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
Gwinnett judge allowing murder defendant take kids trick-or-treating
A Gwinnett County judge is permitting a mother charged in the death of her 16-month-old son to trick-or-treat with her children inside her transitional housing complex.
DeKalb County approves unauthorized camping ordinance amid debate
DeKalb County commissioners passed a controversial ordinance Tuesday night banning unauthorized camping on public property following months of deferrals and debate.
MARTA fare gates: 93 arrested on felony charges for damage
More than 90 people have been arrested and charged with felonies since June after investigators said they damaged or destroyed the system's new fare gates.
Kemp, state officials detail planned $4B Audi factory in Georgia
German luxury automaker Audi plans to invest $4 billion to build its first American manufacturing plant in Middle Georgia, bringing up to 4,500 jobs to the region.
Gwinnett County Police debut Drone First Responder program at 2 precincts
Gwinnett County police launched a new Drone First Responder program at two precincts to cut down response times.
How Atlanta Public Schools works to protect students on daily bus routes
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is showcasing what it takes to help keep tens of thousands of students safe during its daily bus trips.
Assessment underway as Moores Mill Road bridge remains closed
City transportation leaders are exploring a temporary fix to reopen the closed Moores Mill Road bridge as engineers investigate whether aged infrastructure and soil washout, rather than a vehicle strike, caused its partial collapse.
Georgia PFAS water report: Groups urge action after toxic chemicals found
Toxic PFAS chemicals were found in all 20 tested water sampling sites across Georgia, a new report shows.
Gainesville child abuse arrest: Father jailed after 5-month-old injured
Police made a Gainesville child abuse arrest after a 19-year-old father allegedly sexually battered his 5-month-old infant daughter.
Son mourns veteran killed in Gainesville Walmart parking lot shooting
An 81-year-old Navy veteran and loving father died after getting caught in the crossfire of a shootout outside a Gainesville Walmart on Wednesday evening.