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Natalie McCann has departed Good Day Atlanta, the WAGA/Fox 5 morning show she’s been a part of since June 2016. Her final day was June 5, 2026.
McCann, who at the time she started at Fox 5 was known as Natalie Fultz (she married Brad McCann in 2021.), began her time at the station as a reporter; then she became GDA’s traffic reporter; then she added co-hosting to her duties on the show.
Her plans for a post-GDA life are to be more present with her family and to catch up on sleep.
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“After ten incredible years at Fox 5 Atlanta, it’s time to say goodbye…at least for now,” said McCann, tearfully announcing her departure in the final minutes of GDA. “I walked through these doors as a 26-year-old girl chasing a dream, and over the last decade you’ve been there through every chapter with me. You watched me become a wife, a mom to two beautiful children, and the person I am today. Thank you so much for being part of that journey.”
McCann left open the possibility that she could return to television in the future.
McCann, a graduate of Auburn University, started her journalism journey as a reporter with the Thomasville Times-Enterprise in August 2012, then was an anchor/reporter for Columbus, Georgia NBC affiliate WLTZ Channel 38 starting in May 2013. She joined Fox 5 in May 2016.
Natalie’s colleagues in and out of Fox 5 shared their best wishes on social media:
Will miss ya Nat!! No more training camps for us I guess 😂😂👏👏👏
–DJ Shockley, Fox 5
Love you!!!! Can’t wait to support you in everything that’s to come 🤍🤍
–Kelly Price, Fox 5
You deserve all the happiness and sleep in the 🌍 such a kind & talented person. Enjoy this next chapter ❤️
–Alison Mastrangelo, WSB-TV
I’m so proud of you. Love you so much ❤️ you’re incredible in everything you do.
–Maria Martin, WXIA-TV
Proud to have watched you as a professional, but even prouder to have been touched by your kindness! Best wishes in this next chapter!
–Tori McElhaney, Atlanta Falcons Senior Writer
you are the best!!! couldn’t be more happy for you and your beautiful fam ♥️♥️
enjoy this next chapter!!
–Zach Klein, WSB-TV
❤️❤️❤️❤️
–Alexa Liacko, CBS Atlanta, ex-GDA
Awwwww best of luck!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
–Mary Mays, Former WAGA Weathercaster
You are the best of the best. Wishing you all of the love and happiness in the world!
–Kaitlyn Ross, WXIA TV
Congratulations beautiful!
–Madelline Montgomery, CBS Atlanta
All the love for our girl! 🥹🩷🩷
–Alyse Eady, GDA Co-Anchor
We will miss you so much, Natalie! Enjoy this extra time with your babies ❤️
–Courtney Bryant, WAGA TV
Natalie!!!! 😢 Go be great in this next chapter! 😘❤️
–Christine Sperow, WAGA TV
Update: Weeks after Natalie McCann’s departure, she made good on her vow to return to GDA to personally say adios to another departing member of the show, Ron Gant, who, like McCann, left the show to spend more time with family.
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Back on set for a pretty special reason today! ❤️ Couldn’t miss the chance to surprise Ron Gant as he gets ready to retire. Congrats Ron! We love you!
-Natalie McCann
McCann has been active on social media about her life since leaving GDA, spending time with her family and raising chickens.
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