Deidra Dukes
When Deidra Dukes is not reporting the big story from the field, you can watch her anchor her special "Deidra Dukes Reports."
A member of the FOX 5 family since 2005, Deidra, a California native, earned her B.A. in Communications at Chico State (Go Wildcats!). She got her first big break in television as an anchor-reporter in Fresno and Redding. From the sunny West Coast, she headed east to do general assignment reporting at Pittsburgh's WPXI-TV. Three years later, Atlanta viewers first saw Deidra reporting for cross-town rival WSB-TV. She made the leap to FOX 5 News in 2005.
Every television station needs reporters who can handle any type of story. From criminal cases to City Hall to the just plain unpredictable, Deidra goes the extra mile for every assignment! She is most proud of her contributions to coverage of metro Atlanta's biggest stories, such as the Fulton County Courthouse shootings.
Since moving to Atlanta, Deidra has involved herself in a number of community programs, working closely with groups such as the Junior League of Atlanta, the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, and as an adviser to the American Red Cross Minority Recruitment Program. Deidra and her son make their home in south Fulton County.
The latest from Deidra Dukes
Uber, Delta Air Lines launching loyalty partnership, airport shuttle
Uber Shuttle service will debut in May at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, offering scheduled, affordable transportation between the airport and downtown/Midtown Atlanta.
South Fulton officer critical, Fulton officer injured in deadly shootout
Two officers have been injured and a suspect is dead after a shootout at a hotel in South Fulton.
Court hears lawsuit over Georgia student visa terminations
The 17 international students from schools like Emory, Georgia State, and the University of Georgia claim that ICE illegally stripped them of their legal status without any due process.
Georgia Supreme Court hears Sapelo Island zoning dispute
The Georgia Supreme Court is hearing an appeal from Sapelo Island residents challenging a McIntosh County zoning change.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's ex-husband settles harassment claim by Muslim women for $75K
The ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly apologized after video of him shouting offensive remarks at three Muslim women who were praying at the Avalon mall in Alpharetta quickly spread online.
GBI seeks public's help in solving 17-year-old Dawsonville murder case
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help solving a cold-case murder.
How tariffs are impacting Georgia businesses
Some Georgia business owners say they are being hurt by tariffs.
Groundbreaking for Grady's new freestanding ER
Grady Health System broke ground on a new freestanding emergency department in South Fulton.
Key Georgia bills await Gov. Kemp's signature
The 2025 Georgia Legislative Session concluded unexpectedly early. Gov. Brian Kemp now has 40 days to sign or veto several key bills, including measures on religious freedom, tort reform, and school safety.
Georgia legislature passes controversial religious freedom bill amidst partisan tensions
The final two days of the 2025 legislative session in Georgia have once again proved to be active, if not controversial.