WACN 21 is Atlanta’s local news source — and we’re live whenever news is happening.
The full 24/7 live stream launches September 2026. Until then, the live stream appears here during scheduled newscasts and breaking-news coverage.
On the schedule
WACN 21 News produces five daily newscasts at the following times:
| Newscast | Time | Days |
|---|---|---|
| WACN 21 Sunrise | 5:00 – 7:00 AM | Mon–Fri |
| WACN 21 Midday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Mon–Fri |
| WACN 21 at 5 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Mon–Fri |
| WACN 21 at 6 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Mon–Fri |
| WACN 21 Tonight | 10:00 – 11:00 PM | Mon–Sun |
| WACN 21 Weekend Morning | 8:00 – 10:00 AM | Sat–Sun |
Live streaming
The live stream is available free, with no login required, on supported devices and browsers. We do not run ads against the live stream — the only ad inventory is the regular pre-roll on on-demand video.
Live blog
When we’re not on the air with a formal newscast, our reporters post to a live blog at /live/blog/ during major events — statehouse debates, election nights, severe weather, World Cup matches, and any other major Atlanta story.
How to reach us while we’re live
If you have a breaking-news tip that we should consider going to air for, the fastest ways to reach us are:
- Signal: +1 (404) 555-2121 (confidential)
- Email: tips@wacn21.com
- Phone (newsroom): (404) 555-2100
- Phone (breaking news after hours): (404) 555-2199
Do not use these for advertising inquiries or general comments — those go to the addresses on the Contact page.
What’s coming
- Closed captioning for all newscasts (already live for the 6 PM and 10 PM)
- Replay on demand for the previous 7 days
- Live radar integrated with the newscast (for weather coverage)
- Multi-language audio tracks (Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean) for the 5 PM and 10 PM newscasts (rolling out through 2026)
The WACN 21 newsroom is led by Lena Bishop (Opinion Editor) and our broadcast team. Reach the assignment desk at desk@wacn21.com.