Lindsey Basye

Executive Producer of Investigations

CBS46

Lindsey Basye is an 2x Edward R. Murrow and 13x Emmy award-winning investigative journalist at Atlanta News First.

She is the manager of the investigative team and has a passion for holding the powerful accountable. She has helped get corrupt officials arrested, laws changed, and hundreds of thousands of dollars back to individuals.

Before moving to Atlanta in 2017, Lindsey was the Special Projects Producer at WXMI FOX17 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Before that, she worked the morning show at WLNS Ch. 6 in Lansing, Michigan.

Lindsey is the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award from Olivet College, in Michigan. She graduated from Olivet with her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/Mass Communications, in December 2012.

When she's not exposing systematic problems and inequity, you can find her on the court, where she plays competitive indoor, grass, and sand volleyball.

Affiliations

IRE, NATAS, RTDNA

Awards

2 Edward R. Murrow Award RTDNA Awards

1 National Emmy Award

12 Regional Emmy Awards

News

Family files $40 million lawsuit in crash that killed UGA player, staffer

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT

By Natasha Pollard and Lindsey Basye

According to legal documents Dave Willock, father of Devin Willock, is filing a lawsuit against the University of Georgia.

Investigates

Police videos show desperate moments following crash that killed UGA player, staffer

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT

By Patrick Quinn, Ciara Cummings, Lindsey Basye, Tim Darnell and Josh Morgan

The fatal crash happened only hours after UGA's national championship celebration, and killed Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Jalen Carter was also involved in the incident.

Investigates

City manager in South Fulton resigns amid hostile workplace claims

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:44 PM EST

By Lindsey Basye and Ciara Cummings

Allegations of a hostile workplace and retaliation continue rocking one of metro Atlanta’s newest cities.

Better Call Harry

High interest rates result in repossessed cars, lawmakers discuss regulation

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST

By Harry Samler and Lindsey Basye

Bipartisan support grows to regulate the title pawn industry.

News

Georgia Aquarium rescues two orphaned manatees as species fights for survival

Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 5:14 PM EDT

By Jamie Kennedy and Lindsey Basye

Hundreds of manatees are dying on the Florida coast, because of boats, garbage, and a major lack of food.

Investigates

Disqualified: CBS46 investigation exposed felon trying to run for office

Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT

By Rachel Polansky and Lindsey Basye

According to the Georgia Republican Party, Chester Doles is not eligible to run for office, because he has not had his rights restored as he claimed.

Better Call Harry

Ga. man stranded after he says dealer’s GPS device disabled his car

Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 11:50 AM EDT

By Harry Samler and Lindsey Basye

Starter interrupt devices are used by dealerships to guarantee payments for auto loans. Investigation found Georgia doesn’t regulate this like other states.

Better Call Harry

‘Men Only’: Retirement community bans experienced female player from softball league

Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 6:20 PM EST

By Harry Samler and Lindsey Basye

The Del Webb HOA says Linda Evans can’t play in league games, because she is a woman.

Better Call Harry

Atlanta-based retailer Pup Socks under state investigation, again

Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 5:41 PM EST

By Harry Samler and Lindsey Basye

Hundreds of complaints against a local business leads to an investigation and a closer look at their charitable donations.

Investigates

State opens investigation into former Atlanta mayoral candidate following CBS46 investigation

Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 at 1:49 PM EST

By Rachel Polansky, Josh Morgan and Lindsey Basye

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office has opened an investigation into a former Atlanta mayoral candidate after a CBS46 investigation uncovered a slew of allegations against her, including running for office with a felony conviction, allegedly stiffing campaign staff out of thousands of dollars, and violating campaign finance laws.