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ATLANTA’S LEGENDARY NEWSPAPER GOES DIGITAL: PRINT EDITION SHUTS DOWN!
THE END OF AN ERA! The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a historic titan of journalism dating back to the Civil War, is officially saying “goodbye” to its print edition as 2023 wraps up! This jaw-dropping transition marks Atlanta as the LARGEST city in the U.S. to ditch its daily print paper!
SHOCKING REVELATION! Publisher Andrew Morse dropped the bombshell on Thursday, claiming a digital wave has crested, and it’s sweeping away the old print format! In a letter to subscribers, Morse explained that digital engagement is skyrocketing, with 75,000 out of 115,000 subscribers getting their news online. His audacious goal? A staggering 500,000 online subscribers!
A LEGACY AT RISK! The paper, owned by the Cox family since the late 1930s, has a rich legacy, championing fearless journalism through the ages. With famous editors like Henry Grady and Ralph McGill, it has served as Atlanta’s voice through thick and thin. But now, that voice is going silent on paper!
NEW TECH, NEW FRONTIERS! Morse promises exciting innovations: a brand-new mobile app and an electronic replica edition for those who still crave the feel of the printed page! Is this enough to keep die-hard fans from mourning the loss of print?
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR JOURNALISM? As major newspapers wave goodbye to print, Atlanta’s smaller publications like Decaturish are seizing opportunities. They’re finding ways to thrive in this new landscape by launching print editions while others fall by the wayside!
DIGITAL DOMINANCE ON THE HORIZON! The digital news revolution is undeniable! With an astounding drop in daily newspapers from 1,472 in 2005 to just 1,033 in 2024, it’s clear: Print is fading fast! And if the Atlanta Journal-Constitution can go all-digital, who’s next?
A BOLD STEP INTO THE FUTURE! With the print edition still turning a profit, the shift raises eyebrows. But Morse stands firm, declaring the new year will launch the organization into the digital age, vowing to remain the go-to source for news in Atlanta and beyond.
Hold onto your seats, folks! The journalism world as we know it is TEETERING on the edge of a digital revolution, and there’s NO TURNING BACK!
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