This news just broke. The AJC will leave the city for the Central Perimeter submarket. Here's the memo.
August 17, 2009
TO: All AJC Employees
FROM: Michael Joseph, Publisher
SUBJECT: Update from the Publisher
In my last memo to you I told you we were exploring the possibility of relocating to a new, smaller site in the greater Atlanta area.
After looking at several locations including our current facility, we have determined we can save considerable money by moving to a new location. We have decided to relocate to 223 Perimeter Center Parkway in the Perimeter area of metro Atlanta. We are targeting the move to be complete by the end of the second quarter in 2010. We will maintain our bureaus in the State Capital and in Gwinnett, and have an in-town bureau for use by our reporters and photographers who need to be close to downtown.
This move will not impact our customers – either our readers or our advertisers and offers many benefits. A few facts about the new location:
Ø The site provides ample free parking to employees and visitors
Ø The new location is close to interstate exchanges at GA 400 and I-285
Ø The new facility is conveniently located across from the Dunwoody Marta station and discounted Marta passes will continue to be offered to employees
Ø Perimeter Mall and a wide variety of other retail, service and dining options are within walking distance
Ø The site is close to our parent company Cox Enterprises, Inc. and other Cox companies. That means we will be able to more effectively collaborate and leverage the resources and amenities available to us.
Ø The new facility has large windows, provides more natural light and is better suited to meet our needs
Ø The new location will incorporate green initiatives and will allow us to design the space based on our current and future needs
A significant factor in the decision to relocate is our customers and how we continue meeting their needs today and in the future. We must rebuild and emerge as a financially sound company. Paramount to our future is rebuilding a sustainable and profitable business model. This move will make us a financially stronger company.
Since 1972, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has been in the 72 Marietta St. building. We reach and serve all of metro Atlanta through various print and digital platforms so our headquarters location does not affect our coverage. The AJC’s journalistic history and powerful brand means we remain the leader in the marketplace. Our commitment to our readers, advertisers and to the metro Atlanta community is unchanged.
As we make this journey to our new facility, let’s remember to stay focused on our customers and uphold our commitment to be the best news source for metro Atlanta.
I will keep you informed on our progress as we begin to make plans and throughout the transition to our new home. I invite you to share your questions and comments with me athttp://www.surveymonkey.com/ajcrelocation. I will share your feedback with the project team once they are assembled.
Thank you again for your continued hard work and dedication to the AJC.
Michael Joseph
Publisher
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Julia Wallace
Editor
Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ajc.com
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