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
Georgia toddler living life to fullest 4 years after heart transplant at Children's
She was the 400th patient to receive a heart transplant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta back in 2021.
Woman charged in Atlanta hit-and-run that killed elderly man
Portia Taylor is charged with homicide by vehicle, hit-and-run resulting in serious injury or death and driving under the influence, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Carrollton police officer seriously injured in Highway 27 traffic accident
A Carrollton police officer was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic near a construction zone on Highway 27.
Traffic stop leads to drug, gun charges in Gwinnett County
GCPD officers searched the car, where they found drugs hidden in a video game case and gun, according to the department.
DeKalb County officer injured in crash while chasing stolen car
A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after he was in a crash involving a dump truck early Wednesday morning. DKPD says the officer was chasing a car believed to be involved in several armed robberies.
Atlanta police search for missing 11-year-old boy
Cody Giles was reported missing Wednesday by his mom, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Giles was last seen at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Duluth police officer honored for off-duty heroism
Duluth police officer Preston Marsh jumped into a pool to save a 4-year-old girl, according to the department.
Son of 'The Wire' actor injured during May storm headed to rehab
Actor Tray Chaney, best known for his role on HBO’s The Wire, posted on social media Tuesday that his son, Malachi, was headed to rehab.