Daybreak 270 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Legendary anchor Monica Pearson of WSB Action News 2 in Atlanta, GA is retiring this July. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/monica-pearson-retire/nHWLW/ I wonder who will take her position. I do wish they continue to have Jovita do the 5 and 11 and have someone else do the 4 and 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1367 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 They're never be, and NEVER be another anchor, broadcaster and communicator than Monica Kaufman-Pearson. Monica is an Atlanta Institution of Broadcast Television News. And I want to be the first to say this, if there's a TVNewsTalk Hall of Fame; I say we induct Monica Kaufman-Pearson as the 1st inductee. Monica, You're irreplaceable, you're true as blue as the Georgia skies. All of us at TVNT wish all the best in your retirement, God Bless. Oh, there's a special section of Monica on WSBTV.com http://www.wsbtv.com/s/news/monica/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Monica's been at WSB since 1975 -- the same year Angela Hill joined WWL (New Orleans), and there's no word of her retirement yet. I'm trying to find out of those two, which one lasted longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 232 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Congratulations for Monica on her splendid career. Hope she has a happy and fulfilling retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jero23 105 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Monica kinda of hinted to this July being her retirement month about 2 years ago while being interviewed on local radio station "V-103" in Atlanta. However, the only people that thought she were joking to pull their leg, but it turned out to be right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 270 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 So is Erin Coleman is going to be promoted because on WSB wiki pages, it sure looks that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1367 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 There's already a replacement named already, Jovita Moore will take over Monica's 4 & 6pm in addition to the 5 & 11pm duties... If I'm right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skbl17 188 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Well, today was Monica's final day at WSB. (Complete coverage could be found here.) I have to say, WSB-TV and Atlanta gave Monica an amazing sendoff. In the weeks leading up to her retirement, there were many activities and commemorations, including words of congratulations from GA's Congressional delegation, a gala, the dedication of a local school's library to her, congratulation messages from Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts and Oprah...I could go on and on. So tonight, I watched the 6pm newscast. The majority of WSB's 6pm newscast was dedicated to her, including looks at her past accomplishments. First off, John Pruitt and Chuck Dowdle returned to the anchor desk for a brief segment, and, for the first time since December 2010, the entire team (Monica, John, Chuck and Glenn,) were all brought back together for a few brief minutes! Monica received an Atlanta Hawks jersey from Zach Klein (with the number 37 - number of years she spent at WSB) and a bouquet of flowers from Jovita Moore. To close the newscast out, instead of the typical Coverage close, a montage of Monica's time at WSB-TV was shown, along with a final message congratulating her on 37 years at Channel 2. Monica Pearson was an Atlanta icon and an amazing anchor and journalist, so it was only fitting that her last weeks and days leading up to her retirement had to be amazing, as well. Congratulations to Monica Pearson on a fantastic 37 years at WSB, and I wish her well in retirement! As for replacements, here is what WSB-TV is currently saying: Starting July 26th, she [Jovita Moore] will temporarily co-anchor with John Bachman at 4 p.m. and Justin Farmer at 6 p.m. “We are taking some time to decide who will take on which shows,” said Pittman. “We have a great team of anchors and a lot of newscasts. That gives us multiple options for consideration.” Jovita Moore will have a temporary role with John at 4 and Justin at 6; there are no concrete plans set in stone at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I believe Jovita's gonna take Monica's spot permanently. It just makes sense. I wish Monica a great retirement. She earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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