After more than 16 years, Justin Farmer is leaving WSB-TV as an anchor to pursue a career in the finance industry.

Farmer, an Atlanta native and Emmy-winning journalist, said as he takes this new career path, he will serve as a special contributor on economic, financial and political issues for Channel 2 Action News.

His final day on air as an anchor will be Nov. 26.

“I’m deeply grateful to WSB-TV and our viewers,” said Farmer. “It has been such a privilege to be with you in our great city and state sharing the moments that have shaped our lives.”

Marian Pittman, president of WSB-TV and CMG content praised his work, saying “his commitment to covering local news in North Georgia is second to none and we wish him the best as he takes on a new path in his career. I want to thank Justin for his dedication to WSB-TV and for his almost two decades of service to our viewers.”

Farmer, 54, is the son of Don Farmer, a former newscaster in Atlanta.

He attended Darlington School in Rome and earned a degree in political science from Boston College. Before working at WSB-TV, he worked at stations in Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, Denver and Dallas.

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