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CBS Atlanta Adds Midday Newscast to Growing Local News Lineup
7/14/2026, 12:53:11 PM
Launch of “CBS News Atlanta At Noon”
On July 13, 2026, CBS-owned station WUPA (Channel 69) in Atlanta debuted “CBS News Atlanta At Noon,” a one-hour weekday newscast anchored by T.J. Anthony with meteorologist Johnathan Myers. The program delivers breaking news, weather, traffic, consumer reporting and community stories for metro Atlanta and North Georgia, and serves as a preview for the evening news cycle. Production incorporates augmented-reality and virtual-reality graphics to enhance storytelling of weather events and complex topics.
Background and Expansion of Local News
WUPA launched its local news operation in September 2025, after CBS shifted its network affiliation from WANF (Channel 46) to the former UPN/CW station. The noon newscast marks the latest step in a broader strategy to increase locally produced programming across multiple dayparts, following the station’s initial rollout of evening newscasts and subsequent additions throughout 2025-2026.
Key Personnel and Technology
- Tom Canedo – President and General Manager of CBS Stations Atlanta, overseeing WUPA.
- Shawn Hoder – News Director of CBS Atlanta.
- T.J. Anthony – Anchor of the noon broadcast.
- Johnathan Myers – Meteorologist and on-air weather presenter.
All CBS Atlanta newscasts, including the new noon hour, are produced with advanced AR/VR tools that the station says “create immersive storytelling experiences” and help viewers “better understand weather events, breaking news and complex topics.”
Official Statements & Responses
Station leadership emphasized that the addition of a midday newscast expands opportunities for viewers to access “trusted local news, weather and information throughout the day.” CBS Atlanta’s news director highlighted the importance of delivering “timely local information” to meet audience demand. The rollout is presented as a continuation of the station’s commitment to a “community-centered news brand” for the Atlanta market.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Since launching our local news operation, we have remained focused on building a strong community-centered news brand for viewers across metro Atlanta and North Georgia,” — Tom Canedo, President/GM, CBS Stations Atlanta
- “Adding a live noon newscast is another important step in that growth, giving audiences more opportunities to access trusted local news, weather and information throughout the day.” — Tom Canedo
- “CBS Atlanta News Director Shawn Hoder added, “Atlanta viewers want timely local information they can rely on throughout the day.” — Shawn Hoder, News Director, CBS Atlanta
- “Launching 'CBS News Atlanta At Noon’ gives us another opportunity to deliver breaking news, weather and community-focused reporting while continuing to grow our local news presence in the market.” — Shawn Hoder
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