Stacey Elgin is out as ‘Good Day Atlanta’ Road Warrior
Stacey Elgin's contract was not renewed at Fox affiliate WAGA-TV. Her last day was Sept. 8, 2011. CREDIT: WAGA-TV
Stacey Elgin, who has been the Fox 5 Road Warrior on “Good Day Atlanta” the past couple of years, is out. Her contract was not renewed and her final day was Thursday, Sept. 8.
I haven’t heard from her yet but on her public Facebook page at 10 p.m. tonight, she wrote: “When one door closes another one opens… right? Hope so.”
[UPDATE: 9/9/11: Stacey posted a more specific message on her Facebook page: Sadly, yesterday was my last day at Fox 5. I will terribly miss the wonderful people I worked with and meeting some of the most interesting people in our community!
We were told almost a year ago changes were on the way -- I was just a part of the change.
On a brighter note, I am so excited about what lies ahead! My husband and I are expecting twin boys in January. Yes, I was looking forward to sharing the journey with viewers on air but instead I will post here ... so stay tuned!]
As the “Road Warrior,” her job each morning was to go to a restaurant or festival or school and interact with the folks there live.
The concept has been around for years on the morning show. Mark Hyman and Brett Martin have had the jobs before Elgin.
“Good Day Atlanta,” since new management came in last fall, has been through a lot of changes. Suchita Vadlamani left late last year, replaced by Gurvir Dhindsa. Recently, Mark Hayes was taken off “Good Day Atlanta” hosting duties from 7 to 9 a.m., replaced by Buck Lanford.
Ratings for “Good Day Atlanta” from April through July, 2011 vs. April to July 2010 were pretty comparable year over year.
Elgin started her broadcast career in Savannah, before moving to Raleigh and Greensboro. She also worked as an anchor at CNN Airport Network and what was then called CNN Headline News (and is now HLN.) She joined Fox 5 as a freelancer in 2004, according to her biography on the WAGA-TV site.
Elgin is married and according to her Facebook page, she’s four months pregnant with twins.
And more from her bio:
When she’s not running around the metro area as the Road Warrior, you might find Stacey working out. Her love of exercise has pushed her to complete both the Chicago and San Diego marathons. She also spends her free time reading, traveling, making her line of handcrafted jewelry and of course watching movies!
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99 comments Add your comment
Lil' Jimmy
September 8th, 2011
10:34 pm
I’m going to miss seeing Stacey in the mornings. Absolutely beautiful.
kg
September 8th, 2011
10:50 pm
so sad.
Eric
September 8th, 2011
11:52 pm
Buck’s last name is spelled Lanford, not Langford. Thought I’d point out the mistake.
Will miss Stacey too, even though I’m not a big Good Day Atlanta fan. Hope they’ll hire a new Road Worrier reporter… someone that’s very likeable, and maybe knows Atlanta and Georgia as well. Just a thought.
Brett Martin
September 9th, 2011
7:03 am
The Road Warrior position is a great gig if you can get it but its not easy. I did it for more than 7 years between 1999 and 2007. Getting up early and being ‘peppy’ at 7 am can be a challenge. I wish Stacey the best and do agree with her when she says “When one door closes another one opens”. It truly does.
B-
MJ
September 9th, 2011
7:13 am
BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tim
September 9th, 2011
7:46 am
Brett if that is really you, I still think you were the best RW ever. I was so sad when you left. What are you doing now?
Brett Martin
September 9th, 2011
7:57 am
Hi Tim. Yes, it is me and it was sad when I left. I loved that job and worked hard at it.
Thanks for the kind words. I own two media companies at the moment.
I’m a syndicated film critic
http://www.flickedup.com
I also own a video production company.
http://www.brettervideo.com
jals
September 9th, 2011
8:07 am
Terrible move by Fox 5.
mt
September 9th, 2011
8:13 am
I liked Mark Hayes. Is he still working at Fox or is he completely gone?
Rodney Ho
September 9th, 2011
8:30 am
Mark is now anchoring 5 to 7 a.m., as well as noon.
