Good Day's Paul Milliken, Buck Lanford recognized for hard work, contributions
Paul Milliken and Buck Lanford honored
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken was honored at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday for his reporting and Buck Lanford found out on-air that he was being inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame.
ATLANTA - Two familiar faces from Good Day Atlanta are receiving well-earned recognition for their contributions both on and off the air.
Paul Milliken, the show’s feature reporter, was honored Tuesday at the Georgia State Capitol with House Resolution 738, commending his dynamic storytelling and engaging coverage of metro Atlanta and communities across the state. State leaders praised Milliken for his fun and hardworking approach to feature reporting, noting his positive impact on viewers throughout Georgia.
Meanwhile, Buck Lanford received a surprise announcement during Tuesday’s broadcast—he’s being inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame. Lanford, a former basketball player at South Gwinnett High School, was recognized for his longstanding sports broadcasting career and deep roots in the Gwinnett community.
"This is incredible—thank you so much," Lanford said during the live segment.
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Buck Lanford surprised with HOF nomination
Good Day Atlanta's Buck Lanford was surprised to learn Wednesday morning that he is being inducted into the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame.
FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dana Fowle also received a special honor at the Georgia State Capitol this week, where she was officially recognized as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
Members of the Georgia House of Representatives presented Fowle with a certificate acknowledging her work as a journalist and designating her a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia—a title that celebrates her contributions to the state and its communities.
In a social media post about the honor, Fowle expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying she feels privileged to tell the stories of Georgians, challenge those in power, and advocate for the underdog.
Dana Fowle honored at state capitol
FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dana Fowle received a special honor at the Georgia State Capitol this week. She was officially recognized as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen.