Atlanta Newspaper Reveals 50 Job Cuts in Newsroom and Business Operations
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong announces on “The Daily Show” that he’s taking the Los Angeles Times public.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) made headlines on Tuesday with its announcement of impending layoffs, affecting both newsroom employees and other staff across the organization. According to the outlet, approximately 50 positions will be eliminated, with nearly half of those being in the newsroom. This represents a significant 15% reduction in the paper’s total workforce.
President and Publisher Andrew Morse stated, “We’ve made these difficult decisions because we believe they will best position us to continue to accelerate the AJC’s growth.” He emphasized the substantial investments made in editorial, product, and business teams over the past three years, which have yielded positive results.
In a previous announcement made in August, the AJC revealed plans to cut jobs and discontinue its print edition starting in 2026, with the final print issue scheduled for December 31, 2025. This shift marks a significant transition for the publication as it moves towards a digital-only format.
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Copies of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are seen on a newspaper rack on Aug. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Morse further explained, “As we grow, we must be agile and ensure we are devoting resources where they will have the most impact for our audience.” He acknowledged the personal toll of these changes but insisted they are necessary for the AJC to continue delivering valuable journalism.
The decision to eliminate the print edition has led to the loss of about 30 full- and part-time jobs associated with designing and distributing the newspaper, as the AJC transitions to a digital-only model.
On Tuesday, staff members were informed that AJC offices would be closed the following day, with employees expected to work remotely.
Print copies of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are seen on a newspaper rack inside a Kroger supermarket on Aug. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Employees impacted by the layoffs will be briefed in meetings on Wednesday and will receive severance packages, as confirmed by the AJC. Morse reassured that the paper’s owner, Cox Enterprises, is committed to the AJC’s future and believes that the transition to a digital-only format will yield long-term benefits.
“We are not taking our foot off the gas,” he stated. “Cox remains deeply committed to the AJC, our team remains deeply committed to growth, and we will continue to invest in areas that are critical to the growth of our organization.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published its last print edition on Dec. 31. (iStock / Getty Images)
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Fox News’ Brian Flood contributed to this report.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong announces on “The Daily Show” that he’s taking the Los Angeles Times public.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) made headlines on Tuesday with its announcement of impending layoffs, affecting both newsroom employees and other staff across the organization. According to the outlet, approximately 50 positions will be eliminated, with nearly half of those being in the newsroom. This represents a significant 15% reduction in the paper’s total workforce.
President and Publisher Andrew Morse stated, “We’ve made these difficult decisions because we believe they will best position us to continue to accelerate the AJC’s growth.” He emphasized the substantial investments made in editorial, product, and business teams over the past three years, which have yielded positive results.
In a previous announcement made in August, the AJC revealed plans to cut jobs and discontinue its print edition starting in 2026, with the final print issue scheduled for December 31, 2025. This shift marks a significant transition for the publication as it moves towards a digital-only format.
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Copies of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are seen on a newspaper rack on Aug. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Morse further explained, “As we grow, we must be agile and ensure we are devoting resources where they will have the most impact for our audience.” He acknowledged the personal toll of these changes but insisted they are necessary for the AJC to continue delivering valuable journalism.
The decision to eliminate the print edition has led to the loss of about 30 full- and part-time jobs associated with designing and distributing the newspaper, as the AJC transitions to a digital-only model.
On Tuesday, staff members were informed that AJC offices would be closed the following day, with employees expected to work remotely.
Print copies of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution are seen on a newspaper rack inside a Kroger supermarket on Aug. 28, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Employees impacted by the layoffs will be briefed in meetings on Wednesday and will receive severance packages, as confirmed by the AJC. Morse reassured that the paper’s owner, Cox Enterprises, is committed to the AJC’s future and believes that the transition to a digital-only format will yield long-term benefits.
“We are not taking our foot off the gas,” he stated. “Cox remains deeply committed to the AJC, our team remains deeply committed to growth, and we will continue to invest in areas that are critical to the growth of our organization.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published its last print edition on Dec. 31. (iStock / Getty Images)
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Fox News’ Brian Flood contributed to this report.
