30 newspapers across the nation, has promoted Chisenhall to Georgia editor. He begins his new duties Feb. 26.
Chisenhall has worked as a reporter and an editor at the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky since 2020. He currently is breaking news editor.
“We had an extensive search for our next Georgia editor and Jeremy was the clear-cut choice,” said Blake Kaplan, the regional editor who oversees Georgia, Mississippi and Ohio newspapers for McClatchy. “Jeremy brings strong news judgment, endless enthusiasm and outstanding digital skills to both our Georgia papers. I am certain he will thrive in this position.”
Chisenhall, 25, expressed gratitude for the confidence Kaplan has in him.
“These are two papers with really great histories, really great legacies,” he said, “and to be able to have the opportunity to lead both of them, as early in my career as I am, is really just a humbling opportunity.”