John Bachman leaving WSB to head for WTEV/WAWS

[skbl17 188]

John Bachman is leaving WSB-TV for Cox Media Group's sister operation in Jacksonville. He'll remain at WSB for the next couple of weeks.

 

Here is the article from AccessAtlanta: http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2014/07/16/john-bachman-leaving-channel-2-action-news-for-jacksonville-sister-station/

[jero23 105]

It's understandable. John couldn't go anywhere because Justin Farmer was named the main anchor for the 5, 6, and 11PM weeknight newscasts. I would've left as well if I was passed over and couldn't be further promoted.

[TresGriffin 145]

I wonder who'll fill J.B.'s spot? Probably Craig Lucie. And if Craig moves from weekend evenings, who'll fill *that* spot? And for that matter, I wonder who'll fill in for Erin Coleman when she's on maternity leave. I'm pretty sure Jovita's not going to want to sit in that chair for 3 hours straight (although I'm sure it's been done before).

[Breaking News 849]

I say have Fred Blankenship do AM and double back and do 4pm. Have Carol and Linda do Noon together, or have Carol Sbarge do 4pm with Erin.

[TresGriffin 145]

Hmmm...If Linda and Carol did Noon, that would create a (rather rare) all-female-anchored news cast. WSB at Noon was like that in the early 90's when it was anchored by Chris Curle and Sandra Bookman with Karen Minton doing the weather.

[toxictwister00 25]

I'm sorry to see John Bachman leave, he was at the top as one of the best anchors at WSB, better than Justin Farmer imo. I think the best replacement I can think of would be Craig Lucie. Although Dave Huddleston may have a shot to take John's seat also, but i think he's better suited out in the field than he is behind an anchor desk right now.

[TexasTVNews 1379]

I bet you John, Sr. (retired from WHO) would be proud for John, Jr.