Marcus Reed is an experienced public safety journalist with a degree from Valdosta State University. For over 8 years, he has reported on crime and safety issues, including his previous work with the Albany Herald, where he established a reputation for thorough investigative reporting.
Ruby Grainy poses for a photo outside Clarke Central High School after her parents, Julie and Brandon, voted Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo/Quinn FitzHenry)