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
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch: Deputies testify about erratic driving
A suspended Georgia sheriff appeared in court for an hourslong hearing as his attorney fought to throw out key evidence.
Witness describes hearing gunfire after DeKalb officer stabbed, suspect shot
A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed and a suspect was critically injured during a violent encounter on Monday morning, according to DeKalb County police.
AT&T, FirstNet boost network for Atlanta World Cup
As Atlanta prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches beginning soon, AT&T and FirstNet are ramping up communications infrastructure to help keep first responders and fans connected during the international event.
Groom, pilot killed in Georgia helicopter crash; bride injured
A bride and groom leaving their wedding were among three people aboard a helicopter that crashed in Dawson County.
'I can't be weak': Woman details surviving DeKalb County home invasion
A medical resident survived a violent home invasion in her DeKalb County rental home after an intruder cut off her power.
How the Chattahoochee River is faring days after fish kill
Days after a massive fish kill in the Chattahoochee River, the riverkeeper says oxygen levels in the water are recovering, but it is too early to know exactly what remediation will look like.
What is a fish kill? Why thousands of fish suffocated in Chattahoochee River
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper reported that thousands of fish died due to plunging oxygen levels impacting at least 20 miles of water.
9 people displaced, firefighter OK after East Point house fire burns home
A firefighter was briefly trapped when a wall collapsed during the intense flames, but officials said no injuries were reported.
Why Hall County is taking over operations at 11 Lake Lanier parks
Hall County officials took over the day-to-day operations of nearly a dozen parks along Lake Lanier on Monday under a new partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
DeKalb task force holds 4th annual missing persons and DNA event
The DeKalb County Cold Case Task Force hosted its fourth annual missing persons and DNA event Sunday in Avondale Estates to gather DNA samples and help families of missing people find answers.