Alpharetta native Sarah Coyne joins Appen reporting team

Appen Media Group announced Feb. 14 that Sarah Coyne will join its staff as a reporter. Coyne will immediately begin covering local government and business in North Fulton. She will report to Carl Appen, director of content and development, and will be based in Alpharetta.

“Having an Alpharetta native come home to cover her community is a special gift for us,” Appen said. “Sarah hit the ground running this week already covering some heavy topics, like the tragic death of Roswell Police Officer Jeremy Labonte. For a hometown news group, connecting to the reporting is key. We’re lucky to have someone with the reporting and photo chops Sarah brings. The fact that already has roots here just makes it that much better.”

Coyne grew up in Alpharetta and graduated from the University of Georgia in Dec. 2024 with a degree in journalism. During her time at Georgia, Coyne took courses in investigative reporting, international affairs and photojournalism. Alongside her coursework, Coyne served as the city and county beat reporter for The Oglethorpe Echo.

“I’m so excited to be able to write for the newspaper that I grew up reading,” Coyne said. “I have a passion to inform my audience and through my writing and photography, which I crafted at Grady College.”

To contact Coyne with news tips or story ideas, email sarah@appenmedia.com.