Toad
September 9th, 2011
8:46 am
Channel 5= You suck
Gloomy vibe felt by me !
September 9th, 2011
8:48 am
I thought something was going on at FOX. Everyone seemed to have a somber and dark air around them throughout the week. I thought someone had died or was fired. I certainly felt a depressive and gloomy vibe during FOX 5 Atlanta broadcasts. The melancholy mood was palatable.
fes
September 9th, 2011
8:57 am
now please get rid of cheryl.
jay
September 9th, 2011
8:58 am
the blond ditz is finally gone, lol. pretty lady, but not good for impromtu live reporting. just my $.02. I don’t get why fox 5 is trying to make everyone in their sports department a news anchor. letting suchita go and now moving Mark off two hours of the morning show is just dumb. hope that isn’t foreshadowing of his future with them.
John
September 9th, 2011
8:58 am
I hate for anyone to loose their job but is has been a tough act to follow since Brett Martin left.
speedygurl
September 9th, 2011
9:00 am
This morning i am home and i saw Mark with the Road Warrior tag at the sight he was visiting. I wondered where Stacey was.
Stacey, wishing the best for you!
Brett Martin
September 9th, 2011
9:01 am
Tim, yes its me, Brett Martin, the Road Warrior…lol. Thanks for the kind words…
joe
September 9th, 2011
9:05 am
Never forget the time a buddy and me met Stacey and another blonde Fox 5 producer/reporter late one night at Fontaine’s in VAHI. It was a weeknight, so it wasn’t crowded at all, but the four of us started doing shots in between beers…which led to yada yada yada. Didn’t make it in to work the next day! She was hot!!
Wink
September 9th, 2011
9:09 am
It may sound sexist but the term Road Warrior doesn’t really work with a female reporter.
John Smith
September 9th, 2011
9:14 am
Suchita Vadlamani left late last year, replaced by Gurvir Dhindsa… I guess Caucasians, Asians or African Americans need not apply. huh?
what? WHAT?
September 9th, 2011
9:17 am
I will never watch Channel 5 again! The show sucks more and more. I met Stacey once and she could not have been nicer! A true class act. I sure hope someone picks her up soon because I will watch wherever she goes.
Jason
September 9th, 2011
9:17 am
It’s time for me to check out the other stations. Best of luck Stacey!
Pretty in Pink
September 9th, 2011
9:22 am
To John Smith- Gurvir Dhindsa is a African American lady.
Billy
September 9th, 2011
9:23 am
Yep, another brain dead, heavy handed, Elaine Zittac-type manager, who has no regard for anyone. They’re just numbers on a sheet. What goes around comes around, Mrs Mgmt Expert. Get ready for YOUR firing. How sweet that will be…
Dville girl
September 9th, 2011
9:24 am
Nobody can beat Brett Martin as the Road Warrior – he was the best and we still miss him!. I loved good Day Atlanta with Mark, Jeff, Suchita, Cheryl, and Brett. It was like family. The chemistry was so great and they all seemed to genuinely have a good time….always made me laugh and start my day out good. I like Gurvir, but I really miss Suchita. I loved it when Mark and Jeff would try to make Suchita laugh. Can’t believe they even thought about taking Mark off the 7-9am time slot. I guess things always change, but sometimes it’s not for the best!
flip
September 9th, 2011
9:24 am
I liked Stacey when she filled in for Suchita. Did it seem Mark Hayes gave her the cold shoulder when she was on? He would not even look at her.
Tiki
September 9th, 2011
9:24 am
I like Mark Hayes even his corny jokes they should have let him stay and host the entire morning show. I also liked Suchita Vadlamani her and Mark Hayes had a very good vibe. The entire crew had a great vibe back then and it’s not the same anymoore. It’s kind of boring now.
Slaphead
September 9th, 2011
9:24 am
LOL I guess India is part of Africa now, Pretty in Pink?
