AUGUSTA, Ga.- Fairway Outdoor Advertising, a division of Morris Communications Co., LLC, extended the company's services to Tennessee with the acquisition of a branch office in Chattanooga.

The acquisition includes more than 1,580 outdoor advertising displays in the Chattanooga area and the surrounding counties in North Georgia.

William S. Morris IV, president of the parent company, made the announcement today. The acquisition was effective on Jan. 1.

''Chattanooga is a wonderful city in a thriving region anchored by a dynamic tourism industry,'' said Morris. ''We look forward to becoming part of the community and serving local businesses in the Chattanooga area.''

Headquartered in Augusta, Fairway Outdoor Advertising has branch offices in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Fairway also provides services to clients in Virginia and Alabama.

Morris Communications Co., LLC is a privately held media company with diversified holdings that include newspaper and magazine publishing, outdoor advertising, book publishing and distribution, visitor guide publishing, radio broadcasting and online services. For more information, visit www.morris.com.

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