Sam Daniel
Sam Daniel is a Digital Content Creator at FOX 5. Sam brings 4 years of television and digital experience to Atlanta.
Sam received a journalism degree from the University of Georgia. After graduating, he went home to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he worked for WBIR-TV as a multi-platform producer. He later worked for WHAS11 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he covered the arrests of multiple Louisville police officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor, and he produced 8 hours of coverage on destructive tornadoes in Western Kentucky.
Sam took a short break from news to teach middle school journalism and looks forward to covering the education systems around North Georgia.
When he’s not working in the newsroom, Sam loves exploring all the sites that Atlanta offers, and trying out the latest restaurants.
The latest from Sam Daniel
2 Stone Mountain children hurt after 7-year-old fires stolen gun
Two children were injured when a 7-year-old accidentally discharged a gun, according to police. Both children were taken to Arthur M. Blank Medical Center and are expected to be okay, according to police.
Teen wanted in connection with deadly June 17 Atlanta shooting
Atlanta police say a 16-year-old boy is wanted for his involvement in a deadly shooting that happened on June 17 along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW.
Man charged in security breach at Atlanta airport, causing delays
The breach happened on July 9 near Leslie Drive and North Loop Road. The suspect was spotted by a witness who called 911 to report it.
Family involved in Gwinnett County domestic shooting seeks help
Pilar Rosas, 43, and Maria Garza, 40, died in a home in the 300 block of Stone Hill Drive on Sunday. GoFundMe reached out to FOX 5 on behalf of Yesenia Rosas and said her parents died in a murder-suicide.
Police searching for accused DeKalb County murderer
Officers said they're searching for Jordan Finnissee in connection with the 2024 murder and robbery of Kendarius Spear. Spear was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 5900 block of Sutcliff Drive on June 25, 2024.
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from car in Atlanta; 911 call released
An Atlanta Police Department report said the music, as well as set lists and footage plans for Beyoncé's show were stolen from her choreographer's rental car while parked in a popular neighborhood for shopping and dining.
Video shows Sandy Springs police chase end after PIT
Police said the chase started just after 1 a.m. on March 7 when officers saw a car on GA 400 traveling twice the speed of cars around it. The officer eventually got close enough to use a precision immobilization technique, or PIT, at the entrance of an apartment complex on Summer Drive. Police said the driver told them she ran because she was worried her license would be suspended if she received any more points.
LaGrange police searching for suspect in deadly dog attack
Derrick Parker is wanted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and allowing a dog to run at large. Parker's pit bull allegedly attacked an elderly woman on Friday, killing her.
North Georgia K-9 dies in hot car, deputy fired
The Dade County Sheriff's Office said K-9 Georgia died on Sunday while her handler was in the sheriff's office. Officials said the temperature was between 100 and 102 degrees in Trenton on Sunday.
Rep. McBath calls for release of education funds on House floor
Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath took to the House floor Tuesday to call on President Donald Trump and the U.S. Department of Education to release $7 billion in withheld federal funding for schools.