MISC: Ms. Tanner from CBS TV 9 came by today to do an interview about the AJC problem. She relates that the AJC brass are still dodging any on camera interviews about tha matter. Seems to be the old 'head in the sand' sort of response. They know that they screwed up and don't want to appear on camera to try and defend their bad judgment.

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Kennesaw Man Fights AJC WIth Postcards

Resident Created Postcards To Send To Elected Officials, Advertisers
By Lesley Tanner, CBS Atlanta Reporter

KENNESAW, Ga. -- Holding a postcard that reads, 'The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sucks,' William Harris said his message isn't subtle, but he can't think of a better way to get the attention of the publishers at the AJC.

"I've contacted the AJC so many times it's like hollering down a well," said Harris. "It makes a little noise, but it doesn't really accomplish anything."

Harris said that's why he printed up hundreds of postcards, asking residents to boycott the AJC and its advertisers. He's mailed them to his neighbors and local elected officials, now he's preparing a stack to mail to the advertisers themselves.

"They're not being a good neighbor to us by throwing things on our lawn, particularly when we tell them don't do it," said Harris.

Neighbor Mark Drummond said he doesn't mind the deliveries, but does think the AJC should respond to their customers' concerns. "If there's that much of a concern on the part of the community, I think the AJC should address that," said Drummond.

After repeated requests, Harris said delivery finally stopped to his entire Kennesaw subdivision two weeks ago, but he said that's still not enough. "It's a Metro Atlanta issue," said Harris. "It's not a Kennesaw issue or a subdivision issue, it's a common sense issue."

And issue he said goes beyond litter.
"It also tips off every burglar that drives by that there's nobody in residence," said Harris.
Kennesaw's mayor told CBS Atlanta News he agrees that repeated deliveries are a safety issue.

The city council may also look at how the deliveries can be regulated under the current city code.