When we get it wrong, we say so.
Accuracy is the foundation of reader trust. Atlanta Daily corrects errors promptly, transparently, and without equivocation.
Every news organization makes mistakes. What distinguishes responsible journalism is how those mistakes are handled. Atlanta Daily's corrections policy is designed to be as transparent as possible — for our readers, and for ourselves.
How We Handle Corrections
- When a factual error is confirmed, we correct it as quickly as possible — typically within 24 hours of discovery.
- Corrections are appended to the original story with a clearly labeled "Correction" notice that includes the date the correction was made and a plain-language description of what was wrong and what the correct information is.
- We do not silently alter published stories. Any change to a published story — other than routine copy editing within minutes of publication — is disclosed with an editor's note.
- Significant corrections are also noted in our daily newsletter and, where appropriate, on our social media channels.
Types of Corrections
- Factual correction: A verifiable fact in the story was wrong. The correction states the error and the correct information.
- Clarification: The original story was not wrong but was misleading or incomplete. A clarification adds context without implying the original was inaccurate.
- Update: New information has emerged that changes the story. Updates are labeled as such and do not replace the original reporting.
- Retraction: In rare cases where a story cannot be corrected and should not have been published, we retract it entirely with a full explanation.
What We Do Not Do
- We do not remove stories from our archive except in extraordinary circumstances — for example, when publication poses a genuine safety risk or when a story was based on fabricated information.
- We do not alter the headline, body, or metadata of a published story without disclosure.
- We do not issue corrections based solely on a subject's displeasure with accurate reporting.
Submit a correction request.
If you believe we have made a factual error, please contact our corrections desk. Include the story URL, the specific error, and the correct information with any supporting documentation.
Email corrections@atlantadaily.comRecent Corrections
Our correction record.
Atlanta City Council Approves $2.4B Infrastructure Package
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the vote was 12–3. The correct vote was 11–4. The story has been updated.
Georgia Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.8 Percent
This story originally attributed the unemployment figure to the Georgia Department of Labor. The figure was from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The attribution has been corrected.
Falcons Name New Offensive Coordinator
An earlier version misspelled the coordinator's surname as 'Hendricks.' His name is Marcus Hendrix. The story has been corrected.