Andrew Morse to step down, Paul Curran named AJC president and publisher

Key Points:

• Andrew Morse, president and publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), is stepping down after more than three years, with his final day on June 30; he will be succeeded by Paul Curran, a Cox Media veteran.
• Morse led AJC’s transformation into a digital-first news organization, expanding digital subscriptions to over 100,000, launching new products, and phasing out the print edition, despite some controversy and job cuts.
• The initial goal to reach 500,000 digital subscribers by 2026 has been delayed to the end of the decade due to challenges from AI, changing media habits, and higher-than-expected technology costs.
• Paul Curran, with nearly 30 years in media leadership at Cox, will focus on continuing the digital transformation, growing subscribers and revenue, and supporting journalists to sustain impactful local journalism.
• Morse cited family reasons for his departure after years of commuting; under his leadership, AJC returned to Midtown Atlanta, expanded regional bureaus, and earned industry recognition including a Peabody Award.