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
I-285 closure taking place this weekend | Need to know
Drivers should prepare for major delays this weekend as GDOT shuts down all lanes of I-285 in Fulton County for bridge and pavement repairs.
Atlanta Beltline stabbing suspect identified as 21-year-old
Atlanta police have identified Jahmare Brown, 21, as the man responsible for an attack on the Beltline and the attack of a U.S. Postal Service worker.
Woman killed in Atlanta Beltline stabbing identified
Atlanta authorities have identified 23-year-old Alyssa Paige as the victim of a fatal stabbing on the Beltline Thursday afternoon.
Ex-Calhoun officer, 2 others arrested in Whitfield shooting
A former Calhoun police officer and two Chatsworth residents have been arrested in connection with a May 6 shooting in Whitfield County.
Family identifies man killed in Conley Road shooting
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting in the 800 block of Conley Road SE that left one person dead on Thursday.
Social Circle sues DHS, ICE over planned detention facility
The City of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed 10,000-bed ICE detention facility, citing catastrophic infrastructure and safety concerns.
'Scientology Speedrun' trend comes to Sandy Springs
A 20-year-old was arrested in Sandy Springs for participating in the "Scientology Speedrun" social media trend involving unauthorized entry into Church buildings.
Gov. Kemp calls special session to consider redistricting in Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Manifesto triggered security scare for Raffensperger
Brad Raffensperger's gubernatorial campaign received a manifesto prior to a suspicious item being discovered at a Macon airport on Tuesday.
Crews battle two-trailer blaze in DeKalb County near I-285 and I-675
DeKalb County firefighters are battling a large fire involving two trailers on Bonsal Road near the I-285 and I-675 interchange.