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AJC Goes Digital-Only by 2025, Aims for 500,000 Subscribers

8/29/2025

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) will end its print edition on December 31, 2025, shifting to a digital-only format.
Publisher Andrew Morse cited the need to adapt to changing media consumption habits.
AJC targets 500,000 digital subscribers, currently having around 115,000.
The decision aligns with industry trends and aims to maintain relevance for the next 157 years.
Cox Enterprises backs this transition, emphasizing support for local journalism and sustainability.

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Story summary

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) will end its print edition on December 31, 2025, shifting to a digital-only format.
Publisher Andrew Morse cited the need to adapt to changing media consumption habits.
AJC targets 500,000 digital subscribers, currently having around 115,000.
The decision aligns with industry trends and aims to maintain relevance for the next 157 years.
Cox Enterprises backs this transition, emphasizing support for local journalism and sustainability.