CBS News is expanding its staff with plans to hire 40 more employees for a new studio in Chamblee. The team, led by Vice President Shawn Hoder, focuses on hyperlocal community stories and honest reporting. This approach seems to be well-received, as evidenced by a crowd in downtown Norcross on September 9.

The CBS Atlanta team has been growing since last fall, with over 100 people hired after CBS took over its affiliated station. The station is now broadcast on WUPA, Channel 69. According to Hoder, the team is still building momentum.

Further details about CBS News Atlanta's expansion and programming are available, including information about the station's ratings and goals.