The Newnan Times-Herald

What The Newnan Times-Herald does

The Newnan Times-Herald is a community newspaper serving Coweta County, Georgia, with origins tracing to 1865, when it was reportedly the first newspaper founded in the state after the American Civil War. It has been owned and operated by the Thomasson family since 1946 and is currently led by Billy Thomasson as President, with Beth and Clay Neely serving as co-publishers since 2017. The publication is positioned as the oldest continuously operating newspaper in Georgia, conferring a deep historical and community identity within its local market.

The publication operates on a hybrid print-digital model. Since 2019 it has been distributed as a twice-weekly print edition on Wednesdays and Saturdays via USPS, a deliberate reduction from prior daily publication driven by escalating newsprint costs. Its digital edition is gated behind a paywall introduced in 2015, supported by a technology stack built on BLOX CMS (TownNews), Tecnavia Press for e-edition rendering, and MyCapture for photo sales. The company also publishes Newnan-Coweta Magazine, acquired in 2005, which provides an adjacent lifestyle/community glossy product and a separate advertising surface.

The business model is anchored in three revenue streams: print and digital subscription revenue from a local paid subscriber base, advertising sales to small and mid-sized businesses in Coweta County, and ancillary revenue from the magazine and photo sales. With a headcount in the 11-50 range, the company operates at small-community newspaper scale. Editorial quality has been recognized through Georgia Press Association awards, providing third-party validation of its journalistic standing within the regional press ecosystem.

Name

The Newnan Times-Herald

Legal name

The Newnan Times-Herald

Website

https://times-herald.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Newnan Times-Herald is a family-owned local newspaper serving Coweta County, Georgia, publishing a twice-weekly print edition and a digital paywalled product, with the adjacent Newnan-Coweta Magazine lifestyle title.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (513110), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Community newspaper publishing
• Local news reporting
• Print and digital subscriptions
• Display advertising services
• Classifieds and legal notices

Headquarters

HQ city

Newnan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Print Subscriptions: Home-delivery print newspaper published twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday), with subscription fees auto-billed to credit card. Switched from carrier delivery to USPS in 2019.
2. Digital Subscriptions: Online content behind paywall since 2015, offering digital access to website content and e-edition versions.
3. Advertising: Display advertising and classified advertising sold through the newspaper's advertising department.
4. Newnan-Coweta Magazine: Magazine published by the paper since purchasing it from Chad and Monica Watkins in 2005.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Newnan Times-Herald publishes a twice-weekly local newspaper covering news, sports, opinion, obituaries, and community events for Newnan and Coweta County, Georgia. It distributes content via home-delivered print (USPS) and a digital platform (website, mobile site, and e-edition) behind a paywall, complemented by display and classified advertising sales and the Newnan-Coweta Magazine lifestyle publication.

Product overview

The Newnan Times-Herald is a traditional local newspaper offering a print and digital publication focused on Coweta County, Georgia. The digital product portfolio consists of the core newspaper website (times-herald.com) with e-Edition access, supported by subsidiary products including Newnan-Coweta Magazine, podcasts (Danny Beck Podcast), classifieds/legals, digital subscriptions, and special sections. The publication switched to twice-weekly print publication in 2019 while growing digital readership. The Times-Herald operates via BLOX Content Management System and partners with Tecnavia Press for digital editions and MyCapture for photo galleries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Newnan-Coweta Magazine: A local lifestyle magazine covering Coweta County communities, businesses, and history. Purchased by The Times-Herald in 2005.

