MISSION STATEMENT
CJ Lester Investigates exists to hold local government accountable in the City of Conyers and the City of Oxford, Georgia. I cover the decisions, dollars, and actions of elected officials and public employees — not because someone assigned me the story, but because the people who live here deserve to know what is being done in their name. My reporting is grounded in public records, original documents, and on-the-ground accountability journalism that other outlets aren't doing. I am an independent journalist and a resident of this community. This is my home, and that matters to how I do this work.
I am CJ Lester — an independent journalist covering Newton and Rockdale Counties exclusively. I work nights. My weekends are spent on this. I do it because the people of these two counties deserve to know what is being done in their name.
CJ Lester Investigates exists because local government accountability matters and because someone has to do the work.
How We Report
We file Open Records requests, review public documents, talk to sources, and report what the records actually show — not what officials say happened, but what the documents prove.
Every claim in every article is supported by records, documents, or verified sources. We publish our source documents so readers can see exactly what we saw and draw their own conclusions.
Who We Are
Independent. No political party. No corporate owner. No advertiser tells us what to cover or what to ignore. When a story needs to be told, we tell it — regardless of who it makes uncomfortable.
Source Protection
We protect every source who comes to us in confidence. Always. No exceptions. Your identity will never be revealed without your explicit permission.
Have a tip? Contact us confidentially at cjlester.com. Your identity will never be revealed without your explicit permission.