The AJC returns to the city after more than a decade, marking a
renewed commitment to covering Atlanta,
Georgia and the South
ATLANTA, Nov. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution (AJC) opened its new headquarters today at
1200 Peachtree Street, marking a return to the city of Atlanta after more than a decade at the
Central Perimeter.
"The AJC's new home, in the heart of
midtown, is a manifestation of our commitment to the city of
Atlanta and the community we
serve," said Andrew Morse, president
and publisher of the AJC. "It's appropriate for us to be back in
the heart of the city as we continue to transform the AJC."
The media company moved into a newly renovated space at
Promenade Central near the Woodruff Arts Center, the High Museum of
Art and Colony Square, giving the news operation a view of
Peachtree Street and making it part of one of Atlanta's top business and cultural districts.
A marquee sign of the company's nameplate was installed in early
September.
The move is the latest in an ongoing transformation of the AJC
as it seeks to reconnect with customers in Atlanta, Georgia and the South. The company is
investing in new positions and products and is seeing growth in
unique digital users and digital subscribers.
"The AJC's new home, in the heart of midtown, is a manifestation
of our commitment to the city of Atlanta and the community we serve," said
Andrew Morse, president and
publisher of the AJC. "It's appropriate for us to be back in the
heart of the city as we continue to transform the AJC."
The AJC's new office and broadcast studio occupy about 21,000
square feet at Promenade Central. Built in 1989 for AT&T, the
office building recently served as the Atlanta regional offices of Norfolk Southern
before the railroad company relocated. Atlanta-based Cousins Properties owns and
manages the building and has invested in significant renovations to
the property in recent years.
Another Promenade Central tenant, architecture firm TVS,
designed the AJC's interior spaces, including the custom studio
space that will enable the production of original podcasts and
modern video storytelling and create opportunities for community
engagement. "Politically Georgia," the AJC's popular daily radio
show and podcast will be produced in the studio along with the
award-winning crime serial podcast, "Breakdown." "DawgNation," the
daily podcast for Georgia Bulldogs fans
hosted by Brandon Adams, will also
move to the studio and the company expects to host special events
and town halls in the new space.
Over the last year, the company has made significant investments
in product development, technology and analytics along with
journalism and is developing new products to meet the needs of new
audiences. A year ago, the AJC relaunched "Politically Georgia" as
a five-day podcast and live radio show to anchor its expanded
political coverage. This summer, the AJC launched UATL, a new
product focused on Black culture in Atlanta. And earlier this year, bureau chiefs
were announced in Savannah,
Macon and Athens.
The AJC and its predecessors — the Atlanta Constitution and
Atlanta Journal — operated a bustling newsroom and a printing press
in downtown Atlanta for 140 years.
The AJC moved from its location at 72 Marietta Street about 14
years ago, relocating near the campus of parent company Cox
Enterprises at the Central Perimeter, first with offices in
Dunwoody and then in Sandy Springs. The Marietta Street building
was donated to the city of Atlanta
in 2010.
Images of the new offices available here.
About The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the most essential and
engaging source of information for metro Atlanta. With
approximately 6 million monthly unique visitors to our digital
products and platforms and a growing digital subscriber base, the
AJC serves one of the most dynamic, diverse and influential cities
in America. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is a subsidiary
of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises Inc. For more information,
visit http://www.ajc.com.
Media Contacts
Stacy Fox, Stacy.Fox@ajc.com
Rachel Tobin,
rachel@tobinink.com
Media Contact
Rachel Tobin, The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, 1 4042765930, rachel@tobinink.com,
www.ajc.com
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