Morse Diggs
Morse Diggs is a reporter for FOX 5 News. Morse came to FOX 5 from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he was the City Hall correspondent.
Before landing in Georgia, he worked for the Akron Beacon-Journal. Morse was part of the Atlanta Journal team that won a UPI award for coverage of the John Lennon/Mark Chapman stories. He is also a participant in the Leadership Atlanta Program.
In 1982, Morse exchanged his pen for a microphone and started his television career. Covering Atlanta city government, Morse has broken many exclusive stories for FOX 5 News. His work has won Morse a number of accolades, including his induction into the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame.
A graduate of Amherst College, Morse is married with two children and lives in Atlanta.
The latest from Morse Diggs
Cobb County clerk stunned as man stages holdup with a machete
Authorities in Cobb County say two men used a machete to rob drug stores.
College student says data mistake at court landed him in jail
A Georgia State University student says a data error at the Atlanta Municipal Court caused him to be jailed.
Beggar accused of striking Atlanta airline passenger has long rap sheet
A beggar accused of punching an airline traveler has a long rap sheet. The incident on Saturday morning inside the airport property prompts a call for increased police protection.
Police: Atlanta airline passenger assaulted by panhandler
It was supposed to be a routine weekend at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. But that certainly was not the case for one international traveler.
Alleged pizza delivery porch pirate gets scammed, assaulted, arrested
The victim of a robbery and assault turned out to be a suspected pizza delivery porch pirate, Atlanta police say.
Atlanta residents demand action after nearly 40 shots fired on their street
Atlanta residents demand action after nearly 40 bullets were sprayed outside their homes. It happened in south Buckhead on Manchester Street.
GBI: Racial slurs sparked confrontation ending in fatal shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says racial slurs sparked a confrontation that led to gunfire.
Police in Smyrna investigate strange police impersonation case
Police in Smyrna investigates a strange police impersonation case. And the encounter was caught on police dashcam.
Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item
Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item. Area lawmakers have a draft bill they say is aimed at protecting young people.
Authorities file charges against postal worker accusing her of stealing
Johns Creek has issued a warrant for the arrest of a postal worker for allegedly taking an amazon package from a residence.