I didn't see it as funny at all.
It's the news and isn't supposed to be a gag reel... I agree with the news reporter chick.
I wouldn't call Atlanta a crap market by the way.... Easily top 25.
I like the city of Atlanta just fine...but most journalists seem to think that if you aren't in NY, Chi, LA, or DC, you haven't arrived. Thus, crap market, bitter bitch, etc.