[7] The publication covers politics, art, theater, movies, books, food, local comics, and advice columns in Athens and surrounding areas.

Flagpole began to cover these acts during their rise to national prominence, beginning in 1987, through interviews, record reviews, and concert listings.

This coverage continued as Athens acts like Widespread Panic, Vic Chesnutt and Elephant 6 Collective bands like Of Montreal and Neutral Milk Hotel became known in the 1990s.

Capitalizing on its music coverage, Flagpole created Christmas CDs for several years in a row that featured many Athens local bands performing various holiday songs including one CD of spoken-word material.

[citation needed] Flagpole covers political topics in Athens and the surrounding areas as well as responses to social issues occurring in the city and county.

[13] The current comics rotate among Missy Kulik (Tofu Baby), David Mack (A Round Town), Klon Waldrip, and Joey Weiser.