Sharon Lawson is an American journalist and news anchor for Wupa.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS News Atlanta
Breakthrough:Appointed anchor for Good Day Atlanta at FOX 5, becoming a prominent voice in the regional Georgia television ecosystem
10 Quick Facts About Sharon Lawson
- Full Name: Sharon Lawson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program CBS News Atlanta
- Current Employer: WUPA
- Place of Birth: United States
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Notable Work: Being Black in America
- Media Level: Regional
Sharon Lawson Age
Sharon Lawson's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended University of Central Florida, where she earned a Graduate.
- University of Central Florida
- Qualification: Graduate
Career & Work
Sharon Lawson's career includes news and reporting roles with WUPA and WAGA-TV, a television station.
Organization: WUPA
Role: News Anchor
Period: 2026–Present
Details: Atlanta, GA · Joined CBS News Atlanta following the station's network transition to a primary CBS station.
Organization: WAGA-TV
Role: Morning News Anchor
Period: 2017–2026
Details: Atlanta, GA
Organization: WTVJ
Role: News Anchor and Reporter
Period: Long-term tenure
Details: Miami, FL · Spent substantial on-air years at NBC 6, focusing on regional inequality and diversity specials.
Organization: Southwest Florida News
Role: Photojournalist
Period: Early career
Details: Florida · Began her long-term broadcasting track working initially behind the camera.
Rise to Fame
Sharon Lawson rose to prominence for her role on the television show Being Black in America.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Being Black in America and Journey to Be Fibroids Free.
- TV Show: Being Black in America (Reporter / Host) — Emmy Award-winning television news special produced during her tenure in Miami
- TV Show: Journey to Be Fibroids Free (Host / Subject) — Personal health documentary special that earned a regional Emmy Award
Notable Coverage
- Las Vegas Mass Shooting - FOX 5 Atlanta - 2017 - Dispatched to Las Vegas to provide early on-the-scene live field reporting of the tragedy
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Outstanding Television Special Documentaries
Lesser Known Facts
- Is an active, long-term legacy sister member of the nationwide Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Sharon Lawson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: United States
Measurements
- Hair Color: Black
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
