Firefighters, police and members of the community gather outside of a home where six people were killed in an early morning fire in the Sunset Park neighborhood in Brooklyn on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in New York City.

Maya Thompson

Bureau Chief · Brunswick, GA

Maya holds a Master’s in Journalism from the University of Georgia and has over 15 years of experience in local news. She previously worked for the Savannah Morning News, where she led coverage on community initiatives and grassroots movements. An avid supporter of Brunswick's cultural diversity, Maya is committed to amplifying local voices and stories.