Aungelique Proctor
Aungelique Proctor is a reporter for FOX 5 News. Before joining FOX 5 in 1994, this Atlanta native was an investigative reporter for WTLV in Jacksonville, Florida. She also reported and anchored at WKRC in Cincinnati, WMAZ in Macon, Georgia, and WALB in Albany, Georgia. But for Aungelique, her broadcasting career started on a program called “The Lawmakers” on Georgia Public Television.
Before working in front of the camera, Aungelique worked behind the mic at several radio stations in Cincinnati and served as News Director at WCIN.
An award-winning reporter, Aungelique has followed the big story around the world. She has covered stories from the Million Man March to the touching stories of Hurricane Katrina survivors to the devastating earthquakes outside Istanbul, Turkey. Aungelique has won several awards including three Emmys, the Associated Press Best Newscast and a National Association of Black Journalists award for her report “The Rosewood Massacre.”
Aungelique is a graduate of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. She is a past officer of the Atlanta Association of Black Journalists as well as a member of The Links, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and the Chums. When she's not on the air, Aungelique loves to volunteer with The Children's Restoration Network and the Sadie G. Mays Nursing Home. She's also a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church. She loves to travel and speak to children at schools throughout the community. Aungelique lives in Atlanta with her husband and their three daughters.
The latest from Aungelique Proctor
Atlanta Public Schools cheating trial: Convicted educators implore court for mercy
Six former educators who were involved in the longest and most expensive case in Georgia history are asking for justice tempered with mercy.
Fulton County braces for possible runoffs in key races
Some of Fulton County's most high-profile races could be heading towards a runoff.
Car theft crackdown at Atlanta airport
When you head to the airport to leave town or pick up a loved one, the security of your own car usually isn't top of mind. Atlanta Police say that is a mistake.
Atlanta councilman calls for return of officers protecting public safety center
Twenty-four-hour security continues at the site of the new Atlanta Public Training Facility as vandals and protesters try to derail the controversial project.
DeKalb County DNA drive aims to crack cold cases
The county will host a Missing Person's DNA event this weekend.
Most likely place to be shot in Atlanta? Convenience store, police chief says
The police chief spoke to the Atlanta City Council about the places most likely to be hit by violent crime. He told them the most likely place for a shooting to occur is at a convenience store.
Senate committee discussing Fulton County Jail at meeting
The Fulton County Jail subcommittee met on Tuesday morning to continue its discussions about the problems at Fulton County Jail.
Atlanta police union alarms city with police life expectancy stats
The life expectancy of a police officer is only 66 years, according to the Atlanta police union. The organization is asking the mayor and city council to address that disturbing statistic by improving pension benefits for officers. The union also believes better benefits will help the city reach its desired level of over 2,000 officers.
Georgia senators debate law changes following allegations against DA Willis
Fulton County officials were in the hot seat Friday answering questions about Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' hiring of former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Fulton County Commission vice chair's flyer sparks controversy ahead of election
A campaign flyer featuring former Atlanta mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young has caused controversy.