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
Atlanta firefighters honored on 9/11 for saving 8 in Vine City fire
Thick smoke, raging flames, and children trapped on upper-floor balconies made for a chaotic scene when a 3:30 a.m. fire at the Magnolia Park Apartments in Vine City left families fighting for survival one year ago.
Neighbor describes fatal LaGrange shooting that killed 2, injured 1
Two people were killed and a juvenile was shot in the leg Monday night at a LaGrange apartment complex.
Apalachee High shooting: Community marking 2 years since tragedy
Friday marks two years since four people were killed and nine others injured in the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting at Apalachee High School.
Inside the debate dispute shaping the Georgia governor race
Polling shows the Georgia gubernatorial race in a dead heat with just eight weeks remaining until Election Day.
Gwinnett DA sues Georgia over nonpartisan election law
Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Georgia law that makes several metro Atlanta county offices nonpartisan.
Georgia releases $93M to modernize rural hospitals across the state
Georgia’s rural healthcare system is getting a major financial infusion. The state is distributing funds to modernize dozens of rural hospitals.
Autistic patient sexually assaulted at Smyrna psychiatric facility, lawsuit claims
Attorneys for the guardian of a 20-year-old vulnerable adult patient filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan governor discuss healthcare, costs at rally
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared alongside Keisha Lance Bottoms at a Marietta church to discuss Medicaid expansion and economic issues.
Georgia lawmakers launch panel on rising foster care costs
A newly formed bipartisan joint study committee met at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to tackle surging child welfare expenses after unexpected cost mismatches left state agencies facing an estimated $85 million budget shortfall.
Bill aims to block TSA data sharing with ICE after airport arrests
Advocates and lawyers are warning about a rise in immigration arrests at U.S. airport.