Covering Atlanta since 1982.
We are Atlanta's independent daily newspaper — committed to accountability journalism, community storytelling, and the public's right to know.
1982
Founded
48
Staff journalists
2.1M
Monthly readers
160K+
Newsletter subscribers
Our Mission
Independent journalism for an independent city.
Atlanta Daily was founded in 1982 with a simple conviction: Atlanta deserved a newspaper that answered to its readers, not to corporate shareholders or political interests. More than four decades later, that conviction still drives every story we publish.
We cover city hall, the Gold Dome, Atlanta's neighborhoods, its schools, its economy, and its culture — because local journalism is the connective tissue of a functioning democracy. When local news disappears, accountability disappears with it.
Our reporters live in the communities they cover. They know the names, the history, and the stakes. That proximity is not a liability — it is our greatest asset.
What We Stand For
Our values are not aspirational. They are operational.
Independence
We accept no government funding, no political advertising, and no sponsored content. Our journalism is funded by readers and by advertising that is clearly labeled as such.
Accuracy
We verify before we publish. When we get something wrong, we correct it promptly and transparently — with a dated correction notice on the original story.
Fairness
We give subjects of our reporting a meaningful opportunity to respond before publication. We do not ambush. We do not editorialize in news coverage.
Transparency
We disclose our methods, our sources (where possible), and our conflicts of interest. Our editorial standards are published and publicly available.
Community
Atlanta is not a monolith. We cover every neighborhood, every demographic, and every institution — not just the ones with the loudest voices or the biggest budgets.
Accountability
Power must be held accountable. We pursue public records, attend public meetings, and ask the questions that officials would prefer not to answer.
Leadership
The people behind the paper.
Denise Okafor
Editor-in-Chief
Denise joined Atlanta Daily in 2004 and has served as Editor-in-Chief since 2018. She is a two-time Georgia Press Association award winner and a graduate of Howard University.
Marcus Webb
Managing Editor
Marcus oversees daily news operations and the paper's investigative unit. He previously reported for the Associated Press and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Priya Nair
Deputy Editor, Digital
Priya leads Atlanta Daily's digital strategy, product development, and audience growth. She holds an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University.
James Calloway
Director of Advertising
James manages Atlanta Daily's advertising partnerships and revenue operations, ensuring editorial independence is maintained across all commercial relationships.
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