Candace McCowan is a journalist and weekend news anchor and reporter for WSB-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program WSB Tonight
Breakthrough:Graduated from Centennial High School in Alpharetta, Georgia
10 Quick Facts About Candace McCowan
- Full Name: Candace McCowan
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program WSB Tonight
- Current Role: Weekend news anchor and reporter
- Current Employer: WSBTV
- Place of Birth: Alpharetta, Georgia
- Children: Henry
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government
Candace McCowan Age
Candace McCowan's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Centennial High School and University of Alabama.
- Centennial High School
- University of Alabama
Career & Work
Candace McCowan's career includes news and reporting roles with WSB-TV, a television station and WABC-TV.
Organization: WSB-TV
Role: Weekend News Anchor and Weekday Reporter
Period: July 2022–Present
Details: Atlanta, Georgia
Organization: WABC-TV
Role: News Reporter
Period: Before July 2022
Details: New York City, New York · Reported for ABC7 Eyewitness News, including pandemic coverage and protests following George Floyd's death.
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Early career
Details: Savannah, Georgia
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Memphis, Tennessee
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: Tampa, Florida
Rise to Fame
Candace McCowan rose to prominence for her role on the television show WSB Tonight.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes WSB Tonight, Channel 2 Action News, and ABC7 Eyewitness News.
Television
- TV Show: WSB Tonight (Weekend Anchor, 2022-Present) — Weekend 11 p.m. newscast
- TV Show: Channel 2 Action News (Reporter, 2022-Present) — Atlanta-area news reporting
- TV Show: ABC7 Eyewitness News (Reporter, Before 2022) — New York television news reporting
- Work: Georgia Early Voting Coverage (Reporter, October 2026) — Reporting on early voter turnout and public participation
- Work: Atlanta Dream Coverage (Reporter, October 2026) — Reporting on the Atlanta Dream and interest in women's professional basketball
Notable Coverage
- COVID-19 Pandemic in New York - WABC-TV - 2020 - Reported from New York during the pandemic
- Protests Following George Floyd's Death - WABC-TV - 2020 - Covered demonstrations and unrest following George Floyd's death
- Georgia Early Voting - WSB-TV - 2026 - Reported on the opening of early voting and voter turnout
- Georgia Public Service Commission Elections - WSB-TV - 2026 - Reported on elections affecting the board responsible for oversight of utility rates
- Atlanta Women's Professional Sports - WSB-TV - 2026 - Covered the growing audience for women's sports and the Atlanta Dream
- DeKalb County Water Pipe Dispute - WSB-TV - 2026 - Reported on a resident's request for reimbursement following a water pipe repair
Candace McCowan Family & Relationships
She has 1 child, Henry.
- Children:
- Henry (2021)
Lesser Known Facts
- Grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia.
- Worked in Savannah, Memphis, Tampa and New York City before returning to the Atlanta area.
- Covered the COVID-19 pandemic from New York City.
- Enjoys spending time with extended family in metro Atlanta.
- Welcomed a son named Henry in 2021, according to an ABC7 announcement.
- Returned to the Atlanta area professionally in July 2022.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Candace McCowan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Alpharetta, Georgia
Family & Relationships
- Children: Henry
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $47,000–$205,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $332,000–$4,745,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
