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
Douglas County deputies capture armed teens targeting youth campus
Douglas County deputies arrested two teenagers Monday after receiving reports of suspects armed with a firearm near a local facility for at-risk youth.
Donkey killed in Polk County; Dept. of Agriculture joins investigation
A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a donkey was fatally shot in Polk County on Sunday.
Woman described as 'ray of light' killed outside DeKalb home
A metro Atlanta family is pushing for answers after a 51-year-old woman was shot and killed along West Starmount Way in DeKalb County Friday morning.
No water contamination after fuel spill from tanker in DeKalb County
Crews have uprighted the tanker, but Browns Mill Road remains closed in both directions while contaminated soil is removed.
DeKalb County delays camping ban after tense board debate
DeKalb County commissioners voted unanimously to defer a proposed unauthorized camping ordinance for 30 days during a meeting in Decatur.
Cherokee family loses home to arson as husband receives hospice care
Cherokee County firefighters responded to a house fire on Bells Ferry Road shortly before 1 a.m. Monday.
Group continues gathering signatures for Hall sheriff recall
A group of Hall County residents are continuing to gather signatures in an effort to recall Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch following his DUI arrest.
Why Stockbridge officials delayed their vote on Mayor Jayden Williams
Stockbridge officials have delayed a final decision on an investigation into Mayor Jayden Williams after the mayor's legal team accused a city council member of predetermining her vote.
New details about woman accused of kidnapping Atlanta sisters
A woman accused of kidnapping two young sisters in Atlanta waived her initial court appearance Tuesday as prosecutors in Alabama moved to revoke her bond in a separate kidnapping case.
2 missing Atlanta sisters found, babysitter arrested for kidnapping
Atlanta police say 4-year-old Zola Cooper and 11-month-old Norah Cooper have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued for the sisters.