From intern to owner: Gen Z journalist buys his local newspaper
Evan Newton, a 25-year-old journalist, has purchased The Monticello News in Georgia, becoming one of the state's youngest newspaper owners. Newton, who began as an intern at the paper three years prior, acquired it from the retiring owner, Kathy Mudd. He aims to revitalize the local news outlet with a redesigned layout and a mix of community-focused stories, including local sports and business openings, amidst a broader trend of declining local newsrooms in the US.
This acquisition highlights a potential new model for the survival of local journalism, with young individuals taking ownership to preserve community news amidst widespread closures and financial struggles.
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