CBS Atlanta Fest w/ Casts of Beyond The Gates, Zatima, The OVAL, SISTAS and More

CBS Atlanta Fest celebrated the launch of the brand-new native newsroom, CBS Atlanta. CBS Atlanta Fest featured community expertise from hit reveals: Past The Gates, Tyler Perry’s The OVAL, Tyler Perry’s SISTAS, Tyler Perry’s Ruthless, Tyler Perry’s Zatima, The Daring and the Stunning, The Younger and the Stressed and extra.

Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis

CBS Atlanta publicizes the official launch of its native newsroom and the debut of its state-of-the-art augmented actuality (AR) and digital actuality (VR) information studio the primary of its form within the space. Main this next-generation information expertise is three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and Atlanta native Jobina Fortson-Evans, who has been named anchor of CBS Atlanta’s newscast.

The newscasts premiered Monday, Sept. 15, from 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM, anchored by Jobina Fortson-Evans, who brings a decade of expertise and a deep connection to the Atlanta group. Fortson-Evans will solo anchor each night newscasts from the digital set, guiding viewers by way of immersive studies that mix cutting-edge know-how with trusted journalism.

“Our newsroom is constructed on the idea that native journalism thrives when led by individuals who know and care concerning the group,” stated Shawn Hoder, vice chairman and information director of CBS Atlanta. “Jobina’s expertise, integrity and deep Atlanta roots make her the proper alternative to steer our protection as we proceed to broaden our information operation.”

“It’s an unbelievable honor to assist form CBS Atlanta’s voice and lead this groundbreaking newsroom,” stated Fortson-Evans. “Atlanta is my residence, and I’m deeply dedicated to telling tales that replicate the center, complexity and resilience of our group.”

Earlier than becoming a member of CBS Atlanta, Fortson-Evans launched and hosted ATL Dwell, a day by day life-style present on Atlanta Information First. She beforehand anchored and reported at KGO-TV/ABC7 Information in San Francisco, WAVE 3 Information in Louisville and WMDT in Salisbury, Md. A graduate of Howard College, she obtained a White Home Correspondents’ Affiliation scholarship, offered by President Barack Obama and first girl Michelle Obama.

“To be the primary anchor within the area to ship native information by way of a completely immersive AR/VR expertise is each thrilling and humbling. This know-how permits us to have interaction viewers in new methods – making the information extra accessible, extra visible and extra impactful than ever earlier than,” added Fortson-Evans.

CBS Atlanta turns into the ninth CBS-owned station to undertake this next-generation know-how, becoming a member of its sister stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco (the Bay Space), Denver, Miami and Texas. It’s the third CBS Station to ship all newscasts in a completely immersive AR/VR format – setting a brand new commonplace for the way native information will be skilled. The AR/VR studio transforms conventional information supply right into a dynamic, visually wealthy expertise, enhancing viewer understanding of complicated matters – from climate methods to civic points by way of hyper-realistic simulations and interactive storytelling.

“Atlanta is among the most vibrant and dynamic information markets within the nation, and we’re thrilled to formally launch CBS Atlanta’s newsroom in a means that units us aside,” stated Jennifer Mitchell, president of CBS Stations and CBS Information and Stations Digital. “It’s an opportunity to redefine how native information connects with the communities we serve. We’re listening, investing in innovation and delivering information that’s informative and resonates with everybody.”