In addition to providing people with compelling stories and photography, newspapers supply the raw materials to piece together ransom notes demanding more newspaper subscriptions. Demand to be informed with today’s Groupon to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Choose between the following options:

• For $39, you get a six-month Sunday and Thursday print subscription (an $82.62 value, including tax).
• For $50, you get a six-month Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday print subscription (a $108.06 value, including tax).
  
  

Celebrated for its meticulous reporting of nearby and national affairs, as well as its lengthy opinion section, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution conveys informational nuggets to curious brains and ink-idolizing thumbs. Extensive local coverage ranging from city politics to transportation issues keep Atlantans informed of events within an average-size mongoose's throw of their homes. Georgia sports features remind loyal fans of difficult fight-song choreography, and business and opinion pieces act as a better morning digestive than biscuits and paint chips. The hefty Sunday edition provides ample entertainment for sleepy weekends, as well as prime construction material for origami hats in the shape of the Taj Mahal. Subscribers also benefit from exclusive deals from local businesses and advance notice of local arts and lifestyle events.

With today's deal, papers will grace front door steps or hedges trimmed to look like front doorsteps for six months.