George Chidi

George Chidi is a seasoned journalist and public policy expert currently serving as a Southeast Reporter for The Guardian since January 2024. With a robust freelance writing portfolio that includes contributions to The Intercept and Decaturish, George has also held significant roles such as Director of Public Policy at PadSplit, Social Impact Director at Central Atlanta Progress, and City Council Member for the City of Pine Lake. In prior positions, George was President and CEO of NeonFlag.com, where strategic competitor analysis was provided for clients, and a contributor to Guardian News & Media, focusing on southern politics. George holds an MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business and a BA in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.