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
Garbage truck catches fire on I-285 near Ponce de Leon Avenue
A sanitation truck caught fire on I-285 Tuesday afternoon causing heavy traffic.
Fayette County launches telehealth partnership to reduce EMS wait times
Fayette County is partnering with an emergency telehealth provider to reduce EMS wait times, allowing EMTs to connect low-acuity callers with doctors remotely and free up ambulances faster.
South Fulton mayor’s trespassing case heading to trial
South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau rejected a plea deal and will face a Feb. 17 trial on a trespassing charge tied to a 2023 lake house incident, following a tense court appearance marked by delays.
Man charged after accidentally shooting himself during arrest in Cobb County
Cobb County police say a man who accidentally shot himself while fleeing a traffic stop has been charged after being released from the hospital.
Mistrial declared in Bre’Asia Powell murder trial
A judge declared a mistrial in the case of three teens accused of murdering 16-year-old Bre’Asia Powell at Mays High School, and FOX 5 is seeking details on the defense motion and next steps.
6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list
Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.
Gwinnett County apartment fire displaces more than 3 dozen people
A Gwinnett County apartment fire at the Las Palmas complex displaced about 40 people Sunday night, damaging six units.
Atlanta police ask for help identifying armed home invasion suspects
Atlanta police released video of armed suspects breaking into an occupied home and are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to their identification.
Father charged after DeKalb child accidentally shoots self
A child is recovering after accidentally shooting themselves, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
Retired officer killed while directing traffic at Cumming Christmas parade
Retired officer Robert Muth died after being struck while directing traffic at Cumming’s Christmas parade; police are investigating the fatal crash.