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
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.
911 calls reveal moments after police say homeowner shot 2 porch pirates
911 calls reveal the chaotic moments after a DeKalb County homeowner allegedly shot two teens over a stolen package; both teens survived and the homeowner faces aggravated assault charges.
Man arrested in deadly South Fulton double shooting
A 21-year-old man has been arrested for a shooting that killed one person and injured another in South Fulton on Saturday.
One dead, one injured in College Park house fire
A College Park house fire left one woman dead and another hospitalized.
DeKalb fire displaces 20+ families, firefighters say
The Villa Apartments on Buford Highway displaced more than 20 families; firefighters evacuated the building and extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.
Man who survived DeKalb County shooting now accused in woman, child killings
Roland Sukoo, 41, is charged with two counts of malice murder in the deaths of a woman and child.