Journalist. Editor.
A Trusted Voice.

Susan Percy is an award-winning Metro Atlanta-based journalist and columnist, who has covered Georgia business, politics, and government. She was executive editor and editor of Georgia Trend Magazine from 2001 through 2013 and a regular contributor for another 11 years.

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"I’m fortunate that I’ve had a long, interesting, and varied career, doing work that I care about. It hasn’t always been easy, but I have loved just about every minute of it."

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Highlights

Chosen for their impact, insight, or personal significance, each item offers a glimpse into the moments and stories that have defined her work and voice as a journalist.

Georgia Trend

The Apostle of Democracy

When Jimmy Carter was inaugurated in 1971 as Georgia’s 76th governor, he famously announced, “I say to you quite frankly that the time for racial discrimination is over. No poor, rural, weak or Black person should ever again have to bear the additional burden of being deprived of the opportunity of an education, a job or simple justice.”

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The Carter Center
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Interviews & Profiles

Over the course of her career, Susan Percy has interviewed a wide range of influential figures—from elected officials and business leaders to artists, educators, and advocates shaping life in Georgia and beyond. Her conversations go beyond headlines, offering thoughtful, well-researched questions and space for reflection.

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From the archives

Drawn from Susan Percy’s personal collection, this section features scanned articles originally published in print outlets that are no longer available online. Each scan is presented as it first appeared—part of a living archive that honors both the journalism and the era it captured.

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America West Magazine

Manuel’s Tavern

October 0994
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From the Archives
Schoolbook: A Journal of Education

Empty Nester Blues

January 1999
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From the Archives
Atlanta Magazine

Second Time Around

October 1988
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Digital Articles

This collection features Susan Percy’s published work that remains accessible online, spanning topics from politics and public policy to culture, health, and leadership. Each article reflects her clear-eyed reporting and thoughtful analysis, offering a window into the issues and individuals shaping Georgia and the region.

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Business Casual

House and Home

April 2, 2018

At a home décor store, I watched a woman carefully put together a dried floral arrangement, select an appropriate vase, then take it all to her husband for his approval.

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Business Casual

Welcome Season

November 1, 2019

For me, there are two official harbingers of the oh-so-welcome, what-took-you-so-long? fall season: the first UGA football game and the scent of cinnamon brooms in my local supermarket.

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Leveling the Field

February 29, 2020

The promise of free public education is one of the best things we have going – K-12 schooling for every child, complete with good teachers, well-maintained facilities, meaningful curriculum and all the support needed so students can take full advantage of what is offered and, ultimately, be prepared to enter the workforce.

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Business Casual

Do Something

October 1, 2019

From the long hot summer of horrifying and generally dispiriting news, there is a whole troubling series of images I can’t get out of my head...

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Awards & Recognition

Over the course of her career, Susan Percy has been honored by peers and professional organizations for her journalism, commentary, and contributions to the field. These awards reflect her commitment to clear-eyed reporting, fearless commentary, and a deep respect for the role of journalism in public life. From national press associations to regional honors, each recognition marks a chapter in her legacy.

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2015

Best Body of Work, Single Writer

Alliance of Area Business Publications (AABP)
2015

Best Serious Commentary – Magazines

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) – Green Eyeshade Awards
2015

Best Magazine Feature-Writing

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) – Green Eyeshade Awards
2016

Green Eyeshade Award

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) – Green Eyeshade Awards
2016

Best Bylined Commentary

Alliance of Area Business Publications (AABP)
2015

Best of Magazine Division

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) – Green Eyeshade Awards
2023

Grady Fellowship Induction

University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
2022

Green Eyeshade Gold Award

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) – Green Eyeshade Awards
2008

Hall of Fame Induction

Magazine Association of the South (MAGS)