Natasha Pollard

Digital Content Producer

Atlanta News First

Natasha is originally from Dayton, Ohio. Her passion for television/journalism started when she first saw her older brother report the local news in her hometown, and she studied broadcasting in high school. She moved to Atlanta to further her career and received a degree in media communications at Full Sail University. Natasha is also a certified makeup artist. She previously worked at MAC Cosmetics as a makeup artist and did makeup for people like Dr. Jackie of Married to Medicine, runway makeup for 50 Shades of Pink Foundation and our very own Shon Gables recently! Natasha has also written and produced music for herself and others. She loves poetry and interviewing celebrities on the red carpet.

Politics

Former Atlanta Mayor leaving White House job

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 12:42 PM EST

By Natasha Pollard

Former Atlanta Mayor Kiesha Lance Bottoms is leaving the White House to return to Atlanta.

State

UGA Police releases details about incident involving UGA transfer ‘Rara’ Thomas

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:52 AM EST

By Atlanta News First staff and Natasha Pollard

A wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs was arrested in Athens overnight for domestic violence.

State

NWS confirms 10 tornadoes touched down across Georgia on Thursday

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:42 AM EST

By Natasha Pollard

The NWS has confirmed there were 3 tornadoes on the ground at the same time in Spalding County on Thursday during the severe storms that left significant damage to homes, businesses, trees and vehicles.

Sports

Sports Illustrated to release special Bulldogs National Championship commemorative issue

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST

By Natasha Pollard

In recognition of the first back-to-back win in the college football playoffs era, Sports Illustrated is creating a special commemorative issue, celebrating their amazing year.

News