1. Set the geographic boundary before reviewing stories
Alpharetta is a municipality recorded in Fulton County. That relationship matters because a story involving Alpharetta, Fulton County, another Georgia county, a judicial circuit or a statewide court resource can carry different editorial and client-intent implications. Georgia Courts publishes official resources for citizens and legal professionals, but a city, county, judicial circuit and court class should not be treated as interchangeable. Legal News is therefore better evaluated with a defined coverage map than with a general “Atlanta area” label. The firm should identify whether it wants pages tied specifically to Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia, or a combination. Population can establish that Alpharetta is a location to consider; it cannot establish that a particular story will produce demand.
Recommended approach
Create a geographic policy for review: Alpharetta-only, Fulton County, statewide Georgia, or separate tiers. Require an attorney to decide whether a story’s location and legal scope accurately match the intended audience before approval.
