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ALLEN SHAKLAN LAST WEEK FORMALLY moved into his new office at Atlanta CBS affiliate WGNX-TV: a windowless room atop a red clapboard house. But the primitive digs are the least of Shaklan's challenges. Over the next 18 months, the new general manager aims to expand the station's daily news content from 90 minutes to 5 hours, build a new digital facility and overhaul the entire station's promotion, sales and marketing efforts. "It's really a startup for all practical purposes," Shaklan said.
As of last Monday, the station has a new owner. Des Moines, Iowa-based Meredith Corp. formally closed its deal...