WGCL reporter Fred Powers has died after a long battle with cancer. Powers was well known in Atlanta for his willingness to place himself in harm's way; I still remember the night I watched him get Tasered, just to show viewers what it's like. It was for these pieces, which he always tackled with good cheer, that he was affectionately known as the human pinata. Although he hadn't been on the air in some time (save for reporting on the tornado that struck the Cotton Mill Lofts back in March), he was always, to me, one of the indelible faces of CBS-46. SP's condolences go out to his family, co-workers and friends. He will be missed.
UPDATE: Powers' memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, at Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree Street.