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ALDEN RODGERS


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View work completed in my college career, editorial internships, and freelance opportunities, including news reporting, content marketing, and multimedia projects. These pieces reflect the foundation of my training and early writing experience.


Grady Newsource

County Connectivity: Madison County Lacks Reliable Internet Access

Alden Lisse | Grady Newsource | Sept. 27, 2022

A perfectly curated photo begs to be shared. In a millisecond, with the click of a mouse, a human commands a computer to upload the photo to the internet. The computer displays a loading symbol, but no signs of progress. The photo might finish uploading in the morning, but the user can’t be sure...

Five Points Home Designed for Comfort, Entertaining

Alden Lisse | Grady Newsource | Sept. 21, 2022

Dave and Nancy Woodruff thought of everything, from space-saving doors to a dog wash room to a two-and-a-half story workshop, when planning their new Athens home.

Sliding glass doors by NanaWall allow for a seamless transition from living room to the outdoor living area...

These Chic Bins in Athens Stores Can Organize Kid-Friendly Spaces

Alden Lisse | Grady Newsource | Dec. 22, 2022

Organizing a kid-friendly home can be a challenge. Not only do toys and messes clutter a house, but kids’ belongings don’t typically adhere to a particular design style. Luckily, there are various options for organizing with kids in a stylish way...

The Oglethorpe Echo

End of An Era for the Echo

Alden Lisse | The Oglethorpe Echo | Nov. 4, 2021

For 40 years, Ralph Maxwell Jr. has served his community as editor of The Oglethorpe Echo. However, the Echo’s inability to generate revenue and Maxwell’s health issues made it difficult for him to continue to operate the newspaper. To save the paper from closing...

Those Who Served: Honoring the veterans of Oglethorpe County

Alden Lisse | The Oglethorpe Echo | Nov. 11, 2021

The flash of an explosion blinded William Jackson in the engine room of the USS Glacier. Jackson, a fireman for the U.S. Coast Guard, had been watching the ship’s generators and switchboard in the middle of the night. As he walked by one generator, it suddenly erupted...

Making his own mark in the BBQ biz

Alden Lisse | The Oglethorpe Echo | Jan. 6, 2022

A well-known musical instrument company with 138 years of family ownership in its history has ties to a barbecue restaurant in Crawford.

Gretsch Music has manufactured guitars and drums since 1883, which have been sold to celebrities and music fans alike for generations...

Freelance/Other Published Work

Jail plans still locked up

Alden Lisse | The Northeast Georgian | Nov. 11, 2022

It is well known that the Habersham County Detention Center fails to meet numerous standards. The outdated facility needs to be rebuilt, and the only thing standing in the way is finding a way to...

Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village

Alden Lisse | PLOT My Story

The Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village is a living museum in Tifton, Georgia. It’s an immersive experience where visitors can walk through a 19th century, Southern Georgia-style town and explore what life was like during that period. Real buildings from this era...

Newsletters for the University of Georgia's Office of Student Transitions

Alden Lisse | Office of Student Transitions | 2021

I created monthly newsletters for the Office of Student Transitions at the University of Georgia in 2021. Six newsletters were produced each month for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and transfer students. Each newsletter provides resources relevant to each group and information about upcoming events.

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