Appen Media Group
Hayden Sumlin currently serves as a Staff Reporter at Appen Media Group, a position held since September 2023. Prior to this role, Hayden gained experience as a News Intern at Marietta Daily Journal from May 2023 to September 2023. Previous roles include a Valet Attendant at REEF PARKING and internships at A.B. Olmstead and Associates and S.A. Goodsell Development, where responsibilities included drafting press releases, organizing community events, and conducting research. Earlier experience includes customer service at Publix Super Markets and student internships at PwC. Hayden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Georgia, earned in December 2022.
Appen Media Group
Appen Media Group has published the local newspapers for Fulton, Forsyth and DeKalb counties since 1977. The Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, Johns Creek Herald, Forsyth Herald, Milton Herald, Sandy Springs Crier and Dunwoody Crier are delivered to 105,000 homes weekly. Additionally, Appen Media Group publishes two annual community guides - Education Answer Book and Medical Answer Book. Online, Appen Media Group also owns and operates appenmedia.com as multiple social media platforms. Recently, Appen Media Group launched multiple podcasts to the North Atlanta market including Cadillac Jack - My Second Act. At Appen Media Group, we can help you manage and vertically integrate all of your marketing needs. We have the capacity to expand your exposure across newspaper, magazine, web, podcasts and social media outlets. By working with one company to manage all of your business’ marketing, you maximize your advertising dollars and create consistent branding.