MACON, Ga. -- Jeff Cox has been promoted to fill the role of News Director for WGXA News in Macon and FOX31 News (WFXL) in Albany. Jeff will be responsible for managing a team of more than 25 journalists who produce over 50 hours of news content every week. The combined viewing area for both stations is over 60 counties. Julie Fries, Group News Director for Sinclair Broadcast Group, issued this statement regarding the promotion: