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
Student stabbed in eye at North Atlanta High School
A student was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times with scissors during a fight at North Atlanta High School.
Mother, 9-year-old boy wounded as gunfire rips through Atlanta apartment
Atlanta police say a 9-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman were shot in the leg on Continental Colony Parkway.
Georgia lawmakers push bipartisan plan to make social media, AI safer for children
Georgia lawmakers are preparing bipartisan bills targeting addictive platform designs and child safety in social media and AI.
State senator says DA Willis 'stonewalled' committee; attorney says subpoena in 'bad faith'
Fulton County DA Fani Willis asked the Georgia Supreme Court to throw out a subpoena requiring her to testify before a state Senate investigative committee.
Atlanta airport attack suspect to undergo mental exam
A Bartow County man accused of planning a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will undergo a mental evaluation while remaining in federal custody.
Georgia’s 2026 midterm election may thrust battleground state into national spotlight
Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race is expected to dominate the political landscape with crowded fields in both parties.
Grady Health System opens Decatur outpatient center
Grady Health System is opening its Flat Shoals Parkway Outpatient Health Center this week.
Concerns rise over foster care cuts tied to rising costs, shutdown fallout
Georgia Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver is raising concerns after state officials confirmed rising foster care costs and the federal shutdown created a major budget shortfall, forcing changes to DFCS service delivery.
21 kilograms of fentanyl, $380K seized; 2 arrested in Clayton County drug bust
Two men are facing federal charges after what authorities are calling a major drug raid at a residence in Clayton County.
Derrick Jackson launches bid for governor with focus on Georgia families
State Rep. Derrick Jackson says he is running for governor to focus on Georgia families, health care and affordability.