Atlanta police prepare for packed Labor Day weekend
AAA ranks Atlanta among the top 10 domestic travel destinations for Labor Day weekend, and the metro area is preparing for massive crowds with nearly 50 planned events scheduled across the city.
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La'Tasha Givens is a two-time Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor with nearly two decades of experience in television news, radio and public relations. She has built a reputation as a trusted journalist, celebrated storyteller, and dedicated community advocate.
Previously at 11Alive News, beginning in 2015, Givens covered a wide range of impactful stories, including breaking news, crime, severe weather, politics, consumer and investigative reports. She is also the host, producer, and creator of The Business Brief, a live radio show on Hits 92.3. The show takes listeners behind the scenes of emerging careers and top industries across Georgia. The program earned recognition for its focus on local entrepreneurs and its commitment to amplifying voices within the community.
Givens launched her broadcasting career at WCTV (CBS) in Tallahassee, Florida, as a reporter and anchor. She then moved to Oklahoma, where she anchored on Freedom 43 and KFOR NewsChannel 4 (NBC). Before transitioning to television journalism, she worked in public relations and founded her own company, where she honed her skills in strategic communication and brand storytelling.
A proud graduate of Eastern Michigan University, Givens actively demonstrates the value of education and mentorship. She has received numerous honors for journalistic excellence, including two Emmy Awards, awards from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Atlanta Press Club, and dozens of community, corporate, and nonprofit awards and honors.
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