Q&A on the News

Q: On CNBC News, at 4 p.m, there was a show hosted by Kelly Evans and Bill Griffeth. A couple of weeks ago, Griffeth disappeared from the show. What happened to him? — Willis Reasons, Roswell

A: Griffeth left “Closing Bell,” a financial news program running from 3 to 5 p.m. each weekday, to co-host the CNBC-produced show, “Nightly Business Report.”

In March, Griffeth, who has been with CNBC since 1991, joined co-anchor Sue Herera at “Nightly Business Report,” which airs on public television.

Wilfred Frost, who previously hosted the network’s “Worldwide Exchange” program, joined Evans in Griffeth’s place.

Q: What is the job description of the lieutenant governor position in Georgia? —Patty Hill, Woodstock

A: The position of Georgia’s lieutenant governor was created in 1945. The state constitution describes the position as being both president of the Senate and the designated fill-in for the governor in the case of their “death, resignation or disability.”

“As the president of the Senate, the Lt. Governor presides over debate in that chamber and oversees the movement of legislation through the Senate. In this leadership role, he works with members of the Senate to introduce and shape legislation,” Danny Kanso, spokesman for Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, told Q&A on the News via email.

Q&A on the News runs Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Dillon Thompson of Fast Copy News Service wrote this column. Do you have a question? Call 404222-2002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).