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
Georgia governor race: Rick Jackson unveils farm platform in Cherokee County
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson unveiled his agricultural platform during a campaign stop in Canton on Thursday.
Why Warnock says local rules cannot stop license plate reader abuse
Sen. Raphael Warnock calls on the Department of Justice to set national guidelines to prevent law enforcement misuse of license plate readers.
Jackson declines to face Bottoms: Station cancels gubernatorial debate
Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson was canceled after Jackson declined to appear.
Search continues for missing Georgia woman last seen at Tennessee hospital
Missing Georgia woman Debbie Vernice Kkkyha was last known to be at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Knox County, Tennessee.
Man killed after fight outside DeKalb home, suspect arrested
A man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home following an argument and fight late Thursday night, police said.
Keisha Lance Bottoms takes stage alone in Macon debate
Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is taking the stage alone in Macon for Georgia's first scheduled gubernatorial debate after Republican opponent Rick Jackson declined to participate.
Georgia governor race: Bottoms calls for six debates as Jackson declines
The Keisha Lance Bottoms campaign renewed calls for six statewide debates Wednesday, even as Republican candidate Rick Jackson declined an invitation to participate in an upcoming candidate forum in Macon.
Why FBI officials say violent crime dropped sharply across Georgia
New FBI data reveals a major drop in crime nationwide, with law enforcement crediting multi-agency partnerships and targeted operations against violent offenders for the downward trend.
Mike Collins gets Gov. Brian Kemp endorsement in Senate bid
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp endorsed Rep. Mike Collins on Monday in the Republican campaign to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Atlanta firefighters honored on 9/11 for saving 8 in Vine City fire
Thick smoke, raging flames, and children trapped on upper-floor balconies made for a chaotic scene when a 3:30 a.m. fire at the Magnolia Park Apartments in Vine City left families fighting for survival one year ago.