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
Man wanted for aggravated assault shot in southwest Atlanta
A man was shot Friday night on Fairburn Road SW in Atlanta. Police say the victim was a wanted fugitive for aggravated assault in another jurisdiction.
Laken Riley remembered 2 years later with 'Run for Your Life' 5k
Laken Riley was remembers two years after being killed while running on UGA's campus with a 5k event that kicked off at Tate Plaza.
Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway
NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway was canceled due to rain. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 in Atlanta.
Hall County high school coach charged with raping family member
Felipe Esteban Nunez, a Chestatee High School teacher and coach, was arrested for rape and child molestation involving a family member.
Samuel Harris pleads guilty to 2024 campus shooting of former girlfriend
Samuel El Harris was sentenced to life in prison for the May 2024 murder of Kennesaw State University nursing student Alasia Franklin.
Gwinnett juvenile arrested over alleged Roblox harassment
A juvenile was arrested in Gwinnett County for terroristic threats and a "kill list" after a year-long harassment investigation sparked by Roblox.
Marietta police join ICE task force to protect state funding
The Marietta Police Department joined an ICE task force to comply with Georgia’s HB 1105 and protect its state funding. No immigration arrests have been made.
Former Troup County payroll manager sentenced to prison for $550K theft
Former Troup County payroll manager Wesleigh Gaddy was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing $558,000 in taxpayer funds.
2 UGA football players arrested for speeding
UGA football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested for reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph in Athens on Wednesday night.
Coweta County man arrested following reports he shot at nearby workers
Milton Morris Mason, 69, was arrested after a SWAT standoff on Smith Circle in Coweta County. He reportedly shot at workers in a neighboring lot.