Me
September 9th, 2011
9:25 am
Brett Martin was the best Road Warrior… hands down. Move Mark back, bring back Suchita. I like Gurvir, but she was better with Paul Ossman (back in the “old” days). She & Buck have no chemistry. Buck needs to stay a sports guy. WTF are they doing over there at Fox 5???
NikiG
September 9th, 2011
9:26 am
I have always watched Fox 5 news since all the other stations seem so bland in the a.m. Hands down my favorite Road Warrior was Brett he was fun energetic and had a great personality! I did like Stacy a lit just didn’t think she was right for the Road Warrior sad to see her go. I hope that they are not about to replace Mark because that will be the worst thing that they could possibly do! Buck is an awesome sports guy I can’t get with him being at the desk too long he seem so uncomfortable.
Barnes
September 9th, 2011
9:32 am
I bet they didn’t want to pay her maternity leave!
N-Dawg 77
September 9th, 2011
9:36 am
I’ve been watching Good Day Atlanta for many years now. I remember Brett and was so sad to see him go. He truly was the best. While i hate that Stacey is out of a job, i was not a fan. I do wish her the best though. I don’t like the changes this ‘new management’ is making. Suchita was great and i love Mark! I even emailed Fox 5 last week to let them know how disappointed I am at their decision to move Mark. Hope they bring him back soon. Yeah, they are messing up…
joan benson
September 9th, 2011
9:37 am
We shall miss Stacy and her enthusiam for whatever asignment she undertook. I wish her well in her new”job” as a mother of twins. That is the hardest yet most rewarding job anyone could have.
Dash Rip Rock
September 9th, 2011
9:42 am
Stacey was the only reason I watched Fox5. Robin Meade of CNN is a good back up plan
Jackson with a J
September 9th, 2011
9:47 am
I think Brett was the best RW they had! He had no sense and thats what made him so good. I always wanted to watch that segment to see what he would do or say
Suchita was very pretty and she had an audience on the radio too (Ryan Cameron use to talk about her everytime she had her hair down). Mark, was part of the anchor team that made the two fit so well.
Fox is starting to suck!
redhousecat
September 9th, 2011
9:53 am
we could sure use her on the Birmingham Fox6
Lane
September 9th, 2011
9:54 am
I agree with everyone that the old team was by far the best team-Mark, Suchita and Brett were terrific together. I miss them all in their original teaming.
I hate it for Stacy-being without a job nowadays is no small thing-but FOX really needs to reconsider bringing the originals back!
MissingBrett
September 9th, 2011
9:56 am
Brett – you were the best road warrior. Funny! Would be great if you filled the spot.
MissingBrett
September 9th, 2011
9:59 am
Dville girl – I agree with you 100%!
bulldawg
September 9th, 2011
10:01 am
i really liked Suchita and Mark – great chemistry. been a good day fan for years but watch it less now. loved Brett too. bad decisions fox5.
Brett Martin
September 9th, 2011
10:03 am
You guys are so nice. Thanks a whole bunch ! The Road Warrior (my version) is alive and well…and ready to ROCK !
Tim
September 9th, 2011
10:04 am
Just because Gurvir is a Spelman Grad, does not make her AA, she is Indian.
Tim
September 9th, 2011
10:05 am
Brett, come back to GDA!!!!!!
Vashtai
September 9th, 2011
10:15 am
Never ever watch Fox 5 news at any time. I’m still morning the loss of my beloved Jill Becker to retirement.
Yeknom
September 9th, 2011
10:16 am
I agree that Brett was the best RW ever. I missed him the second he was gone. It never seemed right after that. I also miss Mark. What in the heck are they thinking???? Bring back the old team: Mark, Suchita, Brett and Cheryl. They always started my day to being a “GOOD DAY”!!!!
MTer
September 9th, 2011
10:17 am
I figured Stacey was pregnant, she was wearing clothing she did not usually wear, more flowy. I am surprised about her departure though, I thought she was doing a good job. I do not like Buck on the regular morning show. His personality just does not seem right for that position. I did like Mark and I really liked Brett before he left. Never cared for Suchita- noticed she always had something in her hands so she did not have to shake hands with guests – that is unless maybe some really biggie was there – and then she fell all over herself trying to shake her hand. The common people were ignored.
