Sam Daniel
Sam Daniel is a Digital Content Creator at FOX 5. Sam brings 4 years of television and digital experience to Atlanta.
Sam received a journalism degree from the University of Georgia. After graduating, he went home to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he worked for WBIR-TV as a multi-platform producer. He later worked for WHAS11 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he covered the arrests of multiple Louisville police officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor, and he produced 8 hours of coverage on destructive tornadoes in Western Kentucky.
Sam took a short break from news to teach middle school journalism and looks forward to covering the education systems around North Georgia.
When he’s not working in the newsroom, Sam loves exploring all the sites that Atlanta offers, and trying out the latest restaurants.
The latest from Sam Daniel
‘It’s terrifying’: Neighbors react after body found near Cumming businesses
Cumming police and the GBI are investigating after a woman's body was found in a grassy area Friday.
'A tragic accident': DA dismisses charges in Jason Hughes death at family's request
The Hall County District Attorney dropped all charges against five teenagers involved in the death of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes.
Man arrested on drug charges following DeKalb police chase
A man is in custody after leading DeKalb County police on a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the discovery of narcotics and cash.
Nathan Wade denies 'politically motivated' investigation in Georgia Senate testimony
Nathan Wade is scheduled to testify before a Senate subcommittee as lawmakers investigate prosecutorial misconduct in the dismissed Fulton County case against Donald Trump.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City
A small plane made a safe emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City Friday morning after experiencing engine trouble.
Georgia Attorney General primary election candidates
The 2026 primary field for Georgia Attorney General is officially set with four candidates qualifying to serve as the state's chief legal officer.
Senate passes bill limiting corporate dominance of rental homes
The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill featuring a Warnock-backed provision to ban large private equity firms from mass-purchasing single-family homes.
Georgia Secretary of State primary election field set
Nine candidates have qualified for the 2026 Georgia Secretary of State primary as the race to oversee the state's elections and business filings begins.
Car hits DeKalb school bus causing it to hit another car, police say
Four students and a bus driver were taken to the hospital after a crash in DeKalb County. The road is now reopened, but how the crash happened is unclear.
East Point police offer curfew reminder amid metro Atlanta teen takeovers
East Point Police are increasing patrols and enforcing juvenile curfews at Camp Creek Marketplace following a series of teen takeovers across metro Atlanta.