Atlanta magazine has been covering this diverse city for the last 60 years. The magazine was created in 1961 by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, with Jim Townsend as its founding editor. He was deemed as “the father of city magazines” by Time Magazine and he pushed the limits of what they covered in the city, often upsetting the Chamber of Commerce. Atlanta magazine was eventually sold in the 1970s and it evolved in its focus and design over the decades.
“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with Editor-in-Chief Betsy Riley about the magazine’s evolution and the diverse stories that led to its success.
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