Introduction to Georgia News Media
Georgia is a US state located in the Southeastern part of the country with its borders touching Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Atlantic Ocean, Florida and Alabama. In 2019, the population in Georgia was estimated at 10,617,423, as per the U.S. Census Bureau.
Atlanta is the capital as well as the largest city of Georgia with an estimated population of over six million people in 2019. More than half of Georgia’s entire population is based in Atlanta.
Newspapers & News Websites in Georgia
Atlanta is the hub of media in Georgia. According to Nielsen Media Research, it is the ninth-largest media market in the country. Savannah, Augusta and Columbus are other cities with state media offices.
Television is the prime source of news for the people in Georgia as at least 48 TV stations operate in the state. TBS, TCM, TNT, Cartoon Network, Headline News and CNN are among the most prominent media outlets in Georgia. All of these channels were established by notable Georgia resident Ted Turner. The popular Weather Channel is also based in Atlanta.
History of Georgia Newspapers
Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the most prominent daily newspaper in Georgia with an average daily readership of 195,592, according to American City Business Journals. The Sunday readership of the newspaper is 397,925. The Augusta Chronicle, The Telegraph which was formerly known as The Macon Telegraph, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and Savannah Morning News are among the other widely read newspapers in Georgia.
Other Media
Talking about radio broadcast, Atlanta-based WSB-AM is the first licensed radio station in the state. It came into existence in 1922. Georgia Public Radio, which is owned by the state, was formed in 1984. Except for Atlanta, the public broadcaster is available across the state on several FM stations and one AM station.
WSB-TV is Georgia’s oldest television station with its base in Atlanta. It came into existence in 1948, inspired by the operations model of WTVR in Richmond, Virginia.
If you are looking for information on US newspapers or Atlanta Newspapers, we have separate articles written on them.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is a daily newspaper in the metropolitan area of Atlanta owned by Cox enterprises. With a circulation of 174,251 copies (As of 2020), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is a prominent newspaper in the region and it mainly caters to the residents in the metropolitan area of Atlanta.
History of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Though the paper as seen today was established in 1883, it’s history can be traced back to 1868 when Carey Wentworth Styles, acquired the newspaper named the Atlanta daily opinion and renamed it The Constitution.
Over the years, The Constitution underwent a series of mergers and acquisitions until it was renamed The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was acquired by Cox Enterprises.
What do they publish?
- A daily printed edition of the newspaper covering news and updates from across Georgia and circulated in Atlanta.
- An online news website with dedicated sections for news, politics, local news, investigations, opinion, things to do, food, life, & more.
- An e-edition of the newspaper that can be accessed from the website. While most contents on the website are available to the users for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Other than these, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution also has an active presence on Facebook & Twitter.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Online
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ePaper
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Android App
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution iOS App
Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta Daily Journal is a daily newspaper in Marietta, Georgia owned by Times-Journal Inc. Established in 1886 the newspaper currently covers local, national and international news and is primarily circulated in Cobb County.
Apart from the daily printed edition, Marietta Daily Journal also publishes an online news website, with dedicated sections for sports, news, opinion, obituaries, podcasts, and more. The paper also publishes an e-edition of the newspaper that can only be accessed by paid subscribers from the website.
While Marietta Daily Journal is a paid newspaper, they also publish four weekly supplements viz; East Cobb Neighbor, North Cobb Neighbor, South Cobb Neighbor & Smyrna Neighbor.
Marietta Daily Journal Android App
Marietta Daily Journal iOS App
Gwinnett Daily Post
Gwinnett Daily Post is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by Southern Community Newspapers Inc. The paper was established in 1973 by Bruce Still (a former employee of Gwinnet Daily News) as The Home Weekly. Over the years, the paper underwent a series of mergers and acquisitions and it was finally renamed Gwinnett Daily Post
Other than the printed edition, Gwinnett Daily Post also publishes an online news website and an e-edition. While readers can access most of the contents on the website for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Gwinnett Daily Post Android App
Savannah Morning News
Savannah Morning News is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by Gannet. Established in the year 1850, the paper currently caters to the residents of the metropolitan area of Savanah and parts of South Carolina. The paper first hit the newsstands as the Daily Morning News in 1850 and has since undergone a series of mergers and acquisitions until it was renamed Savannah Morning News and acquired by Gannet.
