Joi Dukes
Joining the news team at FOX 5 in April 2022, Joi Dukes returned to her hometown of Atlanta eager to tell the stories of people in the city where she grew up.
Joi is a product of Fulton County, Gwinnett County and Atlanta Public Schools. She graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida in 2016 with a degree in Mass Media/Communications and a minor in Journalism from Florida A&M University. She came to Atlanta from WRCB in Chattanooga, Tennessee after three years as the weekend evening anchor/reporter. There, she covered notable stories with nationwide impact including the historic 2020 presidential election in Georgia and former President Trump’s final campaign visit to the Peach State. Joi started her career in Macon as a multimedia journalist at 41NBC where she led coverage of the Georgia General Assembly and Georgia’s 2018 gubernatorial race. She also broke the story of Fort Valley State University’s sorority sexual misconduct investigation.
Joi's motto as a journalist is coverage with compassion. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her ties to the Atlanta area and broadcasting roots go deep as the daughter of former Atlanta Falcons player and veteran sports broadcaster Jamie Dukes. A fun fact about Joi is she was featured in filmmaker Bill Duke’s book "Dark Girls"—a companion to the 2011 documentary that explores prejudices in the Black community against darker skinned women. When Joi is not on the scene of breaking news, you can find her in the gym, hanging out with friends or watching a documentary.
The latest from Joi Dukes
Teen charged with DUI after plowing into nail shop, police say
Atlanta police say a 17-year-old suspected of driving drunk was behind the wheel of a vehicle that plowed into a Buckhead nail shop over the weekend.
Metro area dispensary president calls for more change after GDPH effort to address delays
Changes are coming to Georgia’s medical cannabis program.
Homeowner claims her insurance policy was canceled after agent held onto her check
A Clayton County woman claims her insurance agent held onto money that was supposed to go toward her home insurance policy—leaving her without coverage.
Memorial services for Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim at KSU, USF
Kennesaw State University and the University of South Florida are holding celebration of life services for Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, their former men's basketball coach who died in Tampa from medical complications.
Fulton County sheriff’s office honors slain deputy with domestic violence warrant roundup
The Fulton County Sheriff’s office is taking a stand against domestic violence.
Is $85K enough for a mayor? South Fulton's head honcho says not at all
A request for a raise that would double the salary of South Fulton’s mayor raised some concerns for residents.
Atlanta bar owners could save thousands with revisions to city code on alcohol licensing
A new ordinance could save some Atlanta restaurant and bar owners thousands of dollars a year.
WATCH: Surveillance shows thieves ram SUV into Buckhead luxury streetwear shop
A new business in Buckhead was forced to close shop Tuesday after burglars busted through its store front using their getaway car. Now Atlanta police are investigating the early morning incident.
Rockdale County residents hold candlelight vigil for elected official after sudden passing
Some Rockdale County residents gathered Tuesday night to remember the life of an environmental official after his sudden death last week.
South Fulton residents frustrated with squatters at home owned by agency
Residents in a South Fulton neighborhood say squatters have taken over a house on their street, and they claim this isn’t the first time it’s happened at the property, which is owned by a real estate agency.