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
Georgia Democrats file ‘Fight Back on ICE’ legislation to ‘unmask’ federal agents
Georgia Senate Democrats introduced legislation to tighten oversight of ICE agents Tuesday.
Georgia legislators return to tackle high cost of living, foster care
Georgia's 2026 legislative session begins with a focus on a $85M foster care shortfall, property tax reform, and a GOP plan to eliminate state income tax.
Georgia's 2026 Legislative Session: What you need to know ahead of Monday’s gavel-in
Affordability is the buzzword for Georgia lawmakers, but what could that mean for you this session?
Bernice King: Why Dr. King’s nonviolence principles are crucial in 2026
King Center CEO Bernice King said her father's teachings are more important now than ever, given today's turbulent times.
Lawmakers moving closer to ending Georgia income tax
A Republican-led committee approved a final report outlining a plan to eliminate Georgia’s income tax
Georgia braces for 'wave' of special elections following legislative resignations
Georgia faces a surge of special elections in 2026 following the resignations of Marjorie Taylor Greene and state representatives Karen Bennett and Lynn Heffner.
Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Former Georgia GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan marks Jan. 6 anniversary as Democratic candidate
Former Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan reflected on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Monday
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Judge clears path for Georgia election board to access Fulton County 2020 ballots
Judge orders Fulton County to release 2020 election ballots and records to the Georgia State Election Board.