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CJ Lester Investigates is a one-person outlet covering Rockdale and Newton Counties. There is no corporate backing, no advertising revenue, and no outside funding. Every investigation, every open records request, every candidate interview, and every story published here is produced independently.
Your donations directly cover the real costs of this work — website hosting, open records request fees, equipment, and the operational expenses that keep this outlet running and publishing.
How to Donate
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Every dollar goes directly back into the work. No corporate overhead. No middleman. Just accountability journalism for Rockdale and Newton Counties.
Thank you for making this possible.
CJ Lester Investigates is an independent hyper local news outlet holding local government accountable in Rockdale and Newton Counties. We are funded entirely by readers and local businesses who believe in honest, facts-first journalism. If your business wants to reach an engaged local audience while supporting original investigative reporting, we want to partner with you.
Sponsorship Packages
Founding Community Supporter — $75 per month or $750 per year
Be one of the first businesses to stand behind independent local journalism in Rockdale and Newton Counties. Founding Supporters receive a name and logo listing on our sponsors page and a monthly shoutout on our social media platforms. Most importantly, your rate is locked in at this price permanently — even as CJ Lester Investigates grows and rates increase for new sponsors. Get in now and your support will always be recognized as part of what built this outlet from the ground up.
Bronze — $50 to $100 per month Your business gets monthly shutouts across our social media platforms and a listing on our sponsors page. A great entry point for businesses who want to support local journalism and get their name in front of our growing audience.
Silver — $150 to $200 per month Everything in Bronze, plus a pre-roll advertisement on our video content and a featured listing on our sponsors page. We will also promote a special offer from your business to drive customers directly through your door.
Gold — $200 to $250 per month Everything in Silver, plus a host-read mid-roll advertisement and premium placement on the front page of cjlester.com. We will promote a traceable special offer so you can see exactly what your sponsorship is delivering.
Platinum — $300 per month Our top-tier partnership. Everything in Gold, plus full episode sponsorship, premium front page placement, a dedicated special offer promotion, and the opportunity for the business owner to sit down for a featured interview on Chatting It Up with CJ.
How to Get Started
Reach out through our contact page at cjlester.com or email us directly. We will find the right package for your business and get you in front of the Rockdale and Newton County community.
Every sponsorship directly funds the investigative journalism this community deserves.