Jennie Montgomery Biography
Jennie Montgomery is an American journalist working for WJBF as a co-anchor of NewsChannel 6’s weekday newscasts at 4, 5, 6, and 11:00 p.m. since 1997. Also, she works as the host of the talk show, Jennie, which airs every Tuesday at 12: 30 after NewsChannel 6 at Noon. She joined the station in 1995 and has served the station for more than 2 decades.
Jennie Montgomery Education
Montgomery joined Guilford College in Greensboro when she finished her high school education. In 1985, she graduated with a Bachelor Of Science degree in Psychology.
Jennie Montgomery Career
Montgomery works for WJBF as a co-anchor of NewsChannel 6’s weekday newscasts at 4, 5, 6, and 11:00 p.m. Also, she works as the host of the talk show, Jennie, which airs every Tuesday at 12: 30 after NewsChannel 6 at Noon. The show focuses on women’s issues, family, and community occasions. It airs on Tuesdays at 12:30, immediately following NewsChannel 6 at Noon.
During her career, she has received numerous awards for her work. For her series about medical mission trips to Central America in “Mission to Nicaragua,” she won an Edward R. Murrow Award. In 2016, she earned another Edward R. Murrow Award for the documentary, “Finding Birth Families,” which incorporated reunion stories of siblings and a mother and daughter.
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has recognized her many times for her work. For example, they granted her four GABBY awards for Best On-Air Personality, a GABBY for Best Documentary, and a Merit Best Series Award. In 2000, the National Academy of Television Journalists named her the Best Female Anchor. Many times, the readers of Augusta Magazine elected her as the Best News Anchor and Best Female News Anchor. She even won Best TV Hair! The Augusta West Rotary Club gave her its Louis Harris Media Award in 2006 for her professional and civic involvement in the community of Augusta.
Montgomery received an Alumni Excellence Award from Guilford College, her alma mater. She also attained the Doing The Most Good Award from the Augusta Salvation Army. For 8 years, she worked as an advisor to the Board of Directors for the Augusta Area Salvation Army. From 2014 to 2015, she served as a board chair. Montgomery has also received honors from civic groups and organizations, honorary keys to a couple of cities in the CSRA, Augusta Mini Theatre’s Sunshine Award, and the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s 2023 Media Award.
Montgomery served Augusta Family Magazine as a column writer where she wrote the parenting column, “Mom2Mom“ for 15 years. She won Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards for Best Humor Columnist from Parenting Publications of America.
Volunteering and Organizations
Montgomery works as a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Augusta. Active in the Augusta community, she serves as a volunteer with non-profits and foundations. Aside from the Salvation Army, she has also served on the boards of the March of Dimes of East Central Georgia, the University Healthcare Foundation, and the American Cancer Society’s Trees for Life committee. Moreover, she has supported Women in Philanthropy for the CSRA and the Augusta Symphony Orchestra.
Jennie Montgomery Age
Montgomery likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is therefore not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 50s.
Jennie Montgomery Height
Montgomery stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches
Jennie Montgomery Family
Montgomery grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her mother was born on January 6, 1933, and is 91 years old as of 2024. On January 6, 2024, she posted her mother, Jennie Smith Montgomery, on her Instagram account and wished her a happy 91st birthday. Her late father was drafted into the US Army during WWII after completing high school at 18. On November 11, 2022, she commemorated him and talked about his time in the army via her Instagram account. It is not known if Montgomery has any siblings.
Jennie Montgomery Husband
Montgomery married Scott Elledge on December 14, 1990. On December 14, 2023, she wished him a happy 33rd anniversary via her Instagram account. They have three adult children, Sky, Maddy Baker, and Zack. On September 26, 2023, she posted them on her Instagram account and wished them a happy National Daughters Day.
Zack was born on March 8, 1993, and is 31 years old as of 2024. On March 3, 2018, she posted him on her Instagram account and wished him a happy 25th birthday. Maddy was born on June 24, 1994, and is 29 years old as of 2023. On June 24, 2013, she wished her a happy 19th birthday via her Instagram account. Sky celebrates her birthday every November 14th as evidenced by Montgomery’s Instagram post on November 14, 2022, where she wished her a happy birthday.
In 2020, their daughter got married and they welcomed her husband as a son-in-law. Also, they have a toy poodle named Ace and a cat named Stymie. Montgomery is a big Vannelli and loves going to s many concerts as she can. Moreover, she enjoys puzzles, art projects, and traveling.
Jennie Montgomery Net Worth
Montgomery has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Jennie Montgomery Salary
Montgomery earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Jennie Montgomery WJBF
Montgomery is working at WJBF where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Dee Griffin
- Mary Morrison
- Barclay Bishop
- Renetta DuBose
- Shawn Cabbagestalk
- Tim Miller
- Jenna Petracci