Laura Nwogu

So honored to have won first place in enterprise story (with the amazing @newsworthy17) and third place in feature writing from the Georgia Press Association! Loved amplifying these stories and blessed to be recognized for my work, especially as an early-career journalist.

Gliding across the roller rink of Cascade at least once has become a rite of passage of living in Atlanta. For 25 years, people across different generations have made it a successful community hub that has seen people fall, get up, spin, and fly. theatlantavoice.com/cascades-rolle…

Tomorrow’s front page story by @lauranwogu_ is on an #Atlanta icon and the city’s skating culture. Story posts at 6am. Photography by @kerriphox @theatlantavoice @BlackPressUSA @WordInBlack

Meet Kevin Randolph aka “BeltLine Kevin,” Atlanta’s beloved rollerblader spreading positivity and joy through music. His infectious enthusiasm has earned him a mural on the Eastside Trail, celebrating his decade-long contribution to the city's spirit. theatlantavoice.com/beltline-kevin…

My time at The Associated Press as a public health reporter will end on September 19. This role I’ve loved was always meant to be a two-year, temporary job, and I’m proud of the stories we got to tell together. I’m on the market! For comms and journo jobs!

The Shepherd Center displays 'Portraits of Hope,' highlighting the resilient journey of patients: Walter Peeler's journey of resilience after a workplace accident is captured in the 'Portraits of Hope' gallery at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Read more: bit.ly/3TNgI76

We're on a mission to celebrate Atlanta's living legends! 🎉 Do you know a senior (90+) whose life has profoundly shaped our city through activism, service, or culture? Nominate them for our "Seasoned Saints" series!#SeasonedSaints #AtlantaElders #BlackHistoryMakers

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is opening a new location in Ponce City Market. It will be the first shop in Atlanta and will feature dairy-free and vegan ice cream. theatlantavoice.com/bomb-biscuit-s…

Atlanta Saddled up for Night 1 of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour:Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour in Atlanta featured 40 songs, dazzling visuals, and the support of her daughters. The show celebrated Black history and reclamation. Read more: bit.ly/40SatTn

@theatlantavoice reporter @lauranwogu_ is covering the #CowboyCarterTour stop at @MBStadium tonight!

We just won third place for best overall newspaper at this year’s @BlackPressUSA Messenger Awards!!! @lauranwogu_ @IsaiahSinglet19 @lo_diamond_leg @kerriphox @janislware @theatlantavoice

Good morning, from Atlanta’s one and only Black-owned print newspaper. @BlackPressUSA 💪🏾📰 Story by @lauranwogu_ Photo by @kerriphox

Live from Stankonia!! @theatlantavoice @lauranwogu_ & @kerriphox

Excellent reporting for this story by @lauranwogu_ . #MothersDay can be tough for so many moms that have lost children to gun violence. @theatlantavoice @QuavoStuntin theatlantavoice.com/rocket-foundat…

@mstinakncwles was at @TabernacleATL last night and @lauranwogu_ was there to cover it all for @theatlantavoice @BlackPressUSA @WordInBlack theatlantavoice.com/tina-knowles-f…

My kids made my morning 🎉they asked to go to the library 📚 ❤️ we each checked out a book and I grabbed a copy of @theatlantavoice

This week's cover story: The 61st Mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens, shares his day-to-day life, from early morning to late night with @suggswriter, as he juggles multiple public appearances and city business! #atlpol theatlantavoice.com/andre-dickens-…

Story by @lauranwogu_ Photos by @kerriphox @theatlantavoice

“Irie Mon” is a term meaning “everything is cool” or “everything is blessed” in Jamaican Patois, and that’s exactly the feeling Christoper and Payton Williams, the team behind Irie Mon Cafe, want to extend to Atlanta through its food. theatlantavoice.com/everything-is-…

MoMo Bros, two AUC students, bring a taste of New York's bodega culture to Atlanta with their food truck. Chopped cheese sandwiches and more. theatlantavoice.com/momo-bros-brin…

Discover the transformative mission of Café Momentum, a nonprofit restaurant in Atlanta, that uses fine dining to rehabilitate and develop justice-involved youth. theatlantavoice.com/cafe-momentum-…