Mara Shalhoup

Mara Shalhoup is the South Editor at ProPublica, a position she has held since December 2020.13 As South Editor, she oversees ProPublica's reporting unit based in Atlanta, which covers North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.2

Professional Background

Prior to joining ProPublica, Shalhoup's career in journalism included several notable positions:

• Deputy Editor at Atlanta magazine (January 2018 - December 2020)3
• Editor-in-Chief at LA Weekly (February 2015 - January 2018)3
• Editor-in-Chief at Chicago Reader3
• Editor-in-Chief at Creative Loafing Atlanta1

Achievements and Expertise

Shalhoup has a strong background in investigative journalism:

• At Atlanta magazine, she guided investigations into the Atlanta Police Department's disciplinary practices and Georgia's COVID-19 dashboard management.1
• Her work at Creative Loafing earned her two Livingston Award nominations, an SPJ Green Eyeshade Award for investigative reporting, and a Clarion Award for feature writing.1
• She was recognized as Journalist of the Year by the Atlanta Press Club.1

Author

Shalhoup is the author of "BMF: The Rise and Fall of Big Meech and the Black Mafia Family," which explores one of the largest cocaine enterprises in U.S. history and its connection to Atlanta's hip-hop scene.14

At ProPublica, Shalhoup leads a team of reporters covering crucial issues in the South, including political representation, racial equity, and environmental justice.2