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
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.
Georgia lawmakers pass election bill mandating hand recounts for some races
Georgia lawmakers have given final approval to a controversial elections bill that would require hand recounts in some close statewide races while allowing the state to continue using QR code ballots through 2028.
Banned QR codes force emergency Georgia voting system replacement
Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol for a high-stakes special legislative session this week to establish a new electronic voting system before a critical summer deadline expires.
Georgia lawmakers table redistricting in special session
Georgia lawmakers have decided against meeting in a special session to redraw legislative and congressional district maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.
IRS agrees to remote work amid Chamblee rat infestation concerns
IRS employees at a Chamblee office are scheduled to walk off the job Thursday afternoon to protest a reported rat infestation.
Atlanta leaders detail security protocols for World Cup
The Atlanta Police Department is mobilizing all 1,800 sworn officers and 500 civilian staff, alongside 170 newly sworn-in special officers from across Georgia, to maximize security downtown.
Georgia runoff election: More than 100,000 ballots cast as early voting begins
Over 100-thousand Georgians have cast ballots in the runoff election since early voting launched on Friday.
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.