Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

CBS Atlanta Mornings Debuts with 150% Viewership Surge

1/30/2026

41 6 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

CBS Atlanta launches a weekday morning newscast, 'CBS News Atlanta Mornings,' debuting February 2, 2026 on WUPA Channel 69.
The show is anchored by Jobina Fortson-Evans, with traffic by Alexa Liacko, weather by Troy Bridges, and field reports by Kaley Fedko.
Tom Canedo, President and General Manager of WUPA, emphasized the station's commitment to local journalism.
Viewership has surged 150% since the affiliation switch from WANF.

1 of 1

Story summary

CBS Atlanta launches a weekday morning newscast, 'CBS News Atlanta Mornings,' debuting February 2, 2026 on WUPA Channel 69.
The show is anchored by Jobina Fortson-Evans, with traffic by Alexa Liacko, weather by Troy Bridges, and field reports by Kaley Fedko.
Tom Canedo, President and General Manager of WUPA, emphasized the station's commitment to local journalism.
Viewership has surged 150% since the affiliation switch from WANF.