Former Fox 5 ‘Good Day Atlanta’ anchor Mark Hayes joins NBC affiliate in Dallas
Now we know why Mark Hayes so willingly stepped away from his gig at “Good Day Atlanta” on Fox 5 earlier this month: he has a new gig in Dallas as a morning anchor for the NBC affiliate, KXAS-TV. He will start in May, anchoring from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m.
“When a viewer turns on the news in the morning, Mark is the kind of person they want to see,” said Susan Tully, NBC 5 Vice President of News, in a press release. “He has a warm delivery and makes the early wake-up just a little more enjoyable. Mark had a deeply loyal following in Atlanta because of his personable approach to giving viewers their first news of the day.”
Tully declined to be interviewed.
Hayes, who was at “Good Day Atlanta” for ten years, hasn’t returned a phone call or text yet. He did emote in the press release using all sorts of big adjectives:
Their extraordinary vision and passion for journalistic excellence was what attracted me to this opportunity and I can’t wait to be part of such an outstanding news organization, rich with history and tradition, and dedicated to covering North Texas news. It is an honor and privilege to join NBC 5.”
According to Ed Bark, who has covered Dallas TV for more than a quarter century, Fox4 in Dallas is No. 1 and the NBC affiliate is a solid No. 2. I sent him an email and this is his response:
It’s a very competitive and close early morning race, with NBC5 trying to hold off the ABC affiliate, WFAA-TV, while also trying to catch front-running Fox4.
NBC5 still has an early morning overhaul in progress, and will still be adding a new featured meteorologist. So I don’t think it’s a bad movie for Hayes. And I’m sure he’ll be getting a fairly substantial promotional campaign in times when NBC5 seems to be serious about upgrading its product.
Brett Martin, the former Road Warrior at Fox 5, called this “a good move. He ran his course at Fox 5. But he’s a huge Giants fan. He’s going to have to adjust to life in the big D [with the Cowboys.]”
In case you missed Hayes’ goodbye on April 6 from “Good Day Atlanta,” here it is:
Mark Hayes Says Goodbye to FOX 5: MyFoxATLANTA.com
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136 comments Add your comment
skeeter
April 16th, 2012
1:08 pm
Congrats to Mark. A step up from the A to Big D; in terms of a larger market.
Mark
April 16th, 2012
1:14 pm
Good Bye! Way over rated with his trying to be macho when delivering sports. You will not be missed
TG
April 16th, 2012
2:06 pm
He’ll try to come back. They always do. Most people try to return to Atlanta once they leave.
MH
April 16th, 2012
2:24 pm
He surely WILL be missed! Hate that he’s leaving the Atlanta market, but wish him much success in Dallas!
Really
April 16th, 2012
2:31 pm
Congrats to Brother Mark. The Ques continue to do it big. I wish him much success in Dallas.
GC
April 16th, 2012
2:31 pm
Mark and his old team at Fox 5 were great. The show has changed so much. They had chemistry. Have been trying out new morning shows since Mark left. Fox 5 in the morning is just hard to watch now.
Rick James
April 16th, 2012
2:32 pm
Glad he landed on his feet..
Brooke
April 16th, 2012
2:32 pm
Bye Mark!! I will miss you!
Ms MJ
April 16th, 2012
2:33 pm
It seems like quite a few people here in Atlanta are heading to the Big D or Houston. I don’t blame them!!
mrj
April 16th, 2012
2:34 pm
I liked Mark Hayes in the mornings. Of ALL the people on mornings on all the networks in ATL the past few years, he was the one that you could seem to trust to give The News, without being just a talking head, reading what he was provided. He displayed a likable personality as well. His smile seemed genuine, as opposed to the canned, rehearsed tv smiles. One of my favorite parts of his morning routine was when he would introduce the Fox financial news analysts. He was always clever and unscripted with that toss to them, and you could tell by their reaction that they appreciated it as well. Buck Lanford, who has been groomed to replace Mark for awhile now, is good at sports, decent with news and is just ok for a morning show. Durvir is too rehearsed, and too much of a tv personality.
JT
April 16th, 2012
2:37 pm
TG
April 16th, 2012
2:06 pm
He’ll try to come back. They always do. Most people try to return to Atlanta once they leave.
