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Biography

Sydney Sims is Capital B Atlanta's community engagement reporter. She is an award-winning journalist and a proud Atlanta native who covers everything from school board elections to Black Atlanta culture. Sydney is an Auburn University alumna and has been published by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WABE News, Atlanta Civic Circle, The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and the Auburn Villager. She believes in not only covering the news but influencing it.

Content

Total articles 605

• Available on paid plans

  Georgia Democratic Party Faces Crossroads After Nikema Williams’ Resignation

  By Chauncey Alcorn Verified, Alyssa Johnson Verified, Madeline Thigpen Verified, Sydney Sims Verified

  Apr. 10, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  Metro Atlanta's New Text Reminder Program Aims to Cut No-Shows.

  By Alyssa Johnson Verified, Madeline Thigpen Verified, Chauncey Alcorn Verified, Sydney Sims Verified

  Apr. 09, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  How Atlanta Is Celebrating 404 Day

  By Sydney Sims Verified

  Apr. 04, 2025

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Company Info

Capital B Atlanta

Capital B is a Black-led, nonprofit news organization focused on high-quality journalism that addresses the experiences and needs of Black communities in the United States. Launched in February 2022, it serves as both a national and local news platform, combining investigative reporting with practical civic information. The organization emphasizes editorial independence and community engagement, covering critical issues such as politics, health, criminal justice, environmental justice, and housing. Capital B operates national journalism initiatives that provide in-depth reporting on systemic issues affecting Black Americans. It has local newsrooms in Atlanta and Gary, offering relevant coverage on topics like affordable housing and voter resources. The organization prioritizes community-centric reporting through listening sessions and engagement initiatives, ensuring its content meets the needs of its audience. All content is freely accessible, aiming to counter misinformation and provide trustworthy news to underserved communities. Capital B is committed to equitable pay for its journalists and plans to expand its local newsroom network in cities with significant Black populations.