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 voting rights bill 2026: Democrats unveil new election protections proposal
Georgia Democrats introduced legislation to prohibit voter suppression and grant voters legal authority to challenge discrimination in court.
Fulton County FBI raid update: State Election Board meets over seized 2020 ballots
The State Election Board met for the first time since the FBI raid in Fulton County last month.
Georgia lawmaker sponsors bill to limit police body cam access
A Georgia lawmaker wants to restrict who has access to police body cam video under Georgia's Open Records Act.
SB 476: What Georgia’s new income tax elimination plan means for you
The Georgia Senate passed a sweeping Republican-backed measure Thursday that would eliminate state income taxes for two-thirds of Georgians.
Georgia lawmaker urges state takeover of Fulton County Elections after FBI ballot seizure
A Republican state lawmaker is calling for the Georgia State Election Board to take over Fulton County’s elections.
Affordability takes centers stage for Georgia lawmakers
The issue of affordability is front and center for voters this election year, and for state lawmakers, many of whom are running for higher office.
Fueled by Apalachee HS shooting trial, Georgia students push for ban on gun 'switches'
Gun safety advocates rallied for tougher laws at the Georgia Capitol on Monday.
Georgia lawmakers seek to put 'guardrails on' NIL deals for high school players
Georgia House lawmakers aim to ensure high school athletes signing NIL deals are protected from predatory, long-term contracts.
Georgia Democrats blast Fulton County FBI raid as ‘abuse of power’
Georgia House Democrats held a news conference Wednesday to condemn last week’s FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub.
Georgia Senate passes SB 382: Mandatory property tax caps to shield homeowners
Senate Bill 382 mandates statewide property tax caps by preventing local governments from opting out of assessment limits.