Eric Mock
Eric Mock is an award-winning journalist with a passion for accountability journalism, breaking news and telling personal stories of the people in his community.
Eric came to FOX 5 from KATU News in Portland, OR. There he was known for his engaging live reports and holding city and county leaders accountable on issues like the homelessness crisis and rising gun violence.
Prior to his time in Portland, Eric worked as a reporter for Spectrum News 13 in Orlando, FL. There he was able to cover exciting events like the opening of Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and the first manned NASA rocket launch in a decade. Eric’s work to show how the pandemic was impacting students won an award for long-form reporting from the Florida AP.
And this isn’t Eric’s first time working in the Peach State. He started his career as a broadcast journalist in Macon, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter at WGXA News. There he won several awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for his creative feature storytelling.
Eric holds a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, where he graduated in 2015. There his long form reporting earned him the 2015 SPJ Student National Mark of Excellence Award.
Committed to continuous growth, he has pursued various continuing education opportunities, including storytelling seminars with renowned journalists Boyd Huppert and Al Tompkins, as well as workshops such as the Sound Of Life Storytelling Workshop.
When Eric isn’t out telling someone’s captivating story, you can find him on a hiking trail with his incredible wife of 9 years, or at a local comics shop. Got a story you think needs telling? Email Eric at eric.mock@fox.com.
The latest from Eric Mock
Alpharetta officers praised for compassionate handling of child in crisis on busy roadway
The Alpharetta police are commending some of their fellow officers for taking a more compassionate response to a dangerous situation in April that likely saved a young boy's life.
Military mom surprises son at University of West Georgia graduation
A metro Atlanta mother deployed overseas for the Georgia National Guard made a surprise visit Saturday to her son's graduation from the University of West Georgia.
Hiawassee man wanted across state lines for stealing dozens of guns, illegal hunting arrested
The Hiawassee Police Department says a serial burglar responsible for the theft of dozens of guns is now behind bars thanks to a multi-law enforcement agency effort.
Cobb County hiring practices reportedly discriminated against Black firefighter candidates
The U.S. Justice Department has settled a lawsuit with Cobb County over claims that the county used hiring practices that discriminated against African American firefighter candidates, according to a press release.
Still no arrest in death of DeKalb County woman shot at her own business
DeKalb County police say a 35-year-old woman was shot and killed by someone she knew on Moreland Avenue. The family wants this person behind bars.
20-year-old victim, 19-year-old suspect identified in Lawrenceville apartment shooting
Gwinnett County police investigated a robbery-turned-deadly shooting at a Lawrenceville apartment complex late Saturday night.
GSU pro-Palestinian protesters demand Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Pro-Palestinian protesters took over Georgia State University this week as the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is close.
Slain teen remembered for bringing joy, unity to Atlanta neighborhood
The family of a 16-year-old boy, who was shot and killed on Judy Lane in southwest Atlanta two days ago, has identified him as Rodney Thompson.
Cherokee County woman defrauded of $200K in gold by international scam ring
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says one of its residents was taken for hundreds of thousands of dollars by a scam the likes of which it has never encountered before.
New Georgia law targets elder, incapacitated adult abuse
Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a new law that will help prosecutors crack down on people who harm the elderly or those who can't take care of themselves. The law is called HB 218.