Capital B Named Renetta DuBose Augusta Founding Editor
The organization selected the veteran journalist to lead its new local newsroom serving the Augusta community.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Capital B has appointed Renetta DuBose as the founding editor of its new local newsroom in Augusta, Georgia. DuBose brings over 20 years of experience to the role as the organization expands its presence to a third city.
Why it matters
The newsroom intends to provide rigorous coverage of Black life in Augusta. This move follows a survey of more than 500 Black Augustans aimed at identifying local information needs.
Founding editor Renetta DuBose brings over 20 years of journalism and communications experience, including a 10-year tenure at WJBF NewsChannel 6.
The players
Renetta DuBose
She is the newly appointed founding editor of Capital B Augusta with two decades of industry experience.
Capital B
This news organization focuses on providing journalism tailored to Black communities in the United States.
The details
The upcoming newsroom will publish reporting via the web and a dedicated newsletter. It joins existing Capital B operations currently located in Atlanta, Georgia, and Gary, Indiana.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: Renetta DuBose was named founding editor of the new newsroom.
Coming weeks: Capital B Augusta will host an official launch event.
Market Landscape
The launch of the Augusta newsroom extends the organization's existing strategy of establishing local reporting hubs in specific U.S. cities. This expansion marks the third entry into a local market following the establishment of newsrooms in Atlanta and Gary.
Residents can expect new local news coverage to be available through the web and a newsletter in the coming weeks. The content will be specifically tailored to information needs identified by local Black Augustans.
The takeaway
The addition of a new newsroom provides an expanded platform for reporting on community issues identified through direct resident feedback. This development highlights the importance of matching local journalistic resources to the specific information gaps within a city.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Capital B.
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