STFU!
joe white
April 16th, 2012
2:38 pm
Have a great career sir miss ya
TroubleFunk
April 16th, 2012
2:42 pm
Good Luck Mark you will truly be missed. Go Cowboys
Trippin
April 16th, 2012
2:43 pm
Mark will truly be missed as Sachita. The entire mix of the morning show has put a sad face on me. I hardly ever watch it now, hopefully they will find an exciting crew to replace them both. Mark always put a smile on my face, something about him just got you going once you’ve heard what he had to say. Truly missed, wish I had met you before you left, but maybe in Dallas as I am a huge Cowboy Fan. Go Cowboys.
Gman
April 16th, 2012
2:47 pm
I liked him and Suchita better. I hate this Guvir chick.
Giantfanforlife
April 16th, 2012
2:49 pm
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I will miss Mark and the former anchors of Fox 5 morning team……the show now lacks any humor or warmth…I have stopped watching. Best Wishes in Dallas Mark…..(you will have a hard time there with those fans of the ‘Boys!)….Go Giants!
DL
April 16th, 2012
2:53 pm
The morning show is not the same will him gone. I’m searching for a new morning show to watch.
Kevin
April 16th, 2012
2:53 pm
Good for him… he was okay, but I just can’t get with the FOX 5 news format. I like the changes 11 Alive has made in recent years. Ted Hall is the best in the Atlanta market for any time slot right now IMO. He always throws in a little humor and ad libs well… he actually filled in for a couple of hours on 680 the fan’s “Buck and Kincade” (on the local ESPN radio affiliate). He did really well talking sports, and was enjoyable ‘unscripted’ as well.
fes
April 16th, 2012
2:55 pm
good luck with the new gig and the eyebrows.
Sirius
April 16th, 2012
2:56 pm
Agreed with Kevin 110%.
Bob in Sandy Springs
April 16th, 2012
2:56 pm
Mark was/is truly a class act……
PM
April 16th, 2012
2:56 pm
Oh, yes, he will be missed. I thought he had a great sense of humor, a quick wit! Congratulations to you, Mark. (and I’m always a cynic!)….
Good Day Fan!!!!
April 16th, 2012
2:57 pm
GooD Luck in Dallas not that you need it. You’ll be missed in the ATL.
Renee
April 16th, 2012
2:59 pm
What a great opportunity for Mark. The local news in Dallas is far superior to the Atlanta market – which is beyond pitiful. I wish him the very best in his new home.
Lola
April 16th, 2012
2:59 pm
Dang, now I have to move to Dallas
Dave
April 16th, 2012
3:03 pm
Why is it that people living in Atlanta always say that life, television, etc. is always better somewhere else. I’ve lived all over the US and had my pick of places to settle down. Atlanta is by far the best pick….and I’m from Philly!
Tex Gfield
April 16th, 2012
3:03 pm
Good riddance.
pw
April 16th, 2012
3:04 pm
Congratulations to Mark for landing a great new job. Sad that he left but they’d made so many changes that the show wasn’t the same anyway. I’ve not watched Fox5 since he left and have migrated to WSB-not my favorite but great traffic reports. I’ll try 11 Alive on Kevin’s recommendation.
Tex Gfield
April 16th, 2012
3:04 pm
Dave from Philly. We know its bad there. Please go back there. We dont want you here. You will just screw up our town like you guys did your own. Please leave now.
am surfer
April 16th, 2012
3:05 pm
Thank goodness. Maybe they will actually have people report the news, weather and traffic without their personal opinion and extra comments. Save all the small talk and joking around for the segments where it is appropriate. You do not have to be stale or impersonal, but I turn on the news for just that purpose.
Good News Day
April 16th, 2012
3:06 pm
Once the camera caught him picking his nose when he didn’t realize it was back on him. I could never watch Fox 5 after seeing that on tv.
Meeks
April 16th, 2012
3:06 pm
I will miss Mark and that very good looking Stacy Elgin. They brighten my day many of times.
Ned Puddleman
April 16th, 2012
3:07 pm
Joanne Feldman rocks!
RIcky Booby
April 16th, 2012
3:07 pm
I can think of one city in the nation worse than Atlanta…Hays, Kansas.
