When did Carey Wentworth Styles purchase the Atlanta Daily Opinion?
Carey Wentworth Styles purchased a small newspaper called the Atlanta Daily Opinion on the 16th of June 1868. He renamed it The Constitution and began publishing it that same day.
Questions about The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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What year did The Atlanta Journal-Constitution merge into a single daily morning publication?
In November 2001, the two papers merged into a single daily morning publication called The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Separate newsrooms remained distinct until 1982 before this final consolidation.
Who won the first Pulitzer Prize for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 1931?
The newspaper won its first Pulitzer Prize in 1931 for Public Service when editors exposed corruption at the local level that year. This award marked the beginning of multiple future honors including those received by Ralph McGill and Eugene Patterson.
Why did WSB-TV move from channel 8 to channel 2 in 1951?
WSB-TV moved from channel 8 to channel 2 in 1951 to avoid interference with other signals. The original WCON-TV construction permit was canceled due to FCC rules preventing dual ownership of newspapers and TV stations.
When will The Atlanta Journal-Constitution publish its final print edition?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published its final print edition on the 31st of December 2025. It transitioned to become a digital-only online newspaper after announcing the decision in August 2025.