Jon Nelson's Bio
Jon Nelson has been a television journalist for
twenty years based in Atlanta. He graduated from
Florida State University with a Bachelor's of Science
degree in Political Science.
His television career has given him the opportunity to
cover as varied events as Super Bowls, World
Series, All-Star Games, Summer Olympiads, the
Masters, the US Open, Grey Cups, and even
political conventions.
He has also covered high school athletics for
Georgia Public Broadcasting for thirteen years as a
host and correspondent for the high school
magazine show, "Prep Sports+"
Nelson has also written a book, "Backroads and
Backfields," a behind-the-scenes look at lives that
are just a small part of Georgia high school football.