Eric Perry
Eric Perry is a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist who joined the FOX 5 News team in August of 2020. He currently anchors FOX 5 News at 6, 10, and 11 on weekends.
Since joining FOX 5, Eric has been at the forefront of major breaking news coverage across metro Atlanta and beyond. He anchored coverage following the death of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, guiding viewers through moments of historic significance. Eric was also the first and lead reporter on the scene during an active shooter situation at the CDC, delivering critical, real-time information.
Eric was born and raised in Atlanta and is a graduate of DeKalb School of the Arts. He went on to attend Hampton University, where he graduated in 2016 (Go Pirates!) with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance. During his time in college, Eric completed several internships in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and the Hampton Roads area.
He began his television news career at WBBJ in Jackson, Tennessee, where he served as Weekend Anchor. He later became a Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia. While in Richmond, Eric covered several major 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 is passionate about community involvement. He’s also the proud parent of his fur son, Harper.
Follow Eric on Twitter @Ericperrytv or email him at eric.perry@fox.com.
The latest from Eric Perry
DeKalb superintendent addresses closures, safety and teacher retention
DeKalb County school superintendent Dr. Norman Sauce outlines his long-term vision for Georgia's third-largest school district following his official appointment.
Woman scammed out of $2.4K during Midtown water purchase
A Howard University graduate lost nearly $2,500 in a QR code scam after attempting to buy a bottle of water to support a vendor in Midtown Atlanta.
Mother and 4-year-old son killed in overnight house fire on Waters Road
A woman and her 4-year-old son died after an overnight house fire on Waters Road in southwest Atlanta.
Former DeKalb officer indicted in 2011 sexual assaults of teens
A former DeKalb County police sergeant has been indicted in a nearly 15-year-old case involving the sexual assaults of two teenage girls after authorities said DNA linked him to evidence collected in 2011.
Martin Street Plaza apartments: Atlanta mom reports sewage and rats
Residents at Martin Street Plaza apartments in Atlanta face raw sewage, rats and mold that make living conditions unsafe for families.
Skater left unconscious on side of road, DeKalb mom wants answers
A DeKalb County mother is begging a hit-and-run driver to turn themselves in after her son was struck on his skates and left unconscious on the side of a road.
Rockdale County scam: Woman loses $17K to fake computer pop-up scam
A Rockdale County woman is issuing a public warning after losing over $17,000 to scammers who used a fake computer pop-up message to trick her into draining her accounts.
DNA match links Florida convict to 2016 DeKalb kidnapping, assault
A 42-year-old man was extradited to DeKalb County after a grand jury indicted him on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping in connection with a 2016 cold case.
DeKalb County family shaken after alleged intruder walks into home
A DeKalb County family is urging neighbors to lock their doors after a stranger walked unannounced into their Candler Road home and confronted a woman's daughter.
Georgia officer ambushed; suspect dead after reportedly shooting self
The GBI says Warm Springs Police Officer Chris Fisher was sitting in his patrol car when a gunman pulled alongside him and opened fire late Tuesday.