Steve
April 16th, 2012
3:08 pm
A great job for a deserving man. We miss you already Mark. Take care and have fun in Dallas.
hlp123
April 16th, 2012
3:11 pm
That’s great! We relocated from Atlanta and Dallas a few months ago and I will be so happy to see a familiar face. I always enjoyed him on Good Day Atlanta! Yay!
Vetta
April 16th, 2012
3:15 pm
I wish him good luck at his new “home.” It would have been nice if he could’ve find it at another local Atlanta station though.
CaliPeach
April 16th, 2012
3:16 pm
I started disliking GoodDay Atlanta ’somewhat’ when Suchitha V. left, but could stomach it because of Mark H. Now that he has left, I have since switched to 11alive. They have an awesome, positive format with news that is actually important to the viewer as opposed to Channel 2/WSBTV’s crime blotter format.
willie lynch
April 16th, 2012
3:18 pm
What a gracious exit. Good luck man, you were a breath of fresh air.
chc4
April 16th, 2012
3:21 pm
DId he really have a “deeply loyal following in Atlanta”? I am not aware of that.
david c
April 16th, 2012
3:24 pm
I didn’t even know he was gone.
mary
April 16th, 2012
3:25 pm
Congrats Mark, Dallas is lucky to be getting you. You’ve done a great job here and I will certainly miss seeing you every morning.
Omega20
April 16th, 2012
3:33 pm
A Great Omega Man! We wish you well in your new assignement. A truly great guy!
Sidewinder
April 16th, 2012
3:38 pm
Welfare recipients have to be drug tested but our wonderful Public School Teachers and anyone who works in Education does not. Maybe if the Welfare recipients could form a union as powerful as the Teachers Union they too could tell everyone they’re not pissing in no cup. I know a lot teachers who use drugs but they still get to interact with Billy and Susie during the week. Burn one coach!!
Kady
April 16th, 2012
3:43 pm
I miss Mark, Suchita and even the resident dumb blonde, Stacey Elgin. The morning show now is AWFUL! Lacks all the warmth and chemistry from the last crew. I no longer watch. Buck and Suchita are as boring as saltines.
The Chocolate's Melting
April 16th, 2012
3:44 pm
Since the ATL is known as “The Black Hollywood” it seems weird to be losing one if media faces.
Mark seems like a nice, happy, guy’s guy. Would probably be fun to have beers (or L.I.T.s) with the guy.
Good move for his career. A loss for the real Chocolate City.
Diego
April 16th, 2012
3:52 pm
Great that he found a good new job. I had a couple of group lunches with him a few years ago in connection with charity fundraisers–basically one of those off-the-clock type commitments these tv hosts just have to do after their morning gigs, and he was a very down-to-earth, jolly (as my mother-in-law would say), great guy. A couple of fun, relaxed lunches. My colleagues and I enjoyed the lunches and I think Mark did too.
david
April 16th, 2012
3:54 pm
Good Day Atlanta now has completely fallen apart. They are lucky that they don’t have any competition here in the ATL or this would have sunk their ship. What’s going on @ Fox 5?
N-Dawg 77
April 16th, 2012
3:55 pm
Loved Mark, along with the old team. Good luck in your new endeavor!
bali high
April 16th, 2012
3:56 pm
Liked him better than the people on there now.
Ummm....
April 16th, 2012
3:56 pm
So was he gay? Not trying to sound funny or anything? But he always made me wonder…. And he worked with a lot of hot chicks (especially Suchita) and he never seem to ever try any of them…. If I worked with any of those ladies on there, I would had been fired (for sexual misconduct) in a heartbeat…..
doodb
April 16th, 2012
4:02 pm
Losing Suchita and him is bad, but losing the Grape Lady was the worst. OOOOOOO, OOOOOOOO, OOOOOOOOO, OOOOOOOO STOP. OOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOO STOP.
Scooby
April 16th, 2012
4:11 pm
GoodDay quit being a good day when Suchita and Mark left. Hate the new format. I switched to Robin Meade on HLN in the morning.
