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Athens Banner-Herald is a daily newspaper serving the community of Athens, Georgia, and its surrounding areas. It was founded in 1832, originally as the Southern Banner, before eventually merging with the Athens Herald to form the Athens Banner-Herald. The publication is currently owned by Gannett Company, Inc., which is one of the largest newspaper publishers in the United States. Headquartered in Athens, this news outlet offers a comprehensive coverage of local and regional news, including politics, sports, community events, and lifestyle features. Known for its deep roots in the local community and its commitment to high-quality journalism, Athens Banner-Herald remains an indispensable source of news and information for residents. The paper also maintains a strong online presence through its website, offering readers easy access to the latest updates in the community and beyond.
Athens is ranked 7,462 among other media sources and has an average of 603,365 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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Athens has a Bias Score of -18% Somewhat Liberal which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    -18% Somewhat Liberal

  • Reliability
    67% Reliable Fair
  • Policy Leanings

    48% Medium Conservative

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    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

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