I personally like the new format WXIA/WATL has. I actually get something out of their news like Valerie Hoff's Ways to Save. They started having a mystery guest segment. Last night's mystery guest was Evander Holyfield and a one on one interview with Ted Hall. Quite frankly, I feel sorry for all people involved in the rapes, murders, robberies, and accidents each day, but I just don't need all of that to fill a newscast. Our country and the State of Georgia have a lot of unfortunate issues but to add all of the other depressing stories to those associated with the U.S., State, or County issues it's just too much day after day. People have gotten conditioned to think they have to see a gruesome accident or hear horrible murder details. Do you really need that information to get through your day? Of course not. Are you better off after hearing it? No. Why not learn about ways to save money or if an advertised product actually does what it says? That's a whole lot more useful. And of course you do need the weather and sports (at least many people want to know about their teams).
