Matt Johnson, WSB-TV

Matt Johnson, WSB-TV

Gwinnett County Bureau Chief

Matt Johnson joined Channel 2 Action News in June 2015 as a general assignment reporter. He is now the Gwinnett County Bureau Chief. Southern California is where Matt was born and raised, but there’s nothing like southern hospitality and he is thankful to call Georgia his new home. He comes from KFMB in San Diego, California where he was part of a #1-rated news team that notably delivered continuing coverage on a series wildfires in May 2014 for three straight days. Before San Diego, he spent two years in Little Rock, Arkansas where he specialized in reporting on city blight and neglected neighborhoods. His reporting career began in Killeen, Texas where he covered the military trial for the Fort Hood shooter and he broke the story about a controversial buyout of the city manager which lead to voters recalling the entire city council. Matt is a graduate of California State University, Northridge and won a regional Edward R. Murrow award for a radio report before receiving his journalism degree in 2010. He loves discovering new music, performing poetry, and exploring his new city. He’s always admired the Atlanta area and is thrilled to be back reporting in the south.

Going on your 1st post-pandemic vacation? Experts recommend overpreparing

It’s starting to heat up and students are starting to get out of school for the summer and many are looking to head out on vacation.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

Labor crisis continues across Georgia as Gov. Kemp announces change to unemployment benefits

The change comes because businesses need workers to operate, but on the other hand, some people don’t feel safe heading back to work just yet.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

Cybersecurity experts say pipeline attack should be a ‘wake-up call’ for everyone

While finding gas can be a difficult task as more and more stations run out of fuel, experts say it is still an easier task than getting the Colonial Pipeline back up and running.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

As vaccinations rates continue to drop across GA, doctors fear we’ll never reach herd immunity

There was a 27% drop last week in the number of people in Georgia getting their first doses, one of the highest drops in the country.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

Health experts fear slow down in vaccinations could lead to another wave of COVID-19

Over the last month, we can see how the number of Georgians getting a vaccine is steadily dwindling.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

State sets goal to get 80% of all Georgians vaccinated for COVID-19 by July 4

The state of Georgia is taking an ambitious goal to more than double its partially vaccinated population in less than three months.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

‘I don’t want her death to be in vain.’ Loved ones hope Afghanistan troop withdrawal is right move

It would mean the end to a 20-year war that began in response to the 9/11 attacks in 2001 on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

Health officials fear J&J vaccine pause could keep away those already skeptical of COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC and the FDA called for providers to stop using the J&J vaccine on Tuesday after six women developed blood clots in the brain and one of them died.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

CDC: Georgia among lowest percent of people vaccinated against COVID-19

Georgia health officials continue to battle vaccine hesitancy in rural communities while the State Health Equity Council continues its push for access in communities of color.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

State’s transportation agencies lay out list of projects they hope infrastructure bill will fund

The infrastructure proposals cover everything from roads to rail lines.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

Gov. Kemp says Georgia will not be part of any COVID-19 vaccine passport program

The privacy concerns that come with them could actually deter some people from getting vaccinated altogether.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 90% effective after 2 doses, CDC real-world study finds

The CDC studied nearly 4,000 vaccinated people over 13 weeks who were mostly front line health care workers. Those who received one dose were 80% less likely to get infected after two weeks. Those who received two doses were 90% less likely.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

Inside the mind of an alleged killer: Psychologists analyze motive behind deadly spa shootings

Authorities say Robert Long, 21, confessed to the killings to “eliminate the temptation” of his sex addiction.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

New CDC guidance gives Georgians hope that end of COVID-19 is in sight

The guidance says fully vaccinated people can meet with other vaccinated people indoors without masks or distancing.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

New Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses will go to teachers when it arrives in Georgia next week

Experts said the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be easier to distribute once it gets here and shouldn’t be thought of as a lesser vaccine.

By Matt Johnson, WSB-TV●

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