Always Skeptical
September 9th, 2011
10:20 am
I loved, loved, loved Suchita! I miss her and tho old team….They were so funny together and it really looked like they enjoyed each other’s company. She was so cute and I liked that I saw her here and there around the intown eateries and nightspots. I haven’t really watched much since she left. What is she up to now?
Brett Martin
September 9th, 2011
10:20 am
Hey guys…thanks for all the kinds words about me here. Would I love to come back ? Sure, for so many reasons. Before I got the job waga spent 9 months searching nationwide for someone to take over the Road Warrior position. I was fortunate enough to get it and I ran with it for many years. When I left in 2007 it was purely a money thing. The position was downgraded due to massive cutbacks.It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that the quality of local tv morning shows has dropped faster than a speeding bullet. When Mark, Suchita, Cheryl, Jeff, and I were the team, we were beating the Today Show and often GMA on a regular basis.
Nowadays, what you are seeing is the best that money can buy, and by the look of things, its not buying much. Its not so much about someone being “better” or “worse” than someone else, its about running with what you have in the stable. That being said…even to this day…people come up to me and call me the Road Warrior…I smile every time.
James
September 9th, 2011
10:22 am
@ John Smith,Suchita Vadlamani was asian you twit..They dont all look alike.
Debbie
September 9th, 2011
10:22 am
Another reason why I moved over to CBS 46 and Better Mornings Atlanta!
@UnchainedFoodie
September 9th, 2011
10:26 am
How “fiscally responsible” of Fox5 to fire her rather than a re-assignment until her maternity leave. Such a move that would allow her to have full benefits and be able to not worry about seeking a new position sometime AFTER the birth of her twins.
I wonder what Megyn Kelly of Fox News (who just returned from maternity leave) would think of this move by her employer?
BamaFan
September 9th, 2011
10:28 am
Fox is really starting to suck. When Suchita left, so did I. LOL. Even the website sucks. I did prefer Brett. What’s behind replacing Suchita with Gurvir? Hmmm, seems like a slap in the face to Suchita. The only problem is the Fox has more personality than those at WSBTV.
mt
September 9th, 2011
10:29 am
“When Mark, Suchita, Cheryl, Jeff, and I were the team, we were beating the Today Show and often GMA on a regular basis.”
That was such a great team and I just want to add my kudos to you, Brett. You were so great on that show. Very funny with great energy.
to Pretty in Pink
September 9th, 2011
10:33 am
The last time I checked, India was not part of the African Continent. Gurvir is of Indian decent, just like Suchita. Gurvir was on Good Day before Suchita and she left and was hosting a morning show for Fox 5 in the D.C. area. (Yes it is fox 5 there too)
Kulaz
September 9th, 2011
10:37 am
Fox5, what are you doing!! First Suchita, now Stacy. She was very easy on the eyes and fun to watch. If you fire Russ I will, WILL Stop watching Fox5 News. By the way that goes for Ken Rod also. An to fire someone or not renew their contract while they are pregnant I hope you get a big lawsuit from Stacy.
Tracy
September 9th, 2011
10:38 am
Brett Martin!! You kept me laughing all the time!! Fox 5 needs to get it together. Bring Brett Back!! HA!
Hey james
September 9th, 2011
10:39 am
@James Asia?!?!? Well, technically yes if you look at the definition of Asia. technically, if you are from Russia, you are from Asia. However, Suchita was from that part of Asia called India. Don’t believe me? I guess you missed that stint she did a few years ago when she went back to her home (IN INDIA) and did a piece about it and put it on the morning news.
Anthony
September 9th, 2011
10:41 am
Well, 3 strikes! Fox5 used to be part of my morning routine on the way to work. Checking traffic, getting a laugh from Suchita, Mark, or Stacey, or hearing something important. But, no more. Nothing against the newbies. Now, morning is too much advertising, too much baiting for the rest of the story, and loss of familiarity with reporters. Oh well, things change. Now listening to radio in the morning. See ya.
