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
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.
$134M inland port connects Savannah to North Georgia
The Georgia Ports Authority opened a $134 million inland port in Hall County last Monday to move freight by rail and reduce truck traffic on Georgia highways.
Metro Atlanta woman turns 104 on Mother's Day: 'Give God the glory'
A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.
Shared dresses mark NICU survival for Carrollton mother, daughter
A Carrollton mother and daughter are showcasing a multigenerational bond this Mother’s Day through handmade dresses they both wore after being born premature.
GOP Senate candidates campaign in NE Georgia before primary
Three Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are making final campaign pushes across Northeast Georgia.
Gainesville woman faces 12 charges for allegedly injuring son
A Hall County woman is in jail without bond after deputies said she forcefully grabbed and injured her toddler son on multiple occasions last month.
DeKalb County raises minimum wage to $19 per hour
DeKalb County has raised its minimum wage to $19 per hour for all employees, boosting the pay for about 1,400 workers to help them meet the rising cost of living.
Family 'worried sick' in search for 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite
The search for a missing 16-year-old boy in southwest Atlanta has entered its sixth day as family members work around the clock to bring him home. Benjamin Brathwaite was last seen Monday night leaving his neighborhood on foot without any way to be contacted.
Seized criminal cash used to fund new Lake Lanier boat
The Hall County Sheriff's Office launched a new, high-tech patrol boat on Lake Lanier Friday.