WSB_TV Atlanta 2 media bias and reliability
Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in the centre. We have seen it on 19 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is WSB_TV Atlanta 2 biased?
Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is WSB_TV Atlanta 2 left or right?
Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for WSB_TV Atlanta 2 are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What WSB_TV Atlanta 2 has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with WSB_TV Atlanta 2’s own report linked underneath.
Two University of Mississippi students, Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, died on September 21. Kratom was discovered in a package during the investigation into their deaths, though its connection remains unclear. Causes of death are unconfirmed.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asAtlanta junior among 2 Ole Miss students found dead in Mississippi (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
A former Utah postal worker has been indicted for allegedly discarding over 300 mail-in ballots found in a church parking lot dumpster. Federal officials are using the incident to underscore claims of voting fraud.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asFormer Utah postal worker accused of dumping mail ballots in trash during primary (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Paramount has settled lawsuits brought by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America concerning its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlements pave the way for the $81 billion deal to proceed, pending final court approval.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asAgreement reached for Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery antitrust lawsuit (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Phil Klay, an award-winning author and Iraq War veteran, has been appointed the new president of PEN America. He succeeds Dinaw Mengestu, who resigned in July following a PEN report on the isolation of Jewish and Israeli writers. The organization has faced internal disagreements related to the Israel-Hamas war.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asPrize-winning author Phil Klay takes over at PEN America amid Israel-Hamas war rifts (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announces interest rate hike (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asBoard votes to close Kennedy Center (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asMitch McConnell returns to Senate after 3-month absence (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Record-high diesel prices have prompted Republican Senator Chuck Grassley to call for an embargo on exports. Farm state Republicans are pressuring the White House to stop exports, citing the impact on farmers and truckers.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asDiesel fuel prices reach historic high, almost $3 more than last year’s average (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asTrump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asTrump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
A federal appeals court has invalidated a Trump administration order that compelled the JH Campbell coal plant in Michigan to remain operational beyond its planned retirement. The court found the Energy Department lacked the legal authority to issue such emergency orders.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asFederal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asRemembering 9/11: Ceremonies mark 25th anniversary of the attacks on America (live updates) (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
A Chinese humanoid robot developed by Honor has run 100 meters in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record. The robot reached a peak speed of 14.5 meters per second during a test.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it as2,000 humanoid robots take part in robot olympics (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on 20 August 2026, hours after US President Donald Trump said he would meet Kim Jong Un. The launch coincided with joint US-South Korea military drills, which Pyongyang called a provocation despite their reduced scale.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asNorth Korea fires barrage of missiles toward the sea after dismissing overture from Trump (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the United Kingdom after six years in the US, but will not resume their roles as working royals. Their children will attend British schools from September, and King Charles III was informed of the decision on 16 August 2026.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asPrince Harry, Meghan Markle to move back to the UK, media reports say (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
The Congressional Black Caucus urged the Department of Justice to review the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, found days after disappearing on a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island. Local authorities say no crime is suspected, but Wells' family and supporters demand a federal inquiry, citing distrust in state investigations.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asLIVE FEED: Nolan Wells’ family, Rev. Al Sharpton speak about search for answers on teen’s death (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Congressional Democrats launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s efforts to deport military service members and their families, citing an Associated Press report that found over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops have been detained by immigration authorities. The probe focuses on coordination between the Pentagon and DHS.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asCongressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Hunter Biden disclosed in a BBC Newsnight interview that his father’s prostate cancer has metastasised to his bones, causing significant pain. The former US president, 83, was later seen in public wearing a dark suit and using a cane. Outlets varied in emphasis, with left-rated reports focusing on the medical details and right-rated digests noting the political context.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asHunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations with Iran would be 'messy' and 'take some time', describing Iranians as 'extremely difficult people'. President Donald Trump claimed a deal to reopen the Hormuz Strait was 'right around the corner', while Iran's president said communicating with its leader was 'very difficult'.
WSB_TV Atlanta 2 reported it asIran makes new strait demands, the UAE says a ship was targeted and other Middle East news (opens WSB_TV Atlanta 2 in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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Very high factuality
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Who owns it
- Cox Media GroupMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
- Apollo Global ManagementPrivate Equityparent group
- Cox EnterprisesMedia Conglomerateparent group
Where it publishes from
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 19
- Reports listed
- 19
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 9 August 2026
19 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. WSB_TV Atlanta 2 is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 19 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of WSB_TV Atlanta 2: its report arrived a median of 18 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 25 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 25 September 2026. Ratings pulled 10 September 2026.
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