FAIRWAY EXPANDS IN GEORGIA MARKET

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Fairway Outdoor Advertising, a division of Morris Communications Co. LLC, has acquired the assets of Eagle Outdoor Advertising of Carrollton, Ga. The announcement was made today by William S. Morris IV, president of the parent company.

The new signs in Carrollton and Clayton, Ga., will become part of Fairway's Georgia/Alabama market and will be managed from the Athens office by Market Manager Thomas H. Burgess.

"The acquisition of Eagle Outdoor Advertising complements our existing outdoor inventory in several dynamic growth areas of Georgia," said Morris. "We look forward to participating in these communities and serving the local businesses."

Fairway Outdoor Advertising, formerly Naegele Outdoor Advertising, was purchased by Morris Communications in 1985 and became a division under the Morris corporate banner. Headquartered in Augusta, Fairway has branches in four additional states.

Morris Communications is a privately held media company with diversified holdings that include newspaper and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, radio broadcasting, book publishing and distribution, and online services.