Comments on: CL fires Editor Ken Edelstein

By: Matt Wright

Matt Wright — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:58:59 +0000

I was on staff at CL Atlanta when Ken became managing editor. It was a great day. I worked under Ken in the news department and he never ceased to be an inspiration, even if it came in the shape of a thorn in my side. Before Ken was running the paper, things were a mess. The previous ME was a holdover from the days when CL was a bunch of hippies playing fast and loose with the news (aside from Greg’s amazing Capitol reports). Ken took a paper that was being run by a music editor and turned it into something real, something readers could chew on for more than few minutes. I know the content will drift in his absence, and I’m more than sure the newsroom won’t be the same without Ken.

By: King of the Road

King of the Road — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:19:30 +0000

Interesting to note these comments are being moderated by CL. Hmmm….a sign of things to come with the departure of Ken?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:05:17 +0000

As a new reporter working in the Metroarea I have relied on CL over the past two years to fill me in on news in the Capitol. You guys have been great in your coverage of Atlanta, covering issues that the AJC barely touches. I’m really sad to hear about Edelstein’s termination. Remaining CL staffers hang in there, our industry is going through the crucible right now but I do believe we will come out of this stronger (though smaller) with a sharper focus on the issues that are really important for a healthy civic dialogue. Go Non-profits!! Lets be profitable but not profit-maximizing.

By: Deck Chairs Are Sliding Fast

Deck Chairs Are Sliding Fast — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:48:41 +0000

I’m just sayin’ better leave with the women and children.

By: Disgusted Reader

Disgusted Reader — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:57:36 +0000

Ken — you did an excellent job covering the emperor’s new wardrobe for all these years, thanks for calling it like it was. It’s a shame that Eason is a stammering child who, like so many newspaper and/or magazine publishers in this state, can’t stand to be challenged.

And what a classy note from “Goodbye Loser,” or should I say, “John Mellott,” or is it “Julia Wallace?”

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:16:08 +0000

This is a huge loss to the paper, made worse by Andisheh’s upcoming departure as reported by Atlanta magazine last night.

Sending good vibes to the remaining CL staffers for what lies ahead. It will be difficult, and you all deserve far better.

By: Thomas Wheatley

Thomas Wheatley — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:58:24 +0000

Spacey: Huh?

By: My Trailer Trash Beat Up Your Meth Lab

My Trailer Trash Beat Up Your Meth Lab — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:33:13 +0000

Such histrionics. Colmes managed to exit FNC gracefully. Y’all better pull it together. And fast. It’s rough out here.

By: Vic

Vic — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:27:29 +0000

bummer… be well Ken, hope to see you around soon.

By: Gray

Gray — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:47:17 +0000

Ken,

Love the paper, love your staff. Really sad at the change at CL, and I wish you the best of luck!