In true Atlanta fashion, there was a party to celebrate the launch of CBS Atlanta’s Local News Operations. The Atlanta Fest was held at the The Retreat by The Gathering Spot. Celebrities which included cast members from Beyond The Gates, Tyler Perry’s The OVAL, Tyler Perry’s SISTAS, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, Tyler Perry’s Zatima, The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless and more came out for the celebration.
The party was casual but classy as CBS literally rolled out the carpet for their newscasts that air between 6:00pm and 11:00pm ET. Atlanta native Jobina Fortson-Evans is the anchor for both evening telecasts. “It’s an incredible honor to help shape CBS Atlanta’s voice and lead this groundbreaking newsroom,” said Fortson-Evans. “Atlanta is my home, and I’m deeply committed to telling stories that reflect the heart, complexity and resilience of our community.”
Atlanta becomes the ninth CBS-owned station to have this next-generation technology, joining its sister stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco (the Bay Area), Denver, Miami and Texas. It is only the third CBS Station to deliver all newscasts in a fully immersive AR/VR format.
“Atlanta is one of the most vibrant and dynamic news markets in the country, and we’re thrilled to officially launch CBS Atlanta’s newsroom in a way that sets us apart,” said Jennifer Mitchell, president of CBS Stations and CBS News and Stations Digital. “It’s a chance to redefine how local news connects with the communities we serve. We’re listening, investing in innovation and delivering news that is informative and resonates with everyone.”
Check out more pictures and videos from the party below.
