To change things up a bit...
In a previous life, this mug came into my possession.
They are indeed part of the larger Atlanta-based entity that provides various newspaper and telecommunications products across the nation. This was a mug passed out in celebration of a major expansion.
I can't say they're "Evil Empire" but the parent entity(Cox Enterprises) is quite huge and well spread out in various forms across the CONUS.
The trick with company mugs is to find one that is decent looking enough you don't want to barf in.
Left mine untouched.