Eric Perry
Eric Perry is a two time Emmy Award Winning journalist who joined the FOX 5 News team in August of 2020. He anchors FOX 5 News at 6, 10, and 11 on weekends.
Eric was born and raised in Atlanta and graduated from DeKalb School of the Arts. Eric went on to attend Hampton University and graduated in 2016 (Go Pirates!) with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance. Eric was able to participate in several internships in Washington, Baltimore and the Hampton Roads.
Eric started his television news career at WBBJ in Jackson, Tennessee where he was the Weekend Anchor. After that he was Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia. While in Richmond Eric covered a number of big stories including deadly tornadoes, the Governor’s blackface controversy and the Virginia Beach mass shooting.
Eric is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and loves getting involved in the community. He’s the proud parent of his fur son ‘Harper’.
Follow Eric on twitter @Ericperrytv or send him an email at eric.perry@fox.com.
The latest from Eric Perry
Tara Baker's murder trial: Edrick Faust sentenced in killing
Edrick Faust, the convicted killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, was sentenced in an Athens Clarke County courtroom on Thursday afternoon.
Family hopes to rebuild after fire destroys SE Atlanta home
A family is coming together to rebuild after a fast-moving fire destroyed their southeast Atlanta home Sunday morning.
Victim, suspect identified in shooting at Memorial Bend shopping center
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday at a busy DeKalb County shopping center off Memorial Drive.
Community supports husband after Cobb woman dies from house fire
Friends are remembering a Cobb County woman who died from injuries she suffered in a house fire, as the community comes together to support her longtime husband.
Body of 79-year-old DeKalb County woman found after extensive search
The search for 79-year-old Ernestine Merritt ended after her body was discovered in a creekbed Wednesday.
Trump demands $6.2M from Fulton County for legal fees after case dismissal
President Donald Trump has filed a motion seeking $6.2 million in legal fee reimbursements from Fulton County after the dismissal of the Georgia election interference case.
Coworkers mourn restaurant worker killed by alleged drunk driver in Doraville
A 21-year-old restaurant worker was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Doraville, sparking calls for pedestrian safety near MARTA stations.
Atlanta Community Food Bank needs help to feed families this holiday season
The Atlanta Community Food Bank needs volunteers to pack and distribute meals. Those who can't volunteer their time can also donate financially from home.
DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead
Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.
DeKalb woman, 78, survives overnight barrage as gunmen spray home with bullets
A group of armed men fired multiple rounds into a 78-year-old woman’s home as she slept.