For 157 years, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been more than a news outlet — it has been part of the daily rhythm of life in Georgia. With morning coffee, at the breakfast table, or folded under an arm on MARTA, the AJC has connected our community with stories that matter.

Now, the AJC has announced it will end its print edition on December 31, 2025, moving to a fully digital format. For many, this shift is more than inconvenient — it risks cutting people off from their primary link to local news. Thousands of older readers, those without reliable internet access, and longtime subscribers who depend on the print edition will be left behind.

A digital-only AJC may be the future for some, but it cannot be the only option. Ending print erases a vital civic tradition in Atlanta and silences part of the readership that most relies on independent local journalism. The AJC itself admits that reading the paper is woven into the daily lives of Atlantans. That tradition should not be discarded.

We urge Cox Enterprises and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution leadership to reconsider the decision to eliminate print altogether. At minimum, the AJC should commit to maintaining a reduced but reliable print edition — whether weekly, Sunday-only, or subscription-based — to ensure that all Atlantans can access the reporting that shapes our city and state.

Local journalism is too important to cut off entire communities. If the mission of the AJC is truly to serve Atlanta and the South, then the print paper must remain part of that service.

Atlanta’s story is still being written. The people who have held this paper in their hands for generations should not be left behind as the AJC charts its future.

Sign if you agree: the Atlanta Journal-Constitution must preserve a print edition and honor the tradition of accessible local journalism for every generation.