'Atlanta Journal-Constitution' chief steps down as bold goals yield to tough realities

Andrew Morse is stepping down as publisher and president of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution next month. Morse had aimed to achieve 500,000 paying digital subscribers by the end of 2026. He now says the goal is attainable, but will take more time.

The owners of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution invested $150 million to reinvent the paper. The changes have been significant. Three years in, the payoff has been modest.

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