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
New online safety concerns as Georgia students head back to school
As thousands of students across metro Atlanta head back to the classroom, digital safety experts are reminding parents that the new school year also brings increased online risks.
Detectives seek clues in 2000 Cartersville murder of Patricia Ann Hanlon
Cartersville police Patricia Hanlon murder investigators are renewing their call for public assistance in the unsolved homicide in Cartersville.
Georgia cattle farmers gain national access under major USDA deal
A new federal agreement allows Georgia-inspected meat processors to ship products across state lines, expanding market access for local cattle farmers.
New AARP poll: Older voters hold the key to Georgia's top 2026 races
A new AARP poll shows Democrats lead overall in key statewide races, but voters aged 50 and older consistently favor Republican candidates.
Federal agents target unauthorized drones flying over FIFA World Cup venues
Federal agents detected nearly 1,600 unauthorized drones and seized over 700 nationwide across all 11 host cities, including 95 in Atlanta alone.
Ossoff slams Trump, targets Collins at Rome campaign stop
The senator called Trump's recent national address a "failure of leadership" after the president claimed China hacked the data of over 200 million Americans.
How Atlanta used AI to prepare for the World Cup
The smooth flow of World Cup traffic came down to a high-tech inspection decision the city made two years ago, long before the tournament arrived.
How a simple look out an office window created Atlanta's iconic park
Centennial Olympic Park is currently serving as the central hub for Atlanta’s World Cup experience, packing in tens of thousands of soccer fans.
Georgia political leaders push back on upcoming Trump address
Speculation is rampant that the president will use the speech to air allegations of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, reportedly taking direct aim at the legitimacy of sitting Democratic Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.
Palmetto USPS facility: Union leaders calling for investigation
Postal union leaders are calling for an independent investigation after four employees died at the Palmetto processing center in two years.