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Hurricane Katrina: Local Magazine Antigravity's Role in Covering New Orleans' Impact

Founded just a year before Katrina, Antigravity was uniquely positioned to tell the story of New Orleans during and after the storm. Its hyper-local focus made it a vital source of information for the community.

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This picture is clicked outside the city. At the bottom of the picture, we see people standing on the road. In the middle of the picture, the man in grey and white T-shirt is holding a water bottle in his hand. Beside him, the woman in the blue jacket is holding a baby trolley in her hands. Behind him, we see stalls. People are standing under the white tent. There are tents in white and red color. We see banners in red, white and yellow color with some text written on it. In the background, we see buildings, trees and street light.

Hurricane Katrina: Local Magazine Antigravity's Role in Covering New Orleans' Impact

In 2004, local publisher David McGovern launched Antigravity, a magazine focusing on hyper-local stories and arts in New Orleans. Initially, he aimed to make the September 2005 issue profitable, but a looming hurricane would change his plans.

McGovern first heard about a potential hurricane heading towards Florida in the week before the storm. However, he was initially unconcerned about its impact on New Orleans. As the weekend approached, he started to grasp the potential severity of the hurricane, which would later be known as Katrina.

Founded in June 2004, Antigravity was McGovern's brainchild, focusing on local stories, artists, music venues, comics, and regular columns. Despite his initial lack of concern, McGovern's awareness of the impending storm grew, leading him to realize the magazine's role in covering the local impact of the hurricane.

McGovern's initial goal for the September 2005 issue of Antigravity shifted as Hurricane Katrina approached New Orleans. The magazine's focus on hyper-local stories positioned it to cover the storm's impact, making it a vital source of news today for the community during the crisis.

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