The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is excited to announce it has been honored for the video ‘Rescuing his mom after deadly Hurricane Helene strands thousands in North Carolina’ in the Video & Film - News & Politics category in the 29th Annual Webby Awards. The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. The awards have been hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times.
The video features the AJC’s Fraser Jones. He traveled to Western North Carolina to help his mother and documented the aftermath of the storm one week after Hurricane Helene tore through the region. The video has over 1 million views after it was posted in October 2024.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the most essential and engaging source of information for metro Atlanta. With approximately 6 million monthly unique visitors to our digital products and platforms and a growing digital subscriber base, the AJC serves one of the most dynamic, diverse and influential cities in America. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises Inc. For more information, visit AJC.com or download the AJC News app.
About The Webby Awards:
The Webbys honors excellence in eight major media types, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; AI, Immersive & Games; and Creators. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide last year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and partners of The Webby Awards include Adobe, WP Engine, LinkedIn, Verizon, Meltwater, KPMG, NAACP, Vox Media, The Wall Street Journal, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, Film Independent, The Hustle, Series Mania, VidCon, The Podcast Show, Passionfruit, Embedded, Morning Brew, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA and The Publish Press.
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