Doug Evans
Doug Evans is a general assignment reporter and drone pilot for FOX 5 News. As a field reporter, he has won seven Emmy Awards as well as the FBI Director’s Award for Community Service for his crime reporting in metro Atlanta that led to the capture of dangerous criminals.
Doug is also a meteorologist with more than 30 years of severe weather coverage. In that time he has been on the front lines of every type of natural disaster. OK, except a volcanic eruption and asteroid strike, but let’s hope for north Georgia’s sake it stays that way. Doug has won an Emmy Award for tornado reporting and often helps lead FOX 5’s field coverage of severe weather with live reports from the FOX 5 Storm Chaser. On occasion, he can also be seen forecasting the weather in the FOX 5 Storm Center.
Doug graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism as well as Mississippi State’s Broadcast Meteorology Program. Doug lives in Fayette County with his wife, Brenda, and their four children. They have a daughter who is a lawyer and another who is an officer in the U.S. Navy. Their dog, Gracie, is quite the internet sensation for the pictures of her sitting on Doug’s roof waiting for him to return home from work.
The latest from Doug Evans
Firefighters save teenager flash flood in Peachtree City
Peachtree City firefighters say they were in a race against time to save a teenager caught in floodwaters this past weekend.
Smoothie shop in Peachtree City busted for selling counterfeit designer goods
Police say the owners, Erika Rylant, 40, and her husband, 35-year-old Thomas Bean, both of Coweta County, were arrested on a felony charge of distribution and sale of counterfeit merchandise.
K-9 Deputy Robbie adjusts to new partner after tragic loss of Deputy Minix in Coweta County
The 2-year-old K-9 deputy lost his partner, Deputy Eric Minix, during a tragic accident in the line of duty earlier this year.
Police: Video shows woman encourage child to snatch purse from Newnan Juicy Crab
Newnan police released a shocking video Friday that appears to show a woman encouraging a child to snatch a purse from an empty table at a busy restaurant.
Coweta County firefighters using thermal drones to help battle fires
Drones have become more commonplace at fire scenes as a way to help battle fires and protect lives. The Coweta County Fire Rescue is using them in a variety of ways.
Massive cocaine bust: K-9 sniffs out nearly $750K in drugs in Fayette County traffic stop
Fayette County Sheriff’s K-9 Jäger was called out along with his handler to search an SUV which was stopped.
Tiffany Foster's murder: Where the case stands 3 years after Newnan mother's disappearance
Tiffany Foster, a Newnan mother of three, was last seen three years ago on Friday.
Man convicted of impersonating officer to rob people in 2013 leads high-speed chase
Coweta County deputies said they tried to pull over a man for an expired tag, but he hit the gas. It wasn't until after he was caught that deputies realized why he likely ran.
Wrong way: Peachtree City woman caught DUI after car stopped on train tracks
A Peachtree City woman was charged with DUI after making a wrong turn onto some railroad tracks and getting stuck.
Valentine's Day date nightmare: Man runs from police, leaves girlfriend behind in handcuffs
Akevion Bowles, 20, was on a Valentine’s Day date with his girlfriend.