Deidra Dukes
When Deidra Dukes is not reporting the big story from the field, you can watch her anchor her special "Deidra Dukes Reports."
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
New bill aims to curb mass-scale corporate home buys in Georgia
In Metro Atlanta, prospective home buyers are finding it harder to compete with private equity firms that purchase homes and then market them as rental properties.
Georgia House passes $38.5B budget as federal disaster aid announced
Officials from Atlanta and Washington converged under the Gold Dome to tackle Georgia's most pressing financial and recovery efforts.
Georgia lawmakers face high stakes on Crossover Day
Georgia’s Crossover Day serves as the final deadline for bills to pass their original chamber to stay alive this legislative session.
Georgia governor’s race 2026: Burt Jones, Michael Thurmond officially qualify
High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.
New bill would end tax exemption for Atlanta airport
Turbulence is building under the Gold Dome with Atlanta's airport at the center of a tax fight.
Senate Bill 568 would restrict early voting locations, put ‘teeth’ into voter challenges
A new bill introduced under the Gold Dome this week would introduce major changes to Georgia's elections starting in November 2026.
How Rio's Law uses specialized license plate to prevent tragedies
A bill designed to protect neurodivergent drivers and passengers during police encounters is moving to the Georgia House after passing the Senate by a unanimous vote.
Charlie Kirk-inspired bill focuses on political expression in Georgia schools
Three bills have been introduced in the Georgia House and Senate to protect students' right to free speech.
Georgia House passes bill prohibiting left-shoulder traffic stops to boost road safety
The Georgia House passed a bill prohibiting drivers from pulling onto the left shoulder during a traffic stop.