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
2-alarm fire in Clayton County displaces dozens, 1 injured
A two-alarm apartment fire on Garden Walk Boulevard displaced 36 residents Friday morning.
Firefighters battle blaze at Roswell apartment complex
Firefighters battled a large structure fire at the Enclave Apartments on Greenhouse Drive in Roswell.
Community mourning 3 Georgia teens killed in Florida crash
Three metro Atlanta high school students were killed in a fiery crash while on spring break in Florida.
3-year-old Armani Lyons shot, killed while parent at work on Easter
Armani Lyons, 3, died early Sunday morning after a shooting at an apartment complex on Washington Street in southwest Atlanta.
Former Georgia cheerleader shares story after coach's guilty plea
A former cheerleader is sharing her story of survival after her former coach, Charles Moore III, pleaded guilty this week in Gwinnett County to grooming and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Attorney: 12-year prison term for Gwinnett cheer coach is 'just'
A former metro Atlanta cheerleading coach is headed to prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges involving the sexual exploitation of children.
MARTA begins transition to new 'Better Breeze' payment system
MARTA has begun transitioning to its new Better Breeze payment system to modernize the transit experience.
Atlanta unveils city's first Vietnam War memorial in Piedmont Park
More than 10 years after the project was first envisioned, the City of Atlanta officially opened a new Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Piedmont Park on Sunday to honor local soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Large, peaceful crowds reported at 'No Kings' protests in Atlanta
Thousands of demonstrators gathered across metro Atlanta on Saturday as part of nationwide “No Kings" protests, with large crowds reported in Tucker, downtown Atlanta and Sandy Springs.
Atlanta airport waits decrease although TSA morale reportedly low
TSA staffing shortages led to widespread delays and hours-long security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.