Scrap
April 16th, 2012
4:12 pm
Good man …hate to c u go!
blkshepherd
April 16th, 2012
4:23 pm
UMMMM
Thats why folks Lose everything by chasing after skirts. If thats your only way of proving your a MAN and Not Gay i feel sorry for you. If you think sexual misconduct is something to feel proud of your an idoit and dont need to be working around women period. Now go register as a sexual offender since thats probably what you are.
rojer
April 16th, 2012
4:24 pm
Agree that the dude was a little on the soft side but I still liked him. He kept it upbeat every day… tough for me to get up every day, much less be happy. Dont really watch it anymore though… the new people range from OK to piss poor. Been watching HLN a little more and Mike and Mike but would prefer something local.
garth
April 16th, 2012
4:32 pm
Good riddance. This guy was not a reporter. He was just a mid-range news reader. If he was all that great then why was he eased out? The longest good-bye ever. Grow some balls Fox-5 you did the right thing in cutting this guy loose. But why the long sorry parade? When the fish starts to stink throw it out now. He will not be long for the Dallas market! Next stop Detroit or Cleveland..better yet Huntsville AL.
doodb
April 16th, 2012
4:33 pm
UMMMM is overcompensating. Most people who make these types of comments are the ones hiding their true feelings. Tell us the truth, UMMMM….you like Mark’s innocent smile and kind eyes, and tailored suits.
Who Cares?
April 16th, 2012
4:40 pm
Local TV is soooo awful, and not just in Atlanta. Hayes always seemed like he was trying too hard with a big smile and happy delivery. Just another fake local TV personality.
emack06
April 16th, 2012
4:43 pm
Congrats Mark. I was wondering what happen to you. It’s just ain’t been the same since you left. In fact, I now watch Morning Joe in the am.
Taboo
April 16th, 2012
4:43 pm
Good luck Mark!!! I miss you already!!! Not only were you great at your job, but you looked GOOD IN THOSE SUITS!!! Whew!!! ; )
Jackie
April 16th, 2012
4:43 pm
CONGRATULATIONS MARK !!! I miss you already. I agree with Willie Lynch what a gracious exit. And you really was a BREATH of fresh air. Peace & Blessings!!
CuteChemE
April 16th, 2012
4:51 pm
I loved Mark, Suchita and the traffic guy together. It started going downhill when Suchita left. Her replacement is stiff and too dry to work as a duo with Mark.
former Good Day Fan
April 16th, 2012
4:56 pm
Congrats Mark! Continued success to you and your family. Someday I will understand why Fox Atlanta producers fix what ain’t broke.
Mark Hayes
April 16th, 2012
4:57 pm
Two snaps in a Z folks!
Jack Mehoff
April 16th, 2012
4:59 pm
Congrats Mark! You and your partner will love Dallas!
Jimmy J
April 16th, 2012
5:06 pm
When Suchita left you could see the writing on the wall. The management at Fox 5 must be on dope. Suchita made that show and if she chose to begin her own show she would bury the competition that’s currently out there. Everybody hates on Stacey Elgin but she was easy on the eyes as is Joanne Feldman. Love to see a morning show with Suchita, Stacey and Joanne now that would be a prime crew!
Kimmie
April 16th, 2012
5:07 pm
He was one of the main reasons I watched. He will be greatly missed!! He brought a lot of energy to the show. Best wishes to him and his family.
kathy
April 16th, 2012
5:09 pm
Mornings haven’t been the same without you! Good luck on your new endeavors!
'trtainmntatitzbest
April 16th, 2012
5:10 pm
The Guvir that was here before must not be the same one. Very boring and not exactly eye candy.
JS
April 16th, 2012
5:13 pm
Whoa… I really liked Mark H. and Suchitha V. much better. I do not like Guvir. I focus now on WSB. Oh, yes, he will be missed. I thought he had a great sense of humor and a quick wit! Congratulations to you, Mark. Dallas is a great and unique environment.
Gavert
April 16th, 2012
5:26 pm
I wish you nothing but the best because you deserve it! I really miss seeing you in the morning, it’s just not the same when I turn on the TV now.
FOX Human Resources
April 16th, 2012
5:37 pm
Now that Hayes has left the building.when will Cheryl and Karen join him? They are the worst and please take Ken Cook with you also.Pink slip will be forthcoming next pay period.
duston
April 16th, 2012
5:41 pm
I never liked this guy!! Always seemed very boring to me. I had to quit watching cause he just put me right back to sleep!
mamaj
April 16th, 2012
5:44 pm
@ garth 4:32
Sometimes people are not “eased out”, like some want to think; but choose,or are offered other avenues for their career, just like what Mark did. I liked him, but that’s a personal choice.Who is beginning to grate on my nerves though, is Karen Greer. I also like Guvir, but she seems to be disappearing right before my eyes. The woman needs a sandwich on top of a burger.
Betty
April 16th, 2012
5:53 pm
Congratulations, Mark; Dallas is lucky to get you. Mornings in Atlanta haven’t been the same since you switched roles.
AJ
April 16th, 2012
5:59 pm
Good riddens! He is PRESIDENT Obama, not Mr. Obama, Mr. Hayes.
Eric
April 16th, 2012
6:00 pm
Mark and Suchita was Good Day’s dream team. I don’t know if their departures will help or hurt FOX 5 in the long run. Gurvir considers Good Day as the best job that she ever had. I still remember the original team or Amanda Davis and Paul Ossmann from 20 years ago. Times have truly changed.
james
April 16th, 2012
6:19 pm
glad he is gone..he was a racist,please bring back my baby(SACHITA) ….
J.T.
April 16th, 2012
6:27 pm
Mark, I cant speak for others but, I am really going to miss you. You are a very unique person. I only wish you the BEST. Ten years went by very fast it didn’t seem that long.Continue to be your Best in Dallas and you want go wrong.
cocotea
April 16th, 2012
6:41 pm
I miss both Mark and Suchita, they were a great team together. Unfortnately Gurvir and Buck have far to go. Gurvir is stiff, and always seems to have a fake smile on her face. Buck appears like he is still in internship mode. I am seriously thinking of swtiching to one of the other morning shows.
Jess Saieng
April 16th, 2012
6:44 pm
Can’t watch the show anymore, the guts have been stripped out of it. Mark seemed genuine, so did Suchita, I mean they delivered the news, yet remained a black guy and an Indian woman. I didn’t have to see Gurvir’s husband to know he’d be a large white dude, and I just heard about the horses one time too many.
SusanA
April 16th, 2012
6:55 pm
Congrats and best wishes, Mark. You will be missed. Fox5 just won’t be the same without you. God Bless.
frank
April 16th, 2012
6:57 pm
Good Day Atlanta is boring now they letting all the good hosts leave Suchita first and now Mark it makes no sense.
WillnAtlanta
April 16th, 2012
7:10 pm
Congrats on the new job and keep smiling, that’s your gift; that smile, that’s why people love you
ernest
April 16th, 2012
8:06 pm
Please tell the Lady that does the traffic to PUUUULLLEEEEZE lose some weight !! I know she can afford to go to the gym, let Guvir eat. And Garth GET A LIFE!!!!
Buck Langford
April 16th, 2012
8:47 pm
About time he left… holdin’ a white chocolate brother back yo!
Tune in for Joanne’s assets and stick around for a little Buck in the morning! Hey-oh!
John H.
April 16th, 2012
8:52 pm
Good For him! And bad for all of the haters on this comments page, get a grip!
Wes
April 16th, 2012
9:04 pm
Congrats Mark. Sorry to see you leave. Good Day’s new changes with Jeff being moved to weekends and the other Fox 5 sports anchors coming in just does not do it for me. Don’t know why the station changed something that was so successful. I now watch Good Morning America.
Who Cares
April 16th, 2012
9:09 pm
He sucked…
Nina Jones
April 16th, 2012
9:33 pm
I won’t miss him and I stopped watching fox five their always changing, they love to put black people in a bad light. Please, please, try to finds some stability. Thank you
Thomas
April 16th, 2012
9:41 pm
“He did emote in the press release using all sorts of big adjectives:” — Rodney… just because somebody DARES not answer your calls/texts — you take a cheap shot? Grow up, dude (and quit using Brett Martin for your FOX 5 source. He left years ago!)
Christine
April 16th, 2012
9:47 pm
He seems like a terribly NICE guy, but I hated him delivering the news. He was too goofy and I couldn’t take him seriously. Good luck to him in Dallas, but I’m sure that Fox 5 Atlanta will do just fine without him.
paco calderon
April 16th, 2012
9:53 pm
never saw even when i was home in the morning.
Michelle
April 16th, 2012
9:56 pm
I remembered Mark coming to the ATL and now I will remeber him leaving. It’s been great! What a privilege to see someone smile and grow at the same time. Good Luck!!
Rodney Ho
April 16th, 2012
10:14 pm
@Thomas I was actually mocking the publicist who wrote the quote because I doubt he actually ever uttered those words. Nobody actually TALKS like that. And Brett? Sure, he left years ago but he’s accessible and a nice guy. And yes, we journalists generally like people more when they return our calls. We’re human, too.
bswann
April 16th, 2012
10:52 pm
I enjoyed Mark. He has a warm personality. He will be missed but, I knew change was coming for him. He was too big to be out on the run of the circuit interviews. Thank goodness he know his worth. Fox 5 has lost its glee and I no longer watch it. Good Luck and God Bless Mark!
TV NEWS
April 16th, 2012
10:53 pm
JUST A huge jump – Atlanta is the #8 market Dallas- Ft. Worth is 5th, Good luck, Mark
bswann
April 16th, 2012
10:54 pm
I agree, Mark was tastefully dressed and he made a suit look so good.
BJ
April 16th, 2012
11:03 pm
Mark will be missed..like many posts before I WAS a loyal fan with Mark and Suchitha. They had great chemistry! The show began it’s decline when Suchitha left and I knew it was only a matter of time when they reduced Mark on air time. Sad, Good Day Atlanta is BORING now and I’m now a regular 11Alive viewer. GDA, get your ISH together!
aj
April 16th, 2012
11:40 pm
I missed you before you left – I felt something fishy was going on and did not tune in if I didn’t see you in the morning while getting ready for work. Wow, Atlanta has lost a good one. Muah Mark – A good look for tired eyes in the AM.
Cool Breeze from TX
April 17th, 2012
12:13 am
I watched Fox 5 for years with the team of Mark, Suchita, Jeff, Cheryl, & Brett. They had great chemistry (especially Mark, Jeff, & Suchita!) and the really knew how to improvise off of each others comments! When Brett left, Fox never found a good replacement for him and the show suffered a little. When Suchitha left (does anyone know why she departed), I became an irregular viewer. I thought Jeff was a temporary move, now he seems locked in to sharing the evening weather with Ken. And now with Mark’s move, I hardly watch at all.
I’ve returned to the radio morning talk shows and watch Fox or WSB only for traffic reports and weather. Great job Cheryl & Joann!! ~ Karen is a rising anchorwoman and Guviri seems to professional (i.e. polished) for the morning shows. Buck just seems to lack the warmth that Mark, Jeff, and Suchitha possess. Did I ask where is Suchitha?
Mark will have a blast in Texas!! As a Texan, I know his personality will fit right in and he will quickly develop a huge following. Hey Mark, you gotta eat some barbeque brisket!! There is nothing like it in this world!!! “You will be missed, my friend.”
mookie staylock
April 17th, 2012
12:37 am
um, I thought it was funny when Rodney injected PERSONALITY, and humor, and keepinitrealness (in a LIGHT, way), with the he DID use all kinds of big adjectices, etc, I thought that was funny. I read to laugh, um, and yeah, also, I am only commenting on that because Rodney, your response to the commenter was also funny. Also, I still remember you writing your comments from NeNe from another show you were forced to watch (and that was YEARS ago), because that’s the first time (sadly), I actually pondered (and looked up) “sic.” ok, the end.
mookie staylock
April 17th, 2012
12:38 am
oh, it was back when she was talking about her husband’s business/financial stuff has nothing to do with her or something, anyway. um, ok bye yee!!!
ColonelJack
April 17th, 2012
5:41 am
I’m a regular viewer of Good Day Atlanta, and will definitely miss Mark. Just as I miss Suchita. But the only true constant in the universe is change, and it’s always fun to break in a new morning show team.
Just don’t lose Cheryl.