Tracy
September 9th, 2011
10:44 am
I do hope the staff at Fox 5 are reading these comments. Brett…I remember a segment you did and you had on a dress and ran across the camera! I was in tears laughing so hard! You made “Road Warrior” MVP of morning news!
James
September 9th, 2011
10:46 am
@ Hey James, And India is a part of what continent idiot?
kdogg
September 9th, 2011
10:47 am
Shouldn’t of told them you are pregnant. Never should of mentioned twins.
Are you nuts? Now smart up and lawyer up. Time to sue Fox 5 a$$
Vivelena
September 9th, 2011
10:56 am
Adding my two sense — Really loved Brett in that position! Almost stopped watching when he left. Mark Hyman was NOT getting it!! — Really liked Stacey Elgin! Sorry to see her go!! Congrats to having twins!!
Myron
September 9th, 2011
10:56 am
I am going to miss her. So pretty and such a nice person.
James
September 9th, 2011
11:08 am
@ Hey James,Give up? It’s part of the continent of “Asia” Which makes her what? Asian!! Now go cook fries for the lunch crowd..
NikkiD
September 9th, 2011
11:10 am
Stacey Elgin was horrible as the Road Warrior – she lacked natural ability her sense of humor is non-existent. Brett Martin was the best Road Warrior to ever grace the screen with Karen Graham as a close second. I NO LONGER watch Fox5 in the mornings because of the departure of Suchita Vladlimani and now they are being real butt holes with the time for Mark Hayes…..consider my channel switched forever!
James
September 9th, 2011
11:20 am
@ Hey James, By the way I guess you miss the stint she did on the show during Asian Heritage week when she celebrated her what? Asian heritage!! Dont burn those fries!!
Best News All Day...
September 9th, 2011
11:35 am
Stacey, I do wish you the best; you seem like a real sweetheart, but just not a good fit for the team. Congratulations on your twins!
Kay
September 9th, 2011
11:37 am
Since Fox took Suchita and Mark off I haven’t watched. Gurvir and Buck are dreadfully boring!!! Even though Stacey came off like an air headed ditz at times, she was also fun to watch – eye candy, if nothing else. Fox, you SUCK!!!
Fox 5 viewer
September 9th, 2011
11:39 am
How many of these “Brett Martin is so great” is from Brett Martin and his keyboard?
I would say most of them. Buck and Karen make me uncomfortable as a viewer.
They try too hard. Also Grandpa Ken Cook needs to make a beeline toward retirement.
Mrs. Jones
September 9th, 2011
11:43 am
Sorry to learn Stacey Elgin’s contract was not renewed. I don’t wish unemployment on anyone. Now Fox should consider bringing back Brett Martin as the Road Warrior. He was the best! Fox should also return Mark Hayes to the Good Day Atlanta host desk for the full show. Mark connected with the rest of the team and looked very comfortable in the role. Buck Lanford is a good sports anchor. At Good Day Atlanta Buck seems to be just delivering the news–there is no personality and no connection with the team. I used to watch Good Day Atlanta every weekday morning, but rarely tune in since Buck’s arrival.
Jamie
September 9th, 2011
11:49 am
I, like many others, hope Fox is reading these comments. Buck Lanford needs to go! (back to sports). Bring back Mark Hayes and Suchita for GDA. Let Gurvir do something else and definitely bring Brett Martin back. He was the best road warrior. I hate when business owners don’t want to spend the money required to have a successful business.
Aaaaah
September 9th, 2011
12:01 pm
Good luck Stacey. I really enjoyed waking up and seeing your beautiful smile. “One door closes and another will open”.
Tim
September 9th, 2011
12:02 pm
Lets start a Bring Brett Back letter to Fox. Email me if you are interested.
bulldogbubba
September 9th, 2011
12:11 pm
Just one more reason 100,000 Atlanta households no longer have tv’s.Local news has become PITIFUL!!!Brett was a natural being the RW.When Stacy took over she was not so great,but in time I think she became more comfortable doing the job and became entertaining.If local stations want to cut back then turn those transmitters off at midnight and back on at 5 a.m. Save that overnight programming for daytime and cut back on the 6-8 hours of local news.Soon channel’s 5 and 11 will look like channel 46 and thats scary!!! GO DAWGS!!!
