Robert Allen Jackson

Background

Jackson, Robert Allen was born on November 29, 1955 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Son of Everett Daniel and Lillian (Zarba) Jackson.

Education

Bachelor in History, U. New Orleans, 1977; Master of Education, Emory University, 1980; postgraduate, Georgia State University, 1982-1983.

Career

Staff writer, Neighbor Newspapers, Atlanta, 1983-1985; sports editor, Neighbor Newspapers, 1986-1988; general reporter, Slidell (Louisiana) Sentry News, 1985-1986; sports writer, Marietta (Georgia) Daily Journal, Marietta, 1988-1989; sports, staff writer, Dalton (Georgia) Citizen News, 1989-1993; business editor, Dalton (Georgia) Citizen News, since 1997; education reporter, desk editor, Dothan (Alabama) Eagle, 1993-1995; copy editor, Albany (Georgia) Herald, 1995-1996; staff writer, Warner Robins (Georgia) Sun, 1996. Reporter H.S. football, basketball Gwinnett Daily News, Lawrenceville, Georgia, 1980-1983.

Achievements

• Robert Allen Jackson has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:

Everett Daniel Jackson

Mother:

Lillian (Zarba) Jackson