Beth Ward, Patch Staff

My name is Beth Ward, and I'm a veteran metro Atlanta-based writer, editor, and digital storyteller. A word-crafter and professional question asker. My bylines have previously been published in/on NPR, The Bitter Southerner, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ArtsATL, Atlas Obscura, The Rumpus, BUST Magazine, and elsewhere. And I've also previously served as the books & film/TV manager for ArtsATL, and as managing editor for The Dream Warriors Foundation Magazine, the editorial arm of a Georgia non-profit that supports Atlanta women through grants and community outreach. I've also worked as a content creator for such brands and organizations as Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Subway Restaurants.

I hold a B.A. in Communication from Mercer University, and when I'm not writing, you'll likely find me reading, browsing around thrift and antique shops, listening to live music somewhere or making a mess trying to bake something in my kitchen.

Beyond that, I'm passionate about the power of local news, and the way in which it can connect, inform and empower a community. Feel free to send along questions, comments, or news tips to beth.ward@patch.com