editorial team

Meet the Editorial Team

At Journey Georgia, our editorial team is a passionate group of storytellers who share a deep love for traveling around the Peach State and beyond. Each writer brings their own unique perspective and authentic voice to their work, allowing their own experiences to fuel their writing and inspire our readers’ next adventures. Let’s get to know the voices of Journey Georgia, including their favorite Georgia spots, best-kept secrets, and the travel experiences that define them!

Editorial Board

Amanda Dyson-Thornton, Executive Director, Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus of Georgia

Stacey Dickson, President/CEO, Lake Lanier CVB

Peter Bowden, Retired – President/CEO Visit Columbus Georgia

Cheryl Smith, Agritourism Manager, Georgia Department of Agriculture

Rashelle Minix, Director of Marketing, Sunnyland

Victoria Hawkins, Sr Director of Marketing & Destination Dev, Explore Gwinnett

Jerry Brown, Executive Director, Alpine Helen/White County Georgia CVB

Writers

Abby Wilkerson

Ashley Topham

Brandon Buford

Cheryl Smith

Jade Hidalgo

Jay Ledbetter

Jessica Whittingslow

Joni Buford

Kasie Bowling

Lee Bowden

Mina Kinjo

Nicole Newsom

Peter Bowden

Rylee Govoreau

Siri Emereje

Tracie Sanchez