The story of Good News Magazine

How it Started to Now

The concept for Good News was born at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In the midst of uncertainty and isolation, we felt our community needed a dedicated space for positivity. We set out to create a single, uplifting print publication—and the response was incredible.

As we grew to serve multiple communities, we realized that the way people connect and discover local businesses was shifting online. To make a lasting impact, we needed to evolve.

Today, Good News has transitioned into a dynamic, digital-first storytelling platform. We have shifted our focus from traditional print ads to Good News Digital, a sophisticated PR and brand awareness solution for local businesses. By combining professional, human-centered storytelling with targeted digital distribution, we ensure that the positive stories of local businesses, organizations, and events reach and resonate with the right audience online. We still celebrate our print roots in select markets, but our mission is firmly digital-first: building stronger communities by keeping local storytelling alive in the feeds people scroll every day.

Learn More About Good News Digital

Our Storytellers

Good News Magazine is a publication of Exchange Media Group. Our writers, photographers, designers, and business development team work every month to uncover the local stories you may not have heard before.

Will Thomas

Will Thomas

CEO / Publisher

Katie McNabb

Katie McNabb

Magazine Director

Wesley Bryant

Wesley Bryant

Editor-In-Chief

Jack Owens

Jack Owens

Regional Publisher

Kaitlin Haithcoat

Kaitlin Haithcoat

Digital Analyst

Ashleigh Newnes

Ashleigh Newnes

Lead Photographer

Todd Pitts

Todd Pitts

Art Production Manager

Brianna Brubaker

Brianna Brubaker

Lead Layout Artist

Melissa Davis

Melissa Davis

Senior Layout Artist

Ashley Hendry

Ashley Hendry

Publisher

Brooke Snyder

Brooke Snyder

Publisher

Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas

Publisher

Sissy Smith

Sissy Smith

Publisher

Tony Glenn

Tony Glenn

Account Manager

Shelli Fuller

Shelli Fuller

Client Services Coordinator

Barb Hargrove

Barb Hargrove

Senior Operations Coordinator

Tracey Pollock

Tracey Pollock

Human Resources / Payroll