The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) celebrated the grand opening of its new offices in Midtown with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring local dignitaries, newsroom leadership, and key stakeholders.
The event marked a significant milestone in the legacy newspaper’s evolution into a modern media company, committed to truth-based journalism and deeper community engagement.
The new office, located at Promenade Central near Woodruff Arts Center and Colony Square, offers a prime setting that reflects the publication’s deep ties to the city. During the event, AJC leadership emphasized their commitment to delivering fact-based journalism while embracing new strategies to grow their subscriber base and build public trust.
AJC's President and Publisher Andrew Morse kicked off the ceremony by sharing the company’s vision and plans to merge traditional journalism with modern digital storytelling. He emphasized the need to adapt to the ever-changing media landscape while staying true to the publication’s long-standing values.
Cox Enterprises CEO Alexander C. Taylor echoed these thoughts, stressing the importance of fact-based journalism in today’s world. He also highlighted the company’s dedication to creating an environment where diverse opinions can thrive, emphasizing the value of respectful discourse in media.
The event concluded with a heartfelt speech by AJC’s Editor-in-Chief, Leroy Chapman Jr., who expressed his excitement about the opportunities that lie ahead. He reiterated the organization's dedication to serving the Atlanta community with integrity and journalistic excellence.
Following the speeches, the official ribbon-cutting took place, the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the AJC.
Attendees were given an exclusive tour of the modern workspace, which features state-of-the-art facilities designed to accommodate media partners, clients, and collaborators.
With a strong vision for the future, the Atlanta Journal Constitution is poised to continue making a lasting impact on the city and beyond.