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 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.
Uber drivers in Atlanta report earnings slashed in half due to AI vehicles
Atlanta rideshare drivers report drastic earnings drops and corporate displacement one year after Waymo launched its autonomous vehicle fleet.
Grieving DeKalb mother calls son's killer 'a coward'
DeKalb County police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a local trucker nearly one year ago, leaving his family desperate for justice.
Poll shows Georgia Democrats ahead in senate, gubernatorial races
Democrats have secured early leads in Georgia's high-profile Senate and gubernatorial races, according to a recent Fox News poll.
Bell Mountain twins' deaths: Family now accepts GBI ruling
The aunt of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis says the family now accepts the GBI's ruling after independent reviews.
DeKalb County data center freeze extended after residents speak out
With several facilities proposed for the southwestern part of the county, local officials are urging residents to stay engaged and attend upcoming meetings to voice their concerns over potential utility costs, water usage, and noise pollution.
Republican Rick Jackson makes first general election campaign stop in Doraville
Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson made his first official campaign appearance since winning the Georgia primary runoff Friday.
Georgia election bill deadlines: New law delays ballot QR code removal
The law pushes back a previous July 1 deadline to eliminate QR codes from ballots, extending their use until January 2028.
World Cup Atlanta match traffic: How officials monitor and control it all
Atlanta World Cup traffic is being monitored through a new integrated command center at City Hall during Wednesday's big match.