CBS Atlanta Launches New Weekday Morning News Show

"CBS News Atlanta Mornings" debuts with a focus on community storytelling and immersive weather reporting.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 6:15pm

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CBS News Atlanta is expanding its community-focused reporting to weekday mornings with the launch of a new program called "CBS News Atlanta Mornings." The show will be led by anchor Jobina Fortson-Evans and feature meteorologist Troy Bridges and traffic reporter Alexa Liacko, who will provide critical information to viewers as they start their day.

Why it matters

The new morning show represents an expansion of CBS News Atlanta's commitment to serving the local community through in-depth reporting and unique storytelling. By providing weather, traffic, and news updates alongside more feature-oriented content, "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" aims to become an essential part of viewers' daily routines.

The details

"CBS News Atlanta Mornings" will debut on Monday, February 2nd, airing from 6-9 a.m. Fortson-Evans said the show will maintain the community-focused approach of the station's existing newscasts while adding "a little extra flavor and flair" for the morning audience. Meteorologist Troy Bridges will utilize the station's AR/VR studio for immersive weather reporting, while traffic reporter Alexa Liacko will cover transportation issues and highlight uplifting stories from local communities.

  • "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" will premiere on Monday, February 2, 2026.
  • The new morning show will air weekdays from 6-9 a.m.

The players

Jobina Fortson-Evans

The lead anchor for "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" who will oversee the show's community-focused reporting.

Troy Bridges

The meteorologist for "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" who will provide immersive weather reporting using the station's AR/VR studio.

Alexa Liacko

The traffic reporter for "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" who will cover transportation issues and highlight uplifting community stories.

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What they’re saying

“We are the community storytellers here at CBS Atlanta. We've made that very clear in our 6 and 11 p.m., and we're carrying that same theme into the morning. I think, with a little extra flavor and flair, if you will, because it's morning TV, you gotta have a little fun with it.”

— Jobina Fortson-Evans, Anchor, "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" (cbsnews.com)

“So many people are often listening to what's going on and not necessarily watching because they're getting their kids out the door. They're packing lunches, they've got to get out. Maybe they're running late for the morning, and they need to know, you know, exactly what to expect weather-wise. What's the news of the day before they head out the door? And we're able to do that, and we're doing it in an unbelievable space called virtual reality.”

— Troy Bridges, Meteorologist, "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" (cbsnews.com)

“I'm still going to be out in the community talking about transportation, all kinds of ways we can get around Atlanta, all the new improvements that are coming to transportation, but I'm also still going to be doing those community stories that I love so much, highlighting the joy and the special people that are in our communities.”

— Alexa Liacko, Traffic Reporter, "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The new "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" show will debut on Monday, February 2, 2026.

The takeaway

The launch of "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" represents an expansion of the station's commitment to community-focused reporting, providing viewers with essential information and unique storytelling to start their day.