Randy Travis
Randy Travis is a Peabody Award-winning investigative reporter for FOX 5 Atlanta. Randy joined WAGA in 1990. In 1994 he moved to the station's distinguished investigative unit, the FOX 5 I-Team. Since then, his stories have led to businesses closing that misled the public, exposed government waste and corruption and even sparked criminal investigations that ultimately sent people to prison.
His biggest accomplishment, however, was to keep the innocent from being jailed in the first place. A series of stories in 2018 about police roadside drug test kits revealed how people wound up wrongly jailed because the tests falsely determined they had drugs in their car. His investigation discovered 145 false positives in Georgia in just one year. That project, "$2 Tests: Bad Arrests," prompted law enforcement agencies worldwide to review their drug test kit policies, with some dropping the use of them completely. That investigation also won the prestigious 2018 Peabody Award, one of only 30 honorees from around the world.
Over the years, Randy’s investigative work has also garnered two national Edward R. Murrow awards, plus more than 20 regional Emmy awards. He's also the recipient of the Henry W. Grady Mid-Career Alumni Award from the University of Georgia. In 2015, Randy was named to the Silver Circle, a lifetime achievement honor given by the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Before joining FOX 5, Randy reported for WMC-TV in Memphis, TN; WYFF-TV in Greenville, SC and WMAZ-TV in Macon. His first professional job in journalism came in 1979 as a sports writer for his hometown newspaper, the Athens Banner-Herald. Randy also worked full-time as sports editor for the Athens Observer in 1982 while completing his journalism degree at the University of Georgia.
At 29, Randy was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. To control his disease, he turned to running. Since then, he has become an avid marathoner and has competed in every Peachtree Road Race since 1993. Randy is also a lifelong Braves fan, a choice that somehow has had no negative effect on his happy marriage.
The latest from Randy Travis
Sheriff candidate claims arrest 'politically motivated' but offers no evidence
One of the three candidates for Douglas County sheriff brings to the race a unique experience: the only who’s been locked up in the Douglas County Jail.
3 Douglas County candidates may not be eligible in November
Douglas County's ballot lists three people running for reelection who may not even be eligible come November, all because they’re accused of actions that have already landed them in trouble
Video: Dad knew AR-15 under his bed was loaded. His toddler found it
The FOX 5 I-Team obtained body cam video that sheds new light on the decision to charge a Gwinnett father in the accidental shooting of his son.
Lawsuit: Landlord ignored Fire Watch rules, resident died in fire
The family of a man who died in a Cobb County apartment fire sued the complex, blaming a broken fire sprinkler system and the alleged failure of employees to properly watch for a fire.
'I will not lie under oath': veteran Gwinnett DA staffers refuse child shooting case
Two veteran members of the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office lost their jobs because they insisted what led to a child shooting was an accident and no one should be prosecuted.
Dallas man, who wrongly predicted terrorists, is back in business; why the city says shoppers are safe
Good news for bargain hunters and arts and crafts lovers. The Dallas Markets are back in business.
Panel: Douglas judge guilty of 'systemic incompetence'
She must go. That’s the unanimous recommendation from a hearing panel investigating Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson.
Wedding crashers: Controversial spraying plagues historic site
It all seemed so perfect. A family from Washington State buys a historic home/wedding venue and then moves to quiet Hancock County a couple of hours east of Atlanta.
GA cop reinstated after appealing termination for arresting innocent drivers
A Commerce cop fired for repeatedly charging innocent people with DUI is now fighting to regain his job.
Timeline of Fulton County DA Fani Willis - Nathan Wade relationship
The FOX 5 I-Team has put together a timeline of the Willis-Wade relationship.