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
72-year-old grandfather sentenced to life for child molestation
A 72-year-old Coweta County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced Monday to more than two centuries in prison for child sex crimes.
Ex-Newnan minister gets 20-year sentences for explicit child videos
A former minister in Newnan received multiple 20-year prison sentences for the sexual exploitation of children after investigators discovered illicit videos on his electronic devices.
How this 18-month-old dog protects Coweta County
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new bomb detection K9 to its ranks to help secure schools and public gatherings.
Wanted Newnan man tries escaping from third-story window
A monthslong manhunt ended at a Newnan apartment complex after a murder suspect’s attempt to escape through a window was thwarted by waiting officers.
How Fayette County is using a $1,000 building to fight substance abuse
Fayette County officials opened a new permanent home for the county's accountability court programs to provide therapy and support services.
6 Northgate High students involved in crash, 2 seriously injured
Six Northgate High School students were involved in a serious crash Thursday morning, according to school officials.
Newnan teacher saves 1,500 student art pieces online
An elementary school art teacher in Coweta County is using an online program to digitally preserve her students' artwork forever, saving parents the guilt of throwing away the projects.
Metro Atlanta hosts massive police dog training exercise
Officers and their K-9 partners from multiple states are meeting in Fayette County this week for one of the largest police dog training events in the Southeast.
Newnan fast food worker arrested for child sexual exploitation
A 36-year-old fast food worker was arrested at his job in Newnan following a weeks-long investigation into internet crimes against children.
Coweta County tow truck driver honored with custom wrecker after 2023 fatal crash
A custom tow truck honors Toby Bowden, a driver March 15, 2023 on Interstate 85 in Coweta County.