DRCH2
April 17th, 2012
6:02 am
I echo the comments of others. Since Suchita left, I primarily watch WSB and discovered MSNBC’s early show and Morning Joe. They ruined the chemistry on Fox5’s morning show. Good luck to you as you lose more viewers!! Idiots.Best of luck Mark, blessings to you and your sons.
B-Bro
April 17th, 2012
6:29 am
Good Luck
Billy
April 17th, 2012
6:34 am
Good for you, Mark. You’re a class act and FOX5 here in Atlanta are wrong in letting you go or not appreciating you, whatever the case. May you be blessed in your new job!
Phyllis
April 17th, 2012
7:20 am
I am very happy for Mark and his family, however, I certainly will miss him each morning. Hope my friends in Dallas know how lucky they are to have him.
Carpetbagger
April 17th, 2012
7:31 am
Delta… I’m ready to get gone as well!
Rob Ear
April 17th, 2012
7:31 am
Rusty the Bailiff Fan Club needs new members.
CKeeler
April 17th, 2012
7:45 am
I recently moved to DFW from Atlanta and deeply missed Good Day Atlanta; it’s good here but not the same… I’m looking forward to seeing Mark in the mornings!!! There are some big shoes it fill in the ATL… Now if we could just get Suchita out here!!!
Shel
April 17th, 2012
7:46 am
All the Best Mark! I will really miss you in the mornings.
Ernesto
April 17th, 2012
8:05 am
To say that Dallas is anything, close to the ATL, you must be on some good
Stuff , I’ve been to Dallas , and it looks smaller , than Buckhead !!
Also Flat and ugly , has maybe two hills and 100 trees , hope Mark likes it
In Tifton , with a Few Highrises !! what a joke !! The ATL is the Capital
of the South and The new Hollywood , Dallas is the Capital of north
Tejas !!!!
NYG Are Losers
April 17th, 2012
8:12 am
So the Huge NYG Fan is landing a job in Dallas. Will he convert???? How can he survive in America’s Team’s City?? Good luck in your endeavors. You are already missed.
Atlanta Mom
April 17th, 2012
8:22 am
I have and will not watch Good Day atlanta again, it’s only a stuffy morning show now, WOW how I miss the days of Mark Hays, Suchitha and Stacy Elgin it was a FANTASTIC show. Congratulations Mark we will truly miss you here in ATL!
Debra Mason
April 17th, 2012
8:24 am
Dallas is the real winner! I stopped watching when Mark was being replaced with Buck!
Best of luck to the Hayes family !
Eclecticdiva
April 17th, 2012
8:28 am
Congratulations to Mark on his new position! You and I moved to Atlanta around the same time, hate to see you go, but what a wonderful opportunity for you. The writing was on the wall when they took you off of the air at 7:00 am. Buck is ok, but not a morning host. Just saying…
@Cool Breeze from TX, I agree with you on the dream team of Mark, Suchita, Jeff, Cheryl, and Brett! They were so fun to watch that I would be late to work! They had great chemistry. I hope that the show finds another dream team because it isn’t working right now. I really stopped watching when they shortened Marks time and made the other changes. I watch the weather and traffic and turn the tv off. Cheryl, I think you look good. Don’t pay attention to the other junk.
@Rodney, I loved Brett on the show so it is nice to hear from him. What is he doing now?? I would love to the segments that he did, he made them seem interesting and fun. I miss him dressing up as cupid for Valentine’s Day!
Met Him Once
April 17th, 2012
8:38 am
I was on the show a few years back modeling some wedding gowns for a local vendor. Met him and he was warm and very professional. Great guy in person as well as on TV. He will be hard to replace!
Good luck Mark and continue to build your brand. You are one of a kind!
Michelle
April 17th, 2012
9:24 am
Dallas’ gain is definitely our loss. I miss seeing and hearing him in the mornings. It’s so blah now…
Mr. Laidback
April 17th, 2012
9:53 am
There’s always a hater in the midst!!
Congrats Mark Hayes progress is always good.
Early Cuyler
April 17th, 2012
10:27 am
Jennifer Valdez is the only reason to watch morning tv.
