Jon has spent more than a decade in journalism, starting in 2001 at the University of Alabama's student newspaper, The Crimson White, as a staff writer; he later moved up the ranks to become news director. Shortly after graduating from Alabama in 2004 with a bachelor's in Telecommunications and Film, he began his professional career in Bartow County, Ga., serving as the education reporter for The Daily Tribune News in Cartersville until November 2010. Jon has earned a total of six journalism awards during his time in collegiate and professional journalism.
When he is not on the work clock, Jon is hanging out or going to the movies with friends, watching Alabama football or any Atlanta sports team, or catching up on video games or whatever is on his DVR at the time.
You can reach Jon at jon.gargis@patch.com.
Students as well as faculty members gathered on campus Monday night to voice their opposition to a proposal to merge their school with Kennesaw State University.
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Students as well as faculty members gathered on campus Monday night to voice their opposition to a proposal to merge their school with Kennesaw State University.
Students as well as faculty members gathered on campus Monday night to voice their opposition to a proposal to merge their school with Kennesaw State University.
Students as well as faculty members gathered on campus Monday night to voice their opposition to a proposal to merge their school with Kennesaw State University.
Weekend Breeders' Cup Classic win by Georgia-owned horse helps renew conversation about passing legislation to allow pari-mutuel wagering in state.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.
The two-vehicle crash, which occurred on Austell Road, claimed the life of a 17-year-old from Marietta. Anyone with information on the crash that may help investigators is asked to call Cobb County Police.
The two-vehicle crash, which occurred on Austell Road, claimed the life of a 17-year-old from Marietta. Anyone with information on the crash that may help investigators is asked to call Cobb County Police.