INtown Atlanta Newspaper Sold

INtown Atlanta, the newspaper/website that covers news and events in Virginia Highland and other Atlanta neighborhoods, has been purchased by the parent company of the Sandy Springs-based Reporter Newspapers.

Wendy Binns, publisher of Intown Atlanta, recently announced the ownership change on the Intown Atlanta website, saying

As for me, after my breast cancer diagnosis and treatments, I have a new lease on life. I’m slowing down a bit to enjoy my renewed health and to spend time with my adopted son, husband, family, friends and hobbies. As any small business owner knows, there isn’t much time to catch your breath. But, the sale of INtown allows me to take a much-needed breather. Timing is everything.

Steve Levene, the founder of Springs Publishing and publisher of Reporter Newspapers, is the new publisher. Collin Kelley will remain as editor of INtown Atlanta.

The announcement of the purchase said, "Atlanta Intown, with a circulation of 35,000 copies, has been published as a monthly paper since 1994. It is delivered to homes and businesses in Atlanta’s Midtown and Intown districts encompassing the surrounding neighborhoods of Morningside, Ansley Park, Virginia-Highland, Inman Park, Druid Hills, Toco Hills and Emory University. ...

"Reporter Newspapers were launched in January 2007 with the Sandy Springs Reporter and Buckhead Reporter editions. The Brookhaven Reporter was added in 2009, followed by the Dunwoody Reporter in 2010. The four, bi-weekly newspapers are delivered to homes and businesses in each community; combined circulation is 65,000 copies. A companion website, www.ReporterNewspapers.net, provides daily, local news postings and story updates."