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 lawmakers discuss Fulton election office raid
Georgia's elections are back in the spotlight following Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City.
FBI raid at Fulton County election facility has state lawmakers split down party lines
Georgia lawmakers are split down party lines. Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center is sparking sharply different reactions under the gold dome.
Georgia lawmakers weigh tighter rules for data centers
Georgia lawmakers are weighing proposals that could tighten regulation of data centers, a fast-growing sector in the state.
Atlanta protesters demand Sen. Ossoff block $10B ICE funding after nurse's death
Atlanta demonstrators are pressuring Sen. Ossoff to vote against federal spending that expands ICE and DHS.
Georgia veterans rally at state Capitol to fight controversial ‘SAVE Act’ legislation
Veterans groups claim HB 108 violates federal law by allowing unaccredited consultants to manage disability benefit appeals.
Wounded South Fulton officer honored with mortgage payoff
A South Fulton police lieutenant wounded in the line of duty was honored Tuesday at the Georgia Capitol with a mortgage payoff ceremony recognizing his courage and continued service to the community.
Kemp's final legislative agenda focuses on affordability, infrastructure
Gov. Brian Kemp previewed his 2026 legislative agenda at Eggs and Issues, proposing $1.8B for I-75 express lanes and a $50M grant to address homelessness.
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.