B-Real
September 9th, 2011
12:12 pm
Mark and Jeff are not the same with the changes! Fox 5 was fun to watch, now everyone looks uptight! So now i watch 46.
DeDe
September 9th, 2011
12:27 pm
Brett Martin, you were the best! You made it look so easy. It hasn’t been the same since you left. You always put a smile on the faces that watched you (expecially that early in the morning). I just wish you and yours all the best!!!
Brett Martin
September 9th, 2011
1:16 pm
I just spoke with Rodney Ho.
He wanted to let me know all the nice things that were being said about me here.
Very cool, thank you for all the kind words.
If you want to reach out you can find my website here on Rodney’s site…in the “blogroll” area.
Hey, if someone wants to do a petition to bring me back I fully support it, it would be a hoot.
Also, Rodney’s blog, like my own, can detect if someone is stacking the “complements” pile. Each and every computer has a unique IP address. Somewhat like a phone number. It is nearly impossible to SPAM a blog like this without being detected. Trust me, I an not that narcissistic. The compliments here are genuine, I know it, Rodney knows it…nuff said….and with that…on with the show !
Voice of Reason
September 9th, 2011
1:59 pm
What kind of dork goes back to a job that he got FIRED from? Get some pride man. Geez.
william r. west
September 9th, 2011
2:06 pm
boo thats bad stacy was a great road warrior reporter fun to watch please bring her back my fox atlanta please wake up to what you are doing stacy hang in there you will be back soon god bless you stacy congrates on your upcoming births of your sons
the ghost of Jim Axel
September 9th, 2011
2:18 pm
1. Stacey was sweet and hot but not so great at live TV.
2. Suchita was hot but incredibly self-centered. Fox 5 people are happy she’s gone.
3. Gurvir is awesome.
4. Brett Martin was gross. Ugh.
5. The next Road Warrior will get fired, like the rest of them have. Don’t do it, Mark!
Vivelena
September 9th, 2011
2:25 pm
Personally, I think Buck has a very cute personality! He had to make a transition from sports to regular news. Fox had things going good for awhile with their news team. The only advice i have for them is — IF IT AINT BROKE -DONT FIX IT!! Whoever is in charge over there – needs to get reassigned!!
Can's get over it
September 9th, 2011
3:08 pm
Fox5 kicked Brett Martin to the curb like Stacy. I may have to throw Fox 5 under the bus, especially if Russ and Ken Rod are shown the door.
Lincoln Bates
September 9th, 2011
3:15 pm
Karen Graham w/o the makeup is hard on my eyes so put her on the midnight shift or radio. Put Stacy Elgin on at 4:30-6a then bring in Mark and Gurvir.
malleesmom
September 9th, 2011
3:54 pm
Sorry to say, will not miss Stacey Elgin one bit. Not a fan. Hopefully she finds something else in another market.
Ann
September 9th, 2011
4:17 pm
Bad, Bad, Bad! Stacey was the only reason I watched Fox5.
ilka
September 10th, 2011
7:27 am
Gurvir needs to go…..she doesn’t fit in. Her only interest seems to be segments where she can refer to her kids. Yet she acts like she’s too good to read the birthday names. She’s so DRY
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Eric
September 10th, 2011
6:59 pm
5 used to be good, back in the old days… before 5 took FOX away from 36, ending its 45-year union with CBS. Good Day Atlanta used to be very good in the old days as well. Still remember the original Good Day team of Amanda Davis and Paul Ossmann.
Amanda moved to the evening news… after Brenda jumped over to 11. Paul would later jump over to 11 as well.
