LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, Appen Media Group is a reputable local news organization that provides comprehensive coverage of community affairs in North Metro Atlanta. Its dedication to factual reporting, absence of national political bias, and inclusion of diverse opinion pieces earn it a Least Biased rating and a High factual score.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Appen Media Group is a family-owned news organization based in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving the northern suburbs of Atlanta since 1977. Founded by Ray and Christina Appen, both former Knight-Ridder/Miami Herald executives, the company is now led by their sons, Hans and Carl Appen. Appen Media publishes several weekly newspapers, including the Alpharetta-Roswell Herald, Johns Creek Herald, Forsyth Herald, Milton Herald, Sandy Springs Crier, and Dunwoody Crier, reaching over 105,000 homes weekly.
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Funded by / Ownership
Appen Media Group is privately held and generates revenue through advertising and subscriptions. The company offers membership programs, such as the “Join the Club” initiative, which provides subscribers with additional benefits and supports local journalism.
Analysis / Bias
Appen Media Group maintains a focus on local and regional news, covering community events, local government, education, and public safety in North Metro Atlanta. The reporting is straightforward and factual, with articles like “Ga. 9 widening project encounters more delays” exemplifying their commitment to local issues.
The publication does not extensively cover national or international news, instead prioritizing hyper-local content relevant to its readership.
In the opinion section, Appen Media features a range of viewpoints without a discernible partisan bias. For example, Patrick Fox’s column Some former presidents leave humanitarian history discusses presidential history without aligning with a specific political ideology. In general, opinion pieces are low biased.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, Appen Media Group is a reputable local news organization that provides comprehensive coverage of community affairs in North Metro Atlanta. Its dedication to factual reporting, absence of national political bias, and inclusion of diverse opinion pieces earn it a Least Biased rating and a High factual score. (D. Van Zandt 06/03/2025)
Source: https://www.appenmedia.com/
Last Updated on June 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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