Rey Llerena
Rey Llerena joined the FOX 5 Atlanta news team in December 2025. Rey is excited to work in the Atlanta metro, an area he has visited countless times.
Prior to coming to Atlanta, Rey worked as a reporter at WYFF News 4 in Greenville, South Carolina. During his two years at WYFF, Rey covered major events across the Upstate of South Carolina and Western North Carolina. He has reported from Asheville when Hurricane Helene battered the mountains, the resignation and federal guilty plea of former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright and the 10th year since the Charleston Church Shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church.
A former print journalist, Rey began his on-air career at WCSC, the CBS affiliate in Charleston, South Carolina. During his time in Charleston, Rey helped cover the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh and won an award for his reporting on a mass shooting on the Isle of Palms.
Born in Miami, Rey is a lifelong Miami Marlins fan (yes, they exist), racing fan and proud of his Cuban heritage. You can find him checking out area golf courses on his day off, eating out at restaurants and spending time with family and friends.
The latest from Rey Llerena
FBI: 76 drones seized after flying into restricted airspace during FIFA World Cup
Federal agents have confiscated 76 drones in restricted airspace around downtown Atlanta since the FIFA World Cup began.
Lilburn volunteers pack supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims
Volunteers packed countless boxes of donations at a Lilburn shopping plaza on Sunday to help victims of two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. The disaster has killed more than 1,400 people so far, leaving people without food, clothes or shelter.
World Cup Atlanta: Fans gearing up for exciting weekend of soccer
Long before the gates opened Friday afternoon, dozens of soccer fans were already lined up outside Centennial Olympic Park.
MARTA crime decreases as World Cup draws massive crowds
MARTA transit leaders plan to maintain an elevated security deployment across trains and stations amid an increased police presence during World Cup matches in Atlanta.
Atlanta homelessness: Citywide housing campaign expands as numbers spike 6%
Atlanta homelessness increased by 6% this year compared to last year, driven heavily by an affordable housing crisis.
Chattahoochee River fish kill: Peachtree Creek tunnel under investigation
Atlanta Watershed Management hired outside contractors to investigate a massive Chattahoochee River fish kill that happened last month.
Team USA: Soccer fans flood downtown Atlanta after shutout victory
Thousands of ecstatic soccer fans flooded Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon as Team USA claimed a historic victory to advance to the tournament's knockout rounds.
World Cup Atlanta: Fan Festival gates reopen after brief closure
A capacity crowd forced officials to temporarily shut the gates at Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon just hours after the fan festival reopened from severe weather disruptions. However, the gates have since reopened.
Tens of thousands show up for historic Atlanta World Cup match
Fans from around the world filled downtown Atlanta on Monday as the city hosts its first-ever FIFA World Cup match.
Nonprofit provides sensory relief at Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival
Tens of thousands of soccer fans are packing Centennial Olympic Park for the FIFA Fan Festival, and a national nonprofit is working to ensure the massive downtown Atlanta event stays inclusive for everyone.