Products and services

• The Newnan Times-Herald Print and Digital Newspaper Twice-weekly (Wednesday and Saturday) local newspaper covering local news, state news, police/fire, restaurant inspections, honor roll, health, business, education, town profiles, sports, arts, faith, opinion, and obituaries for Newnan and Coweta County, Georgia. Delivered via USPS and available via website with paywall, mobile site, and e-edition.
• Digital E-Edition Electronic digital replica of the print newspaper, created with Tecnavia Press, allowing subscribers to view the full newspaper online with enhanced digital features.
• Newnan-Coweta Magazine Local lifestyle magazine covering Coweta County communities, businesses, and history. Acquired by The Times-Herald in 2005 and published as a wholly-owned sub-brand.
• Classifieds and Legal Notices Advertising Online classified advertising section featuring job listings, real estate, vehicles, and public notices including Georgia Public Notice integration for legal and government notices.
• Digital Subscriptions (Paywall Access) Paid digital subscription service with paywall access to premium content on the Times-Herald website, including daily headline delivery via email. Auto-renews annually and is non-refundable.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chad and Monica WatkinscoreOthers · 18 February 2005The Times-Herald purchased Newnan-Coweta Magazine from Chad and Monica Watkins on February 18, 2005. Longtime newspaper staff member Angela Webster was named editor of the magazine. The magazine continues publication under Times-Herald ownership.
• Newnan UtilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 1997News Channel 9, a cable channel presented by The Times-Herald in cooperation with Newnan Utilities cable TV system, went online in 1997. The operation began regular news programming in mid-April 1997 with live coverage of local school sales tax referendum.
• Associated PresscoreTechnology or Integration · 7 May 1987The Newnan Times-Herald Inc. became an associate member of The Associated Press on May 7, 1987, gaining access to AP news content and wire services.
• E.W. Thomasson and Dan Manget Sr.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 1947Times-Herald owners E.W. and James Thomasson with Dan Manget Sr. started Newnan's first radio station, WCOH (Welcome City of Homes), which signed on the air December 6, 1947.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lee Enterprises: Major U.S. newspaper chain operating over 70 daily newspapers across multiple states. While much larger and diversified, Lee's portfolio of small and mid-sized local newspapers provides a benchmark for the operating economics, digital transition pace, and valuation multiples relevant to a community newspaper like The Newnan Times-Herald.
• Gannett: Largest U.S. newspaper publisher, operating USA TODAY and hundreds of local publications including several in Georgia. Represents the broader incumbent landscape that small community newspapers like The Newnan Times-Herald compete against for digital advertising spend and reader attention.

Direct peers

• Henry Herald: Local newspaper serving Henry County, Georgia, another suburban Atlanta county, with comparable print/digital subscription model and hyperlocal community focus.
• Athens Banner-Herald: Daily newspaper serving Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, with print and digital operations, local advertising, and community journalism directly comparable to The Newnan Times-Herald.
• Rome News-Tribune: Regional daily newspaper serving Rome and northwest Georgia, with a similar print/digital format, local advertising focus, and small-market community newspaper economics.
• Savannah Morning News: Regional daily newspaper serving Savannah and coastal Georgia, with a similar print/digital subscription model, local advertising, and community journalism scope.
• Gwinnett Daily Post: Local newspaper serving Gwinnett County, Georgia, operating in another suburban Atlanta county with a comparable print/digital subscription offering, display and classified advertising, and hyperlocal news coverage.
• Columbus Ledger-Enquirer: Daily newspaper serving Columbus, Georgia, recently acquired by Georgia Trust for Local News. Former Times-Herald publisher Sam Jones came from this paper after 18 years, indicating similar scale and operating model.
• Marietta Daily Journal: Local daily newspaper serving Cobb County, Georgia, with a similar print/digital subscription model, local news focus, and community newspaper character. One of the closest comparable suburban Atlanta local papers and a direct benchmark for operating scale and product mix.
• Macon Telegraph: Regional daily newspaper serving Macon and middle Georgia, recently acquired by Georgia Trust for Local News. Comparable local newspaper model with print/digital subscriptions and community focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TimesHerald
• YouTubevimeo.com/user43786392
• Facebookfacebook.com/newnantimesherald
• Instagraminstagram.com/newnancowetamagazine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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