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
Strategists explain how historic election shift forces quick GOP rebuild
A historic election outcome has reshaped Georgia's political map, placing Democrats in control of the executive branch and setting up a divided legislature ahead of the new term.
Jackson and Bottoms deliver emotional final pitches to voters
Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates dashed across the state Monday to deliver their final campaign messages ahead of Tuesday’s neck-and-neck election.
More than 2.8M Georgians vote early; big turnout expected Tuesday
More than 2.8 million Georgians voted early, setting a record for the state’s early voting period, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said ahead of Election Day.
Georgia GOP Chairman Josh McKoon won't seek third term
Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon announced Friday that he will not seek a third term when his current term expires.
Early voting ends with record turnout as candidates make final push
More than 2.5 million Georgians had cast early ballots, setting a midterm record with one day of voting left.
Kemp rallies with Rick Jackson in Walton County ahead of Election Day
Gov. Brian Kemp campaigned alongside Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson in Walton County on Thursday, kicking off a three-city north Georgia tour to drive voter turnout ahead of Election Day.
Obama, Georgia Democrats rally in Morrow ahead of midterm election
Former President Barack Obama headlined a packed rally at The Arena at Southlake in Clayton County on Wednesday, joining top Georgia Democrats to drive early voter turnout with six days left until Election Day.
Why Georgia candidates are making a frantic final push before early voting ends
Candidates in Georgia’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are blanketing the state to mobilize voters before the advance in-person voting period ends.
Georgia kratom ban: State attorney general urges retail prohibition
Officials are pushing for a statewide Georgia kratom ban after the attorney general warned the unregulated supplement is causing fatal overdoses.
Lawmakers, parents demand rollback of 30% Medicaid cut for autism therapy
State lawmakers, foster parents and healthcare providers gathered Thursday at the State Capitol to demand action following sudden cuts to Medicaid-funded autism therapy.