Rob DiRienzo
Rob DiRienzo joined the FOX 5 Atlanta news team in November 2020.
Before coming to Atlanta, he travelled the country covering the 2020 presidential election as a multimedia reporter for the Fox News Channel.
From the moment former Vice President Joe Biden announced his candidacy in Pittsburgh, Pa., through the New Hampshire primaries, all the way to the moment Biden accepted his party's nomination in Wilmington, Del., Rob was there on the ground.
Rob also extensively covered the college admissions scandal in Boston and the legal fallout that followed. At the onset of the coronavirus lockdown, Rob broke the news that tens of thousands of Americans were trapped abroad without a way to get back home. He also put a national spotlight on the eviction crisis and food crisis that intensified because of the pandemic.
Previously, Rob spent his days high above New York City as an airborne reporter aboard WNBC-TV's Chopper 4. He got his start in journalism at the age of 14 at WRNJ-AM, a small radio station in his hometown of Hackettstown, NJ. Later, while studying journalism and political science at Temple University in Philadelphia, he joined FOX 5's sister station FOX 29 as a junior reporter for Good Day Philadelphia.
When he's not at work, Rob loves playing hide-and-seek with his nieces and nephews, long walks through the city, and meeting new dogs in the process. He is obsessed with all kinds of music. Bruce Springsteen, Biggie Smalls, and Miles Davis are some of his all-time favorites.
The latest from Rob DiRienzo
Rockdale County files federal lawsuit against BioLab after Conyers plant fire
Rockdale County is launching a federal lawsuit against BioLab following a massive fire at its Conyers plant.
Bartow County farm animals face long recovery after deadly barn fire
A fire that tore through a barn in Bartow County last week has left a farm's animals with a long road to recovery.
Amazon buys 118 acres in Douglas County for possible data center, amid concerns about sustainability
Amazon has purchased 118 acres of land in Douglas County, potentially marking the arrival of the latest data center in the area.
Pickup truck driver slams into cop car during police chase in Gwinnett County
A man is behind bars in Gwinnett County after police say he led them on a dangerous pursuit that began in Lilburn and ended in Norcross.
Some of the questions on Georgia's ballot are confusing. Here's what they mean
As early voting begins, some Georgia voters have expressed frustration over the complicated wording of the state's ballot questions.
Family of man allegedly killed by off-duty Atlanta cop outraged he's still employed
Loved ones of a man who investigators say was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer want him behind bars, but on Monday city officials said he's still on their payroll.
Hurricanes worsen IV fluid shortage at metro Atlanta hospitals
Hurricane Helene has caused a critical shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids in metro Atlanta, with at least one major hospital rationing supplies after receiving less than half of its usual shipment.
Metro Atlanta woman turns tragedy into nonprofit to help families of shooting victims
After her fiance was shot to death while at work, Aaliyah Strong created her nonprofit to make sure no one impacted by gun violence should have to go it alone. Her work just got a major boost.
Georgia's farmers suffer devastating crop losses after Hurricane Helene
As Florida experiences the worst of Hurricane Milton, Georgia’s farmers are still assessing the extensive damage left behind by Hurricane Helene.
Heartbroken Newton County mother seeks justice in 25-year-old's murder
Carmen Velez is asking the public for help in finding the person responsible for her son's murder.