Background
Risner, Carolyn was born on January 26, 1960 in Dorton, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Russell and Glema Roberts.
Risner, Carolyn was born on January 26, 1960 in Dorton, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of Russell and Glema Roberts.
Student, Morehead State University, 1980.
Tax appraiser Franklin County, Carnesville, Georgia, 1989-1991. Reporter Hartwell (Georgia) Sun, 1992-1996, Franklin County Citizen, Lavonia, Georgia, 1996-1998. News editor, 1998-1999.
Managing editor, since 1999.
Director Hart County Community Theatre, Hartwell, since 1993. President Academic Boosters, Carnesville, since 1998. Director Hart County Young Men’s Christian Association, Hartwell, 1996-1998.
Member National Newspaper Association, Georgia Press Association (Best Investigative Reporting award 1999, Best Hard News Writing award 1999).
Married Bill Risner, August 8, 1980. Children: Alison, Nicholas, Spencer.