Savannah Morning News also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for sports, entertainment, lifestyle, opinion, obituaries, and more. They also publish an e-edition that can only be accessed by paid subscribers. The paper also has a dedicated webpage covering business news and updates.
Savannah Morning News Android App
Georgia Today
Georgia Today is a bi-weekly newspaper in Georgia owned and published by the Georgia Today Group. The newspaper was established in 2000 and is today circulated both nationally and internationally. Other than Georgia Today which covers news & updates from across the state, they also publish the Georgia Today Business which covers business news & updates from the state.
The paper also has an active presence on the web through its online news website. The website covers local, national & international news, and has dedicated sections for the same.
Ledger-Enquirer
Ledger-Enquirer is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by The McClatchy Company. The paper was established in 1828 as the Columbus Enquirer and has since been catering to the readers in Georgia and east Alabama. Columbus Enquirer first hit the newsstands as a weekly publication and was over the years converted to a daily publication and renamed to Ledger-Enquirer.
Apart from the printed edition, Ledger-Enquirer also has an active presence on the web through its online news website. They also publish an e-edition that can only be accessed by paid subscribers from their website.
The Brunswick News
The Brunswick News is a family-owned daily newspaper in southeast Georgia. It was established in 1902 by the brothers C.H. Leavy and L.J. Leavy and the paper has remained under the ownership of their family ever since. The paper mainly focuses on reporting local news & updates but they also cover important international news.
The paper also has an active presence on the web, social media & mobile/tablets through their website, Facebook & Twitter pages, and android & iOS applications.
Georgian Journal
Georgian Journal was a weekly news publication in Georgia owned by Kviris Palitra Publishers. Though the paper was initially successful in the market, it eventually began facing revenue deficits. The paper merged with Georgia Today in 2015 and Georgian Journal has since remained an online news agency through their news website.
Georgian Journal mainly focuses on reporting news & updates from Georgia and has dedicated sections on the website for society, business, politics, world news, entertainment, sports, and more.
Athens Banner-Herald
Athens Banner-Herald is a daily newspaper in Athens, Georgia owned by Gannett. Established in the year 1832, the paper currently serves the residents of Athens–Clarke County. The paper first hit the newsstands in 1832 as the Southern Banner and it has over the years undergone a series of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes before becoming the Athens Banner-Herald.
Other than the printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, Opinion, obituaries and more.
Athens Banner-Herald Android App
Rome News-Tribune
Rome News-Tribune is a daily newspaper in Georgia based out of Rome and serving the Floyd county. The paper was established in 1843 as a weekly newspaper and it later underwent several mergers with other newspapers and eventually became a daily newspaper.
Apart from the daily printed edition, Rome News-Tribune also publishes an online news website and an e-edition. While readers can access the contents on the website for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
Rome News-Tribune also publishes 3 other newspapers viz;
- The Polk County Standard Journal
- Calhoun Times
- Catoosa County News
The Red & Black
The Red & Black is a weekly student newspaper published by the students at the University of Georgia. Established in the year 1893, it is a major newspaper with a circulation of 10,000 copies as of 2014.
The newspaper has had a rough journey over the years with the publication being discontinued in 1895 because of disagreements with the university. But it was later revived by the students and today is a leading publication in Georgia. Apart from the printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website.
The Augusta Chronicle
The Augusta Chronicle is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by Gannet and catering to the residents of Augusta in Georgia. Established in the year 1785, the paper is one of the oldest newspapers in Georgia and it had a daily circulation of 18,177 and a Sunday circulation of 21,166 as of 2018.
Other than the daily printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website and an e-edition. While readers can access the contents on the website for free, access to e-edition is restricted to paid subscribers.
The Augusta Chronicle also publishes a community newspaper named Columbia County News-Times which is published on Wednesdays & Sundays.
The Augusta Chronicle Android App
The Macon Telegraph
The Telegraph commonly known as The Macon Telegraph is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents in Middle Georgia. The paper was established in the year 1826 by Dr. Myron Barlett and it is today owned by The McClatchy Company.
Other than the daily printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for local news, sports, obituaries, politics, living, entertainment, opinions & more.
Newnan Times-Herald
Newnan Times-Herald is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Newnan and Coweta County. The paper was established in 1865 as The Newnan Herald and is currently owned by The Newnan Times-Herald Inc.
