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Atlanta Today
By the People, for the People
CBS Launches New Morning Newscast in Atlanta
CBS News Atlanta Mornings debuts on February 2, 2026 with a team of veteran journalists
Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:55pm
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CBS is launching a new weekday morning newscast, "CBS News Atlanta Mornings," on February 2, 2026. The show will originate from a state-of-the-art AR/VR news studio and feature a team of experienced anchors, meteorologists, and reporters, including Jobina Fortson-Evans, Alexa Liacko, Troy Bridges, and Kaley Fedko.
Why it matters
The launch of "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" comes after Gray Media dropped its CBS affiliation on WANF Atlanta last summer, prompting CBS to transition WUPA 69 to CBS Atlanta and build a new local news department. This new morning show reflects CBS's commitment to providing meaningful local journalism to Atlanta viewers.
The details
CBS Atlanta will debut its new morning newscast, "CBS News Atlanta Mornings," on February 2, 2026. The show will originate from a state-of-the-art AR/VR news studio and feature a team of experienced journalists, including anchor Jobina Fortson-Evans, traffic anchor Alexa Liacko, meteorologist Troy Bridges, and reporter Kaley Fedko. Additional reporters and contributors, such as two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist La'Tasha Givens and Jamal Goss, will join the team in the coming weeks.
- CBS Atlanta launches "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" on February 2, 2026.
The players
CBS Atlanta
The CBS-owned television station in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tom Canedo
The president and general manager of CBS Atlanta.
Jobina Fortson-Evans
The anchor of "CBS News Atlanta Mornings."
Alexa Liacko
The traffic anchor for "CBS News Atlanta Mornings."
Troy Bridges
The meteorologist for "CBS News Atlanta Mornings."
Kaley Fedko
A reporter for "CBS News Atlanta Mornings."
La'Tasha Givens
A two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and reporter who will join the "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" team.
Jamal Goss
A reporter who will join the "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" team.
What they’re saying
“Our goal is to meet viewers where they are in their communities and deliver news that helps them start their day informed, prepared and connected.”
— Tom Canedo, President and General Manager of CBS Atlanta
What’s next
Additional reporters and contributors, including two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and reporter La'Tasha Givens and Jamal Goss, will join the "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" team in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The launch of "CBS News Atlanta Mornings" reflects CBS's commitment to providing meaningful local journalism to Atlanta viewers after the loss of its previous CBS affiliate in the market. The new morning show will feature a team of experienced journalists dedicated to informing and connecting with the local community.
