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
Forsyth County father, son spend night in jail after Walmart mistakes them for crooks
Michael Kruse told FOX 5 he's probably been to Walmart hundreds of times, but he never would’ve imagined a trip to this one would land him and his son in jail, falsely accused of stealing bags of sand that a receipt showed they paid for.
How has Kennesaw State University maintained peaceful anti-war protests?
As protests continue on college campuses across the US, law enforcement officials in Cobb County are trying to open the floor for student voices to be heard.
Stolen campaign signs pose added challenge for Rockdale County sheriff candidate
One of the candidates running to be Rockdale County's sheriff says his campaign signs have been the target of thefts and vandalism.
Newly signed ‘Addy’s Law’ prompts school systems to re-evaluate bus routes
Major changes are in store for school systems across the state after Gov. Brian Kemp’s signing of Addy’s Law Tuesday.
Reverend known for helping Atlanta unhoused says emergency shelter denied access
A local reverend expressed disappointment over his unsuccessful attempt to help Atlanta’s homeless population during last month’s cold snap.
Popular Jamaican restaurant destroyed in Northside Drive fire
Firefighters responded to a fire at 226 Northside Drive around 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
ATL DOT officials unveil safety improvement plan for Midtown, West End corridors
After reporting 100 traffic fatalities on Atlanta city streets just three years ago, Atlanta Department of Transportation officials are taking steps to reduce those numbers as part of a citywide initiative to eliminate traffic deaths.
Facebook Marketplace theft suspect arrested during attempt to re-sell stolen bike
A man is behind bars after Fulton County authorities say he tried to re-sell a dirt bike that was stolen during a Facebook Marketplace meet-up earlier this week.
Atlanta City Council moves to revive animal services agreement with Fulton County
Fulton County Animal Control Services may soon be servicing the city of Atlanta again, following the severance of relations earlier this month.
Vine City residents, city leaders call for increased patrols after recent shootings
Some Atlanta city leaders are calling for a greater police presence in Atlanta’s Vine City neighborhood after a series of recent shootings.