In 1993, New World Communications acquired WAGA along with the other SCI stations. WAGA was made the flagship station of New World Communications, based out of Atlanta.

Good Day Atlanta Began Production

1992

In 1992, WAGA discontinued the airing of "CBS This Morning" and began its own local morning show called, "Good Day Atlanta."

WAGA-TV Celebrates 40 Years of Broadcasting

Mar 9, 1989

WAGA-TV Celebrates 40 Years of Broadcasting

WAGA Sold to Gillett, SCI

1987

KKR sold the Storer stations to Gillett Communications. After bankruptcy, Gillett restructured in the early 1990s, selling several stations, and changing its name to SCI.

Amanda Davis Joins WAGA

1986

Amanda Davis is welcomed to WAGA in 1986.

WAGA Sold to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

1985

In 1985, WAGA, along with the other Storer stations, was sold in a group deal to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., a New York-based private equity firm. Take a look from a promo from the 80s.

On August 19, 1983, Meteorologist Ken Cook filled in for the vacationing Steve Deschler on the "CBS Morning News." And while he actually broadcast the weather from the Channel 5 Studios in Atlanta,...