
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 World Cup prep: Nonprofit launches massive downtown cleanup Saturday
With Atlanta preparing to take center stage on the international scene, one local nonprofit is stepping up to help spruce up the city before the crowds arrive.
Why Josh McLaurin thinks he can flip Georgia's lieutenant governor seat
State Senator Josh McLaurin and former State Senator Nabilah Parkes are making a final grassroots push across Georgia.
GOP runoff: Burt Jones debates next to empty podium as Rick Jackson rallies in Kennesaw
Republican candidates Burt Jones and Rick Jackson pitched contrasting messages to supporters as the gubernatorial runoff race intensifies.
Greg Dolezal frames conservative platform for June 16 GOP runoff
Republican candidate State Sen. Greg Dolezal discussed his platform ahead of the upcoming Georgia lieutenant governor runoff debate.
Why Burt Jones says his billionaire opponent is hiding his past
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones faces healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson in a high-stakes Georgia primary runoff election on June 16.
Police release new images in deadly Piedmont Park shooting
The family of 16-year-old Tianah Robinson joined law enforcement on Thursday to plead for public assistance in solving her murder.
Businessman Rick Jackson says his business solutions can fix Georgia
Republican Rick Jackson stopped by FOX 5 to discuss his campaign ahead of a runoff election against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for the governor's seat.
Double amputee describes 'horrific' conditions in Georgia ICE custody
Double amputee Rodney Taylor spoke publicly Monday for the first time since being released from federal immigration detention after spending more than 15 months at the Stewart Detention Center.
APD deploys cutting-edge 911 tech ahead of World Cup
The system allows victims in crisis to text 911 when they are unable to speak, and silence is the only safe option.
Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.









