Hans Appen

09/08/2026

Roswell’s tax increase reflects responsible leadership, funding needed services and infrastructure today rather than pushing costs onto future taxpayers.

Appen Media Group publisher Hans Appen argues Roswell’s proposed 2.5-mill tax increase reflects responsible governance, funding aging infrastructure and equipment without adding to the city's $179.6 million bond debt. He contends previous councils deferred maintenance, leaving current leaders to a...

09/03/2026

Appen Media will always fight for the public’s right to know.

Appen Media Group has sued Georgia corrections officials, arguing ex*****on media access rules violate the First Amendment. The Alpharetta-based news company is seeking a court order before the state’s Sept. 16 ex*****on of Stacey Ian Humphreys, asking officials to expand what journalists can see ...

08/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Joshua to the Appen Media team!

With two decades in journalism, Joshua now oversees Appen Media Group’s Atlanta news coverage, prioritizing community-driven reporting. He believes local news is vital for civic participation and government accountability, and he’s excited to help evolve the news ecosystem in Atlanta.

02/20/2026

Thank you everyone. Your support means the world to me.

Appen Media has seen a significant surge in new Appen Press Club memberships following a recent letter to readers explaining the status — and cost — of its ongoing public

02/18/2026

“What they are telling their citizens is that ‘you don’t need to see what we’re doing'…That’s terrifying for a law enforcement entity to claim, or a city to claim on behalf of that law enforcement entity, and it’s been a monumental waste of taxpayer dollars.” – Richard Griffiths

The judge's orders does not yet bring an end to the lawsuit that a media ethicist calls one of the most important open records cases he has seen in Georgia in a long time.

01/28/2026

The Federal Bureau of Investigation reportedly raided a Fulton County elections warehouse in Union City, in South Fulton, on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Authorities have not said what prompted the operation or what records or materials are being sought.

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

After a recount, Mark Arnold has won the Decatur City Commission District 1 seat. Arnold will be sworn in to the city commission in January, which will make the commission have three Black city commissioners.

10/29/2025

Decaturish and Evanston RoundTable announced Wednesday a reporting partnership to cover the indictment and controversies involving Devon Horton, former superintendent of school districts in their respective communities.

10/19/2025

Leo swimming up an age division this morning. Still crushing PRs. The king is back. 👑