Brooke Zauner
Brooke Zauner joined the FOX 5 Atlanta team as a multimedia journalist in June 2020. Her television news career began just down the road in Augusta, Georgia.
Brooke spent nearly 4 years at WRDW/WAGT-TV in Augusta starting out as a multimedia journalist. She soon became a beat reporter and weekend anchor. Shortly after, she took on the role as co-anchor of News 12 This Morning.
She has covered hurricanes, high profile court cases like the case of Reality Winner, as well as major events including the Masters and the Sugar Bowl in 2018. Brooke graduated from Concordia University Chicago in 2016 where she majored in Communications and minored in Journalism. She grew up in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and has been living in the Southeast since June 2016.
When she's not at work, she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, hanging out with her rescue pup, and exploring the city. She's excited to get to know the people that make Atlanta so great. If you have a story idea, email her at brooke.zauner@foxtv.com.
The latest from Brooke Zauner
I-285, Georgia 400 exit ramp to Glenridge Connector closing for weeks
Drivers in Sandy Springs should prepare for delays starting Friday as GDOT gets ready to shut down a major exit ramp for multiple weeks.
Scott Boulevard reopened after gas leak at intersection
All lanes of Scott Boulevard near the Ace Hardware in Decatur are back open after they were shut down for hours due to a gas leak.
Security increased around Six Flags Over Georgia for spring break
As most Metro Atlanta students enjoy their spring break this week, Six Flags Over Georgia is preparing for increased visitors with extended hours.
Rescues underway at mobile home park in Newton County
First responders are racing against time to rescue residents trapped in a mobile home park that has been inundated by floodwaters in Newton County.
Atlanta airport officials say they are ready for the Christmas rush
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, considered the world's busiest airport, has geared up for a surge in travel. Starting today, more than 3.3 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport over the next 11 days.
Metro Atlanta moms teach importance of giving back through new holiday tradition
Jessica Schackelford and Stefanie Rowland created The Bag Called Hope as a way to get their kids excited about sharing and donating toys to children in need.
61 'Cop City' protesters arraigned Monday morning, rally held in support
Dozens of protesters are set to be arraigned Monday on RICO charges related to vandalism at the site of the new Public Safety Training Center.
2 men blamed for starting fire at DeKalb County gas station
A fire broke out overnight at a DeKalb County gas station near DeKalb Industrial Way and North Decatur Road and it may have been intentional.
Jury seated after nearly a year in Young Thug YSL trial
A jury has been seated in the YSL (Young Slime Life) trial centered around rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams.
Family says woman shot inside SW Atlanta home this morning holding baby at the time
The victim, a beloved grandmother identified as 57-year-old Andrea Brown, tragically lost her life during the incident and police are now looking for those responsible.