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Bainbridge Media and The Post-Searchlight Newspaper are delighted to announce the appointment of Bainbridge native Anna Kinchen as the new General Manager and Multimedia Sales Manager. With a career spanning 17 years in marketing, communications, and project management, Mrs. Kinchen brings a formidable array of expertise and a diverse skill set to her new role. Her extensive background in strategic content creation, editorial work, and multimedia production makes her an ideal fit for this position.

Anna is a graduate of Bainbridge High School and holds a degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design. In 2009, she married her husband, Ashley Kinchen, also of Bainbridge, and they have two young children. Anna is a 2021 graduate of Decatur County’s Adult Leadership Program, where she has returned to serve as Day Chair for the program’s Ag Session in 2022 and 2024. She is also a 2023 graduate of South Georgia Leads, a regional leadership immersion program designed to facilitate awareness of issues essential to the region’s future success. Currently, she serves on the Board of the Firehouse Arts Gallery and Center and was recently voted to the Board of the Bainbridge Country Club. She is a proud supporter of the agricultural industry, serving as an advocate and current member of the Decatur County Young Farmers and a committee member for the Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Appreciation Program.

Throughout her multifaceted career, Anna has held key positions as a business owner, photographer, marketing manager, magazine editor, podcast producer, writer, social media and website manager, and graphic designer. These roles have sharpened her ability to craft compelling narratives and execute innovative projects that drive engagement and growth, as well as enhance brand visibility.

Anna is particularly enthusiastic about the experienced and dedicated team already in place at The Post-Searchlight. She recognizes that the talented staff is critical to the weekly publication and printing of the newspaper, which also handles printing for several other publications. Anna is grateful for their hard work and commitment, especially during this exciting period of growth following The Post-Searchlight’s recent acquisition by Carpenter Media Group.

“I was especially attracted to Bainbridge Media due to its innovative multimedia strategies, unwavering commitment to local journalism, and strong community involvement. My deep roots in Decatur County fuel my passion for seeing it flourish. Leading a talented team dedicated to telling our community’s story brings me immense satisfaction and purpose. I am excited to contribute to the ongoing success of Bainbridge Media and The Post-Searchlight Newspaper.”