Other than the daily newspaper the paper also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for local, sports, obituaries, opinion, arts & entertainment, opinion, community, and more.
The Forsyth County News
The Forsyth County News is a local newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Forsyth County. The paper is published thrice a week on Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays and has a circulation of 14,500 copies (as of 2016).
Joe Patterson established the paper in 1908 and it has over the years underwent a series of mergers & acquisitions. As of 2020, the paper is owned by Metro Market Media and they also publish an online news website.
The Forsyth County News Online
The Forsyth County News ePaper
The Forsyth County News Android App
The Forsyth County News iOS App
The Rockdale Citizen
The Rockdale Citizen is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Conyers & Rockdale county in Georgia. The paper was established by W. Thomas Hay as a weekly newspaper in 1953 and it is currently owned by Southern Community Newspapers Inc and is circulated five days a week.
Other than the daily printed edition of the paper, The Rockdale Citizen also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for news, sports, obituaries, opinion, features, community, submissions, and more.
The Valdosta Daily Times
The Valdosta Daily Times is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by Community Newspapers. Established in 1867, the printed edition of the paper is published 4 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays.
Other than the printed edition, The Valdosta Daily Times also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for local news, obituaries, sports, community news, celebrations, newsletters and more. They also publish an e-edition of the paper, that can only be accessed by paid subscribers.
The Albany Herald
The Albany Herald is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of metro Albany and southwest Georgia. The paper was established in 1891 and is today owned by Southern Community Newspapers and has a daily circulation of 21,701 copies & 24,820 copies on Sundays.
Other than the daily printed edition, The Albany Herald also publishes an online news website with dedicated sections for sports, opinion, features, classifieds, community, obituaries, and more.
The Gainesville Times
The Gainesville Times is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Gainesville. Established in 1947, the paper is owned by Metro Market Media since 2018. Other than the daily printed edition, The Gainesville Times also publishes an online news website which the readers can access for free.
The Gainesville Times Android App
Atlanta Jewish Times
Atlanta Jewish Times is a weekly community newspaper in Georgia owned by Michael A. Morris. The paper was established in 1925 and it has since been catering to the Jewish community of Atlanta, Georgia. Other than the weekly printed edition, Atlanta Jewish Times also publishes an online news website.
Atlanta Business Chronicle
As the name suggests, Atlanta Business Chronicle is a newspaper covering business news & events in Atlanta, Georgia. The publication is a part of the American City Business Journals and is published in both print & online.
The paper is the primary source of latest breaking news, trends in the market, employment opportunities and hundreds of sales leads for the business community in Atlanta.
Atlanta Business Chronicle Online
Atlanta Business Chronicle Android App
Atlanta Business Chronicle iOS App
Atlanta Voice
Atlanta Voice is a weekly newspaper in Georgia catering to the African-American community in Georgia. The paper was established in 1996 by Ed Clayton and J. Lowell Ware and has since remained a family publication. As of 2021 the paper has a circulation of 40,000 copies and is distributed in 600 metro locations.
Clayton News Daily
Clayton News Daily is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Clayton county in Georgia. The paper was established in 1964 and has since remained the Official news source for Clayton County. Apart from the printed edition of the paper, Clayton News Daily also publishes an online news website.
Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News
Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News is a weekly news publication in Georgia catering to the residents of Cherokee County. Other than the weekly printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website and an e-edition.
Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News Online
Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News ePaper
The Daily Tribune News
The Daily Tribune News is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Bartow county. The paper was established in 1946 and has since been covering local news & updates. Other than the printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website & an e-edition.
The Emory Wheel
The Emory Wheel is a student newspaper published by the students of the Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The paper was established in 1919 and has since been published once a week during the regular school year. Other than the weekly printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website that is frequently updated with the latest news & updates.
The Citizen
The Citizen is a weekly newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Fayetteville, Georgia. It is a local newspaper primarily focused on reporting the news and updates from Fayetteville. Other than the printed edition of the paper, The Citizen also publishes an online news website.
Atlanta Intown
Atlanta Intown is a monthly publication in Atlanta, Georgia covering arts, culture, local businesses, dining and real estate. The publication is owned by Springs Publishing who also publishes an online news website. Unlike the monthly printed edition, the online website is frequently updated with the latest news & updates.
