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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

After 35-Years, CNN Center Atlanta Shuttered


The CNN Center in Atlanta, Georgia, which has served as the world headquarters of CNN for 35 years, is no longer broadcasting from its iconic location. Here are the key details:

Background: The CNN Center, located at 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA, housed the main newsrooms and studios for several of CNN’s news channels1. It has been a hub for digital and international operations, administrative duties, and research.

Recent Developments:

Move Announcement: In 2020, CNN decided to relocate but waited until after the merger with Discovery and Warner Bros.

New Location: CNN has moved its operations from the CNN Center to a smaller building owned by Warner Bros. Discovery in a different part of town.

Historical Context: Interestingly, the network will now return to the Techwood Turner Broadcasting campus, where it was originally based from 1980 to 198723.

Significance: The CNN Center has been an integral part of CNN’s history, and its closure marks a significant shift in the network’s operations. Former CNN staffers gathered to remember the center, celebrating its legacy and contributions to journalism.

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