Aungelique Proctor
Aungelique Proctor is a reporter for FOX 5 News. Before joining FOX 5 in 1994, this Atlanta native was an investigative reporter for WTLV in Jacksonville, Florida. She also reported and anchored at WKRC in Cincinnati, WMAZ in Macon, Georgia, and WALB in Albany, Georgia. But for Aungelique, her broadcasting career started on a program called “The Lawmakers” on Georgia Public Television.
Before working in front of the camera, Aungelique worked behind the mic at several radio stations in Cincinnati and served as News Director at WCIN.
An award-winning reporter, Aungelique has followed the big story around the world. She has covered stories from the Million Man March to the touching stories of Hurricane Katrina survivors to the devastating earthquakes outside Istanbul, Turkey. Aungelique has won several awards including three Emmys, the Associated Press Best Newscast and a National Association of Black Journalists award for her report “The Rosewood Massacre.”
Aungelique is a graduate of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. She is a past officer of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists as well as a member of The Links, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and the Chums. When she's not on the air, Aungelique loves to volunteer with The Children's Restoration Network and the Sadie G. Mays Nursing Home. She's also a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church. She loves to travel and speak to children at schools throughout the community. Aungelique lives in Atlanta with her husband and their three daughters.
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DeKalb County DNA drive aims to crack cold cases
The county will host a Missing Person's DNA event this weekend.
Most likely place to be shot in Atlanta? Convenience store, police chief says
The police chief spoke to the Atlanta City Council about the places most likely to be hit by violent crime. He told them the most likely place for a shooting to occur is at a convenience store.
Senate committee discussing Fulton County Jail at meeting
The Fulton County Jail subcommittee met on Tuesday morning to continue its discussions about the problems at Fulton County Jail.
Atlanta police union alarms city with police life expectancy stats
The life expectancy of a police officer is only 66 years, according to the Atlanta police union. The organization is asking the mayor and city council to address that disturbing statistic by improving pension benefits for officers. The union also believes better benefits will help the city reach its desired level of over 2,000 officers.
Georgia senators debate law changes following allegations against DA Willis
Fulton County officials were in the hot seat Friday answering questions about Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' hiring of former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Fulton County Commission vice chair's flyer sparks controversy ahead of election
A campaign flyer featuring former Atlanta mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young has caused controversy.
Atlanta Fire Union proposes safety surcharge on event tickets to fund vital equipment
The Atlanta Fire Union has a novel idea to help buy some lifesaving equipment.
Fulton County official accused of spending campaign money on personal items
The State Ethics Commission has recommended the Georgia Attorney General take action against a sitting Fulton County Commissioner for mismanagement of campaign funds.
DeKalb County sanitation worker says sanitation system getting worse
Jerry Prioleau, a sanitation worker in DeKalb County, faces safety worries every day on the job.
Clayton County police announce bust of 'magic mushroom' grow house
Clayton County police recently made a significant bust involving a "magic mushroom" grow house, resulting in the arrest of four individuals.