Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wins Five National Headliner Awards
AJC wins five 2026 Headliner Awards
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) has been honored with five awards at the National Headliner Awards, including first place for its impactful series on data centers in metro Atlanta. The awards highlight the AJC's commitment to in-depth journalism and its exploration of local issues affecting the community.
- 01AJC won five awards at the National Headliner Awards.
- 02First place awarded for the series on data centers in metro Atlanta.
- 03Second and third places for video journalism on MARTA and Okefenokee Swamp.
- 04Joint investigation into U.S. real estate ownership received two third-place awards.
- 05Judges praised AJC for addressing both opportunities and challenges in its reporting.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) achieved significant recognition at the National Headliner Awards, winning five awards for its journalism excellence. The AJC's first-place honor in the News Series in Newspapers in a Top 20 Media Market category was awarded for its comprehensive reporting on the implications of data centers in metro Atlanta. Judges commended the series for effectively illustrating the potential benefits, such as job creation and tax revenue, alongside the challenges posed by these developments. Additionally, the AJC garnered second and third places in the News Video Up to Three Minutes category for its pieces titled “The Racial History Behind MARTA’s Limited Reach in Atlanta” and “Saving Okefenokee Swamp,” respectively. The AJC also received two third-place awards for its collaborative investigation with The Post and Courier into the complexities of real estate ownership in the United States. This recognition underscores the AJC's commitment to impactful journalism that engages and informs the community.
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The AJC's reporting on data centers highlights crucial local issues that could affect community planning and development in metro Atlanta.
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