Founded in 1949 by John W. Jacobs Jr., the parent company Jacobs Media began with the launch of WDUN radio in Gainesville, Georgia. The idea for the digital news site, AccessNorthGa.com (now known as AccessWDUN), was developed in 1999 to expand the station's reach from the airwaves to the internet. Mr. Jacobs wanted to create a platform where local residents could access breaking news and community information at any time of day. Today, the company remains a family-owned business, operated by Jacobs Media Corporation and led by the founder's son, Jay Jacobs. Today, AccessWDUN is based in Gainesville, Georgia, and serves as a major news hub for the North Georgia region. The site covers a broad range of topics, including local and state politics, community events, and entertainment. They are particularly famous for their "North Georgia Sports Now" section, which provides deep coverage of local high school and college sports. Because of its roots in radio, the site also features a mix of written articles, podcasts, and live-streaming audio. One interesting fact: AccessWDUN was one of the first news organizations in the state of Georgia to successfully merge a traditional radio station with a full-scale digital newsroom. This allowed them to provide "real-time" updates to their community long before most other local newspapers or stations had a significant presence on the web.