After 157 years, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution printed its final physical newspaper December 31, 2025, marking the end of an era for readers and the men and women who delivered the paper every day.
For paper carrier Kevin Rae, the workday started early as newspapers arrived at the warehouse. He spent the morning bagging papers before heading out on his route.
“The hours are hard and the routes are challenging,” Rae said. “But I enjoy working alone. I enjoy kind of being a captain of my own ship where I can do things the way I want to.”…