Deidra Dukes
When Deidra Dukes is not reporting the big story from the field, you can watch her anchor the weekend editions of FOX 5 News at 6 p.m., 10 p.m and 11 p.m.
A member of the FOX 5 family since 2005, Deidra, a California native, earned her B.A. in Communications at Chico State (Go Wildcats!). She got her first big break in television as an anchor-reporter in Fresno and Redding. From the sunny West Coast, she headed east to do general assignment reporting at Pittsburgh's WPXI-TV. Three years later, Atlanta viewers first saw Deidra reporting for cross-town rival WSB-TV. She made the leap to FOX 5 News in 2005.
Every television station needs reporters who can handle any type of story. From criminal cases to City Hall to the just plain unpredictable, Deidra goes the extra mile for every assignment! She is most proud of her contributions to coverage of metro Atlanta's biggest stories, such as the Fulton County Courthouse shootings.
Since moving to Atlanta, Deidra has involved herself in a number of community programs, working closely with groups such as the Junior League of Atlanta, the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, and as an adviser to the American Red Cross Minority Recruitment Program. Deidra and her son make their home in south Fulton County.
The latest from Deidra Dukes
Deputy Brandon Cunningham's fiancée of Paulding County deputy says her world is shattered
Shayla Benson, the fiancée of the Paulding County Sheriff's Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was gunned down in an ambush shooting in Hiram on Saturday, says she is shattered by her loss.
Community mourning Paulding County deputy killed Saturday night
Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham was tragically killed in the line of duty on Saturday night while responding to a domestic dispute in Paulding County.
Man wanted for Brookhaven armed home invasion shot by officers after chase
A 19-year-old man was shot by police after a home invasion, shootout, and chase from a Brookhaven home to a busy Chamblee intersection late Thursday evening.
Georgia officials bolster voting system security for 2024 presidential election
State and county elections officials are working to assure Georgia residents that the state's voting system is secure ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Georgia Senate committee investigating Fani Willis probes use of special purpose juries
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has already said she would not appear before the special committee investigating her and said the senators could not subpoena her.
2 teens arrested for truck theft, damaging football field in Gwinnett County
A 16-year-old female and a 17-year-old male were arrested after a chase on Tuesday involving a stolen truck, a high school football field and the Gwinnett County Police Department.
Grieving mother seeks justice after daughter's fatal shooting in East Point
Sherry Woodberry is searching for answers a month after the tragic shooting that took the life of her 24-year-old daughter, Andrea Priester.
Back to school: Georgia school buses gear up for new year
Students across Georgia are heading back to school over the next few weeks, which means school buses will once again be hitting the roadways in metro Atlanta.
South Fulton woman, 4-month-old daughter killed in house fire, family says
A 28-year-old woman and her 4-month-old daughter have died in a house fire in South Fulton overnight, the family has confirmed with FOX 5.
VP Kamala Harris to make first campaign stop in Atlanta after becoming presumptive nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Atlanta next week for her first event in Georgia since President Joe Biden ended his presidential campaign.