My name is CJ Lester and I am an independent investigative journalist based in Oxford, Georgia, in the heart of Newton County. I founded CJ Lester Investigates out of a simple belief — that local communities deserve honest, transparent reporting on the people and institutions that govern them.

I cover Newton, Rockdale, and Walton Counties and the State of Georgia, focusing on local government accountability, public spending, and community issues that affect everyday Georgians. Through public records requests, interviews, and boots on the ground reporting, I dig into the stories that corporate media overlooks and local officials would rather keep quiet.

CJ Lester Investigates operates independently with no corporate backing, no political agenda, and no outside influence. Every story is driven by facts, public records, and a genuine commitment to serving the communities of Newton, Rockdale, and Walton Counties.