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.
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 crash, which occurred midday Saturday, claimed the life of a Marietta teen. 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.
