Flagpole Magazine
Flagpole Magazine, often abbreviated to simply Flagpole, is an American alternative newsweekly that focuses on the cultural, liberal scene of Athens, Georgia, and its surrounding communities. Athens is known in Georgia and nationally as the home of the University of Georgia. It was founded by Jared Bailey and Dennis Greenia in 1987 and is currently edited and published by Pete McCommons, who joined the publication in 1993. Publishing under the banner "Colorbearer of Athens, Georgia," Flagpole covers local events like the Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade, AthFest Music Fest, and the Athens Twilight Criterium. The publication covers politics, art, theater, movies, books, food, local comics, and advice columns in Athens and surrounding areas.
The September 27, 2006 front page of Flagpole Magazine | |
| Type | Alternative weekly |
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| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Flagpole, Inc. |
| Publisher | Pete McCommons |
| Editor | Pete McCommons |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | 220 Prince Avenue Athens, Georgia 30603 United States |
| Circulation | 13,383 |
| OCLC number | 30323514 |
| Website | flagpole.com |
Flagpole is an independent and locally owned newspaper and distributed weekly and free of charge. It is suggested by the Athens Welcome Center to be one of three print news sources in Athens, alongside the Athens Banner-Herald and The Red & Black (University of Georgia). Flagpole and The Red & Black are the two news sources that provide free print news to the community.