Editorial Standards

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Our standards explain how ATL Playbook chooses, reports, reviews, updates, and discloses the work we publish.

Our mission

ATL Playbook helps readers make informed decisions about living in and exploring the Atlanta area. We publish practical reporting and guides about food, local activities, family life, day trips, travel, neighborhoods, and everyday home decisions.

How we choose and report stories

  • We prioritize questions that Atlanta residents, newcomers, families, and visitors are actively trying to answer.
  • We distinguish firsthand visits and product use from desk research or information supplied by a business.
  • Time-sensitive details such as prices, hours, policies, and availability are checked against primary or official sources whenever practical.
  • We aim to explain tradeoffs, limitations, and who may not benefit from a recommendation—not only the positive features.
  • When a contributor provides substantial reporting or local knowledge, that contribution should be credited.

Reviews and recommendations

Editorial conclusions are based on the information available to us, direct experience when stated, and the needs of the intended reader. Payment, free products, hosted meals, discounted stays, affiliate commissions, or advertiser relationships do not guarantee positive coverage. Material relationships are disclosed in or near the relevant article.

Sources and attribution

We link to official records, venue pages, public agencies, research, and other useful sources when they materially support a claim. Photographs, quotations, and third-party reporting are credited when required. We do not present press releases or marketing copy as independent reporting.

Artificial intelligence

AI tools may assist with research organization, outlines, editing, image concepts, or quality checks. They do not replace editorial judgment. Factual claims intended for publication must be reviewed against reliable sources, and materially synthetic or illustrative images should be labeled when their nature may not be obvious to a reader.

Updates and corrections

Articles may be updated when information changes or when we add meaningful reporting. We do not change dates merely to make old work appear new. Substantive errors are handled under our Corrections Policy.

Ownership and editorial independence

ATL Playbook is independently owned and edited by Issac Lee. Revenue may come from advertising, affiliate links, and partnerships. Commercial relationships do not determine our editorial conclusions. Learn more on our Disclosures & Disclaimer page.