ATLANTA — Local, state and national political figures are remembering WSB’s Jovita Moore as a “world-class journalist” and “consummate professional” as they express their condolences at her passing of brain cancer early Friday.
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“I remember her as a new reporter and working her way up to the anchor chair,” said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. “My husband and Jovita are Leadership Atlanta classmates, and our children are friends, so in many ways, we are family.”
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Mayor Bottoms went on to talk about Jovita’s impact and legacy in the city of Atlanta.
“Just a tremendous loss for our city,” Bottoms said. “I mean, a woman who loved our city unconditionally, who shared the news with us whether it was good or bad, but just the consummate professional. So many hearts are broken, because she meant so very much to so many of us.”
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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also sent his condolences to Jovita’s family.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Jovita Moore,” Kemp said in a statement on behalf of himself and his family. “Over the past six months, she inspired us all with her strength, courage and grace. Her legacy as a Georgia icon and world-class journalist will live on in the hearts of everyone who welcomed Jovita into their homes. Her professionalism and dedication to her audience made Georgia a better place.”
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff said Jovita was very much appreciated.
“Jovita was a trailblazer, great journalist and an Atlanta icon,” Sen. Ossoff said in a statement. “Her years of service informing the public of current events and holding the powerful to account are deeply appreciated.”
“Georgians’ hearts are heavy today as we mourn the devastating loss of Jovita Moore,” Rep. Nikema Williams said Friday. “A warm, steady presence in our homes every day, Jovita was, for so many of us, our link to the city and the world.”
“Jovita Moore was a beacon of light, both on television and in person,” said Georgia’s Speaker of the House David Ralston. “May her memory be a source of comfort, and may we follow the example of someone who made everyone’s day brighter.”
U.S. Raphael Warnock called Jovita a beautiful spirit and offered a message to her children.
“Jovita had such a good spirit, beautiful inside and out, and I always enjoyed chatting with her,” Sen. Warnock said. “I’m sending light to the entire WSB-TV team and everyone across our state who loved her. She will be deeply missed, and may God’s peace and her life lessons abide with her children.”
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