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
Driver rams into homeless man, leaves him in the street in Griffin, troopers say
Newly released video appears to show a truck driver strike a homeless man who had fallen in the street in Griffin. Georgia State Patrol is looking for that driver who left the scene.
Family of veteran killed at Atlanta VA hospital reacts to body cam video
John Smith was experiencing a mental health crisis at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, and was armed with a knife, when an officer shot him in January.
Douglas County teens with fatal gunshot wounds found in car in middle of road
The deaths of 17-year-old Beatriz Vega and 19-year-old Roberto Deleon continue to send shockwaves through the Douglas County community.
Controversial Georgia election rule halted by judge, State Board faces lawsuit
Attorneys for conservative and civil rights groups have filed suit against the Republican-controlled state election board alleging three board members overstepped their legal authority when they approved a rule allowing local election officials to delay certification of election results, and made other rule changes leading up to the presidential election.
Georgia sets record early voting turnout on day 1, surging past previous highs
As early voting kicks off in Georgia, both presidential campaigns are urging their supporters to head to the polls.
Harris, Trump ramp up Georgia campaigns during early voting
Recent polls show former President Donald Trump with a razor-thin lead over Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia.
Judge dismisses suit to remove GOP-backed Georgia Election Board members
Democrats sought the removal of GOP-appointed board members Janice Johnston, Janelle King, and Rick Jeffares for alleged violations of state law and the state ethics code. The judge dismissed their case.
Young girl safely returned by police after being left by school bus miles from home
A doorbell camera captured the moment police officers brought a 5-year-old girl home after a good Samaritan discovered her wandering along a busy road.
Georgia elections on schedule despite storm disruptions, officials say
At a press conference held Monday morning at the Georgia State Capitol, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and state election officials provided an update on election operations in areas affected by recent storms
Trump, Kemp to survey Hurricane Helene's damage together on Friday
Former President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp visit to survey Hurricane Helene's devastation will be the first time the two Republicans appear together since 2020.