Henry Herald
Henry Herald is a bi-weekly newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Henry County. The paper was established in 1874 and is currently owned by the Southern Community Newspapers. Apart from the printed edition, Henry Herald also publishes an online news website and an e-edition.
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta Daily World is a weekly newspaper in Georgia owned by Real Times Inc. Established in the year 1928 as the Atlanta World it is one of the oldest black newspapers in the state. Other than the weekly printed edition, Atlanta Daily World also publishes an online news website.
The Union-Recorder
The Union-Recorder is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Baldwin county. The paper was established in 1820 and is currently owned by Community Newspaper holdings. Other than the printed edition of the newspaper, The Union-Recorder also publishes an online news website and an e-edition.
The Union-Recorder Android App
The Reporter Newspapers
The Reporter Newspapers are monthly publications that are mailed directly to homes in Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Dunwoody and Brookhaven. Other than the printed publications, they also publish an online news website with dedicated sections for each of the regions they serve.
The Reporter Newspapers Online
The Reporter Newspapers ePaper
Coastal Courier
Coastal Courier is a weekly newspaper in Georgia that is published thrice a week. Established in 1980, the paper has since been catering to the residents of Liberty County. Other than the daily printed edition, the paper also publishes an online news website and an e-edition.
The Moultrie Observer
The Moultrie Observer is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. The paper was established in 1894 and has since been catering to the residents in Colquitt county in Georgia. Apart from the daily printed edition, The Moultrie Observer also publishes an online news website an e-edition.
The Moultrie Observer Android App
Daily Citizen-News
Daily Citizen-News is a daily local newspaper in Georgia that caters to the residents of Dalton in Georgia. The newspaper was established in 1847 as The North Georgia Citizen and over the years underwent a series of mergers and acquisitions before becoming the Daily Citizen News.
Daily Citizen-News Android App
LaGrange Daily News
LaGrange Daily News is a daily newspaper in Georgia catering to the residents of Troup County. Established in 1843, the paper is currently owned by Boone Newspapers Inc and is printed 5 days a week. Other than the printed edition, LaGrange Daily News also publishes an online news website and an e-edition.
The Statesboro Herald
The Statesboro Herald is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by Morris Multimedia. The paper was established in 1937 and has since been serving Bulloch, Screven, Evans, and Candler counties. Other than the printed edition they also publish an award-winning online news website and an e-edition.
The Statesboro Herald Android App
The Covington News
The Covington News is a bi-weekly newspaper in Georgia serving the residents of Covington. The paper was established in 1865 as The Georgia Enterprise by William L. Beebe which later merged with The Covington Star to form the The Covington News. Today the paper also publishes an online news website and an e-edition.
Americus Times-Recorder
Americus Times-Recorder is a daily newspaper in Georgia owned by Community Newspaper Holdings. Other than the daily edition, the paper also publishes an online news website with local news, sports, opinion, and more.
Americus Times Recorder Online
Americus Times Recorder ePaper
Flagpole Magazine
Flagpole Magazine is an American Alternative Newsweekly owned by Flagpole, Inc. The magazine was established in 1987and has since been focussing on reporting the cultural, liberal scene of Athens, Georgia, and its surrounding communities. Other than the printed edition of the magazine, they also publish an online news website.
Conclusion
As of 2021, there are about 263 newspapers & news websites in Georgia. The ones we have discussed in this article are only the list of top newspapers & news websites in Georgia and not the full list. Out of them as of 2021, Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the top newspaper in Georgia in terms of circulation and Athens Banner-Herald is the smallest.
Though Georgia is a state with rich media history and an important market for newspapers, the circulation of newspapers has been on a steady decline. This decline in circulation is not just limited to the papers in Georgia but it’s the same for all American newspapers
With a dramatic decline in revenue from circulation and a fall in revenue from advertisements because of the popularity of social media advertisements, the newspapers in Georgia are struggling to stay afloat. It is estimated that there was a 42% decline in revenue from advertisements in the US between 2008 & 2013.
Today many Georgian newspapers have either merged with others in a desperate effort to stay afloat and the lesser fortunate ones were forced to shut down. In an effort to keep the paper running, larger newspapers in the state have reduced their print run to save publishing costs and some newspapers have switched to digital publications.
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