Brett Martin was a very likeable Road Worrier reporter. Stacey Elgin was somewhat okay. Mark Hyman didn’t really seem to click. I think Buck Lanford and Karen Graham do a much better job as sports anchors/reporters. Jeff Hill is a good weather forecaster. I like Cheryl White as traffic reporter, as well as fill-in weather forecaster. Both Jeff and Cheryl have lasted the longest at Good Day. I remember other Good Day talents that have come and gone… Ken MacLeod, Nancy Loveland, Christy Henderson, Marc Bailey, Janette Smith, and the late Keith Kalland. Suchita was very likeable. Gurvir discribed Good Day as the best job that she’s ever had, and came back to Good Day. Mark Hayes is pretty good too.
The TRUTH
September 11th, 2011
8:32 am
JOE — Was it Stacey or the other blonde that kept you up ALL NIGHT LOOOOOOONNNNGGGGGGGG??
J-pooh
September 11th, 2011
10:31 pm
Stacey, I wish you the best. I really stopped watching Fox -5 RW after Brett left. Fox 5 you have really messed up a good thing. Put Mark back in his spot, bring Brett and Suchita back. Send Girvir back because she is not as interesting as she use to be.
Tiffany
September 12th, 2011
10:28 am
Can’t stand Mark Hayes. Was never a fan of Suchita. Only watched because I like Brett Martin…down to earth and could relate to people. So I don’t watch anymore. If Brett Martin Comes back I will watch!! Best wishes to you Brett!
The Rock
September 12th, 2011
1:08 pm
The Rock says that the Jabronis at Fox 5 are idiots! Who, in their right mind, would dismiss Suchita Vadlamani? Some people just don’t get it: she was the reason we tuned in to Good Day Atlanta everyday. The chemistry between Mark, Suchita, Jeff and Cheryl was great! Why did you mess with a good thing managers? Stacy was a hottie too. Gurvir’s lisp get’s on my last nerve. The management is screwing up Good Day Atlanta.
chris
September 12th, 2011
7:12 pm
Well my tv will be on 46 for now on in the morning,
Rhonda Cobb
September 13th, 2011
1:32 pm
Brett Martin you were the best Road Warrior, after you left they should have changed the name. I do miss the old line up also. Fox5 you really upset your fans when you move people around like that.
BUCK
September 13th, 2011
8:44 pm
The last name is Lanford, not Langford.
Asweppl
September 13th, 2011
8:46 pm
Who cares about the blonds. You may think their hair is pretty, but their faces generally are ugly.
Banned Poster
September 15th, 2011
11:05 pm
All of this over a morning show field reporter? I liked watching her and thought she put on a good face and fun reporting. However, the morning show at Fox 5 is not as top notch as it could be. Gurvir worked there before when the morning show was “innovative”. Mark Hayes is probably being bounced around until a more “primetime” anchor spot opens up (can you say 4pm newscast?). With sports being more focused on local acts such as high school and college sports and less on the pro teams, Buck is trying out something new and I believe he does a very good job at it. Fox5 does very good on its newscasts (notice how very little turnover has been in the PM slots over the last decade) and will eventually find the right mix for the morning show.
Good luck to Stacy, but folks understand that renewing a contract requires a commitment from both the employer and employee. She was obviously going to be out of work for a considerable amount of time and the employer felt it was in their best interests to go in another direction. I am sure she will be just fine in the area of compensation. I feel for her too and congratulate her on the news of twins, but this was strictly a business decision.
And to keep up with the theme of this board, Brett Martin was awesome as Road Warrior and will definitely be checking out his site.
william r west
September 16th, 2011
2:46 pm
fox 5 atlanta bring back stacy elgin the road warrior please fox 5 wake up you are getting rid of your best reporters and people god bless u stacy i know you will find work on another atlanta tv station god bless u stacy we will miss you on fox 5 atlanta you where a great reporter and fun to watch
Leslie Anderson
September 20th, 2011
10:45 am
Too many changes on GDA I loved Stacy Elgin. I really liked the way Mark Hayes and the weather guy teased and Suchita, and Cheryl White handled herself, they were a great team. management there is jackin the show up. I no longer like it!