Atlanta Television Landscape Transforms as CBS Moves to Channel 69 Ending 31 Year Partnership with Channel 46

Atlanta Television Landscape Transforms as CBS Moves to Channel 69 Ending 31 Year Partnership with Channel 46

A significant change in Atlanta’s television landscape will occur this summer as CBS transitions from Channel 46 to Channel 69 after 31 years. Atlanta News First (WANF), formerly CBS46, will become an independent station effective August 15, allowing for expanded local news programming, while Channel 69 (WUPA) will take over as the new CBS affiliate starting August 16. This shift follows Gray Media’s acquisition of WANF and Peachtree TV, which has led to increased investment and staffing at WANF to enhance its news offerings.

Atlanta’s local television landscape is changing this summer as CBS shifts from Channel 46 to Channel 69, impacting WANF’s programming. With WANF, formerly CBS46, becoming independent on Aug. 15, 2023, the station plans to enhance local news and sports coverage while CBS launches a new news channel at WUPA. Discover the implications of this major transition for Atlanta viewers and the future of local broadcasting.

Source: ATL Newsroom