Ellen Eldridge
Ellen Eldridge is a digital producer for GPB. She has previously worked as a breaking news reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The topics she most often writes about as a freelance reporter are mental health issues, crime and public safety. Ellen graduated Kennesaw State University magna cum laude in 2015 with a degree in communication focused on journalism.
When not at work, Ellen lives with her husband, daughter and son in Woodstock.
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In brief: Early voting underway in Special Election, Georgia Senate discuss school voucher plan, lawmakers try to increase tobacco tax, UGA men's and women's basketball lose, baseball won three out of four, softball sweeps the floor -
In brief: Clarke County residents asked to take transit survey — Georgia's medical marijuana program is about to takeoff — US life expectancy falls for a second time due to COVID and drug overdoses — UGA basketball teams fall to Vanderbilt, Texas A&M
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Respiratory viruses are continuing to send adults and children to the emergency room this flu season. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on the early spike in cases.
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In brief: 1.8 million Georgians vote early in Senate runoff; over 22K early voters in Athens — CCSD Superintendent wraps up town hall series tonight — new report details pandemic's toll on kids' mental health — GA Power faces opposition to coal ash plan — UGA Volleyball's season comes to an end in Texas — UGA to face Ohio State in football playoffs
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In brief: Early voting continues to be strong — arrest made in October shooting — Georgia leads nation in new HIV infections — Ralston's wife to run for late husband's House seat — Parade of Lights tonight — UGA Volleyball squad plays first-round tournament game
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America's Warrior Project says that deaths by suicide may be undercounted by half.
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Children and families in Georgia may be at risk of losing healthcare coverage.
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In brief: US Senate candidates agree to Oct. 14 debate — Monkeypox cases slow in Georgia — Schumer doles out money to Senate candidates, including Warnock
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In brief: Kemp calls for grants to cover COVID learning loss — ACCPD investigating weekend shooting — COVID booster should improve state's infection rate — Athens women sentenced in hit and run — UGA stays in top 20 in US News rankings — Braves fall to Giants
