Torch finalizes distribution agreements with Walmart, Walgreens and Dollar General
From the Editor:
By Joseph M. Morgan
Editor and Publisher
joseph@southerntorch.com
Dear Readers,
Last week Southern Torch reached an exciting social media milestone: 5,000 Likes on Facebook.
I would like to thank you for your continued support of Southern Torch as we work each day to bring you the most comprehensive, timely reporting of news, sports, politics and community events in DeKalb County.
Since introducing our weekly print newspaper in May of last year, we have experienced significant growth. What started as an 8-page weekly newspaper that we distributed for free at various locations throughout DeKalb County has grown into a 12-page full-color publication that we believe is one of the best newspapers in the county. Since May of 2015 we’ve gone from printing 1,000 copies per week to a circulation of more than 3,000, available anywhere in DeKalb County.
We now have a presence in every city and town in DeKalb, and I am proud to announce that earlier this month we finalized retail distribution agreements with Walmart, Walgreens and Dollar General. Now, in addition to the 24 coin-operated newsstands conveniently located throughout DeKalb County, Southern Torch can be found at any of the 12 local Dollar General stores as well as Walgreens and Wal-Mart.
We know that our growth and success would not be possible without you. Thank you for your support, both online and in print. Southern Torch was the first, and remains the only, true New Media news outlet in the region. We are the definition of digital media. Before establishing the Torch in print, we cut our teeth online, making a name for ourselves by consistently bringing you the most up-to-date, timely news reporting in the county. We remain committed to outworking the competition to bring you the most recent breaking news, live online sports coverage, and the most insightful, experienced perspective in DeKalb County in our coverage of local, state and even national politics.
We thank you for your contribution and support as we celebrate reaching this milestone. We look forward to continuing to grow with you and remain committed to reporting the news from every community in DeKalb, no matter how large or small. Your story, your community and what affects your lives is important to us and will continue to be reflected both online and in print. Thank you and God bless.
Sincerely,
Joseph M. Morgan
Southern Torch
Editor and Publisher