Gramma
April 17th, 2012
11:01 am
I noticed that Karen did not state that she was “filling in” for Mark and decided to surf the net to see what was going on. I thought he was out ill, or battling the pollen here in the ATL. Well, sad to say, I’m just learning that Mark has transferred his talents to Texas. He was such an intelligent, personable, jovial reporter. A BIG LOSS FOR FOX ATLANTA! Best of success my son. I miss you already.
TV Insider
April 17th, 2012
11:01 am
Sadly, Rodney can’t write about the behind-the-scenes and off-air attitude of Mark Hayes, and why he will NOT be missed by most people at Fox 5 – it would be politically incorrect. But it’s easy to see on his Facebook page.
notaracist
April 17th, 2012
11:31 am
The four that were there before,doing the morning show, Mark, Suchita,Cheryl and,the blonde guy who did the weather,(sorry I can not remember his name) to me seemed to have great chemistry. They played well off of each other and genuinely “seemed” to like each other, almost like they were kin. Now I don’t even bother.
The Truth
April 17th, 2012
12:49 pm
Joanne Feldman puts Jennifer Valdez to shame. Best move Fox 5 made was Joanne to mornings.
JD
April 17th, 2012
12:55 pm
Good luck brother Mark.
Brett Martin go away.
What a creepy little man.
Ick.
Maybe
April 17th, 2012
12:55 pm
I agree.. the show will never be the same. If the new management wanted Mark to stay.. he would still be there. They have no idea what they are doing — what comes around goes around. I will never watch Fox 5 again. Can’t stand the new morning show format, the new people are boring boring and its so obvious they are trying so hard like each other. I miss Mark, Suchita, Jeff and Stacey.
Susanna Butler
April 18th, 2012
6:30 am
Mark, and Jeff are 2 of 3 of my favorite men here in Ga. I am from Maryland and came here about 2 months ago to take care of 2 grandchildren. I look at fox 5 every morning and Mark and Jeff were the2 people I look for. Oh yeah by the way the 3rd man in my life is my grandson Jalen Johnson he is my #1. I am moving back to Maryland in June and will miss you both. Thank you
Pam
April 18th, 2012
10:29 am
Hey, what’s going on?? I’ve been gone from the ATL area for bout 4 weeks. I’m now back in town, and for the last week or so I have tune into the morning news at GoodDayAtlanta, looking for Mark (my favorite) and just learned that Mark is GONE!! Mark, I love you on the morning news and always LOVE your great energy and humor in the morning…and LOVE,LOVE that great SMILE!! I Will truly miss you. It feels as though a member of my family has left. May GOD continue too bless you and your family in DALLAS. That’s it, I’m MOVING TO DALLAS!! Missing u in ATL..
HotlantaQue
April 18th, 2012
8:30 pm
Mark Hayes helped many of us start our day off on the right foot! He and the old supporting cast (Sachita, Jeff, Brett) on the FOX 5 Morning Show and GD ATL. were AWESOME!!!!! I actually stopped watching after FOX 5 began with their on-air line-up changes:-( Obviously the decision makers don’t watch the show in the mornings? Anyway, good luck Mark in Dallas, as you deserve the best!!!!!
sandt
April 19th, 2012
6:38 am
good luck we are gonna miss your smiling face
Kimberly C
April 19th, 2012
10:14 am
Now Im leaving Alt,Ga and moving to Dallas.. Fox5 WILL never be the same…
thatgurl
April 20th, 2012
10:36 am
Wishing Mark and his family all the best although I will miss him sorely. He was just so funny and warm yet professional. For the person who said he’ll be back, the selfish part of me hopes he does return. I was hoping another Atlanta station would woo him but it’s not to be. Oh well….whether they know it or not Fox 5 had a winning team with Mark, Suchita, Jeff, and Cheryl. It’s too bad they let it slip through their fingers. I think I will try Channel 11 too.
Woody
April 20th, 2012
12:04 pm
Good Luck Mark, you are truly missed, but glad that you found something that you like. Can’t watch anymore now that you are gone. I loved you, Jeff and Suchita. I don’t watch anymore because the format is BORING!!!!!! If you decide to ever come back to the Atlanta market, the City would be lucky to have get you back. Rock on!!
Selena
April 23rd, 2012
2:54 pm
Mark, You were the reason I watched Good Day Atlanta. I hate to see you leave, but wish you success with your new endeavor.