Deidra Dukes
When Deidra Dukes is not reporting the big story from the field, you can watch her anchor the weekend editions of FOX 5 News at 6 p.m., 10 p.m and 11 p.m.
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
Teen's parents channel grief into foundation for youth empowerment
Kendarrius Spear was a young man with a bright future.
Fulton County sheriff responds to scathing DOJ report on Fulton County Jail conditions
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat issued a statement Monday before being sworn into office for a second term, addressing November's DOJ report which detailed deplorable conditions at the Fulton County Jail.
United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder: Gunman may have taken bus back to Atlanta
FOX News learned late Friday that the suspected gunman left New York City and headed back to Atlanta.
18-year-old killed in fight over selling T-shirts outside Creed concert, police say
Police say an argument about selling T-shirts outside a Creed and 3 Doors Down concert at State Farm Arena ended with one man dead and police searching for the gunman.
Judge hears arguments in Senate committee's attempt to subpoena Fani Willis
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was back in the spotlight on Tuesday with another attempt to stop a subpoena forcing her to testify before the Georgia Senate committee investigating her.
70-year-old killed in Atlanta carjacking identified; 19-year-old from Texas arrested
FOX 5 Atlanta has learned more about a teenager wanted in Texas who police say shot and killed a 70-year-old man during a carjacking in Atlanta on Saturday.
Fayette County animal shelter mourns Virginia pilot killed while rescuing dogs
Animal rescue groups across the country, including one in Fayette County, are mourning 49-year-old Seuk Kim, a beloved volunteer with Pilots N Paws who died in a plane crash while rescuing dogs.
FBI Atlanta releases Hate Crime Response Guide amid rising incidents
The FBI Atlanta Hate Crime Response Guide provides detailed steps on how individuals should respond if they become victims of a hate crime. The Atlanta Field Office began distributing the pamphlet earlier this week.
Protesters demand action after DOJ report exposes conditions at Fulton County Jail
Protesters rallied outside the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, calling for Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat to take immediate action following the recent release of a DOJ report.
Young Lawrenceville mother's murder still unsolved, police asking for help
Homicide detectives are renewing their plea for information as the one-year anniversary approaches in the tragic shooting death of 18-year-old Shania Green.