Emilie Ikeda
Emilie Ikeda joined FOX 5 Atlanta in April 2019, but her face may seem familiar because she occasionally contributed stories to our newscasts during her time as a multimedia reporter with Fox News.
In her role as a Fox News MMR, Emilie covered breaking news as far west as Texas for the Austin serial bomber and as far north as Philadelphia for actor Bill Cosby’s re-trial. Emilie’s experience also includes severe weather coverage; she was one of the first national reporters on-scene following the deadly tornado in Lee County, Alabama, and covered Hurricanes Florence and Michael – extensively following the impact on Georgia farmers.
While Emilie has reported on some of the most chilling tragedies – including the Parkland, Fla., Santa Fe, Texas and Pittsburgh mass shootings – she really enjoys sharing feature pieces. You may have caught her story on the Delta Surplus Sale or advancing 911 technology on FOX 5 or Fox News Channel. Previously, Emilie worked as an MMJ, anchor and producer for WDVM-TV in Montgomery County, Md. and an MMJ/junior reporter for WTXF-FOX 29's (Philadelphia) weekend newscasts.
Emilie studied broadcast journalism and political science, graduating magna cum laude from American University’s Honors College. In her free time, you’ll find Emilie reading anything Jodi Picoult or dancing at various studios in Atlanta. Her family continues to live in her hometown in the suburbs of Philadelphia – Go Eagles!
The latest from Emilie Ikeda
Man in critical condition after officer-involved shooting in DeKalb County
The man reportedly refused to leave the gas station parking lot and pulled a knife out near and officer.
Police: Woman killed, sister injured in shooting at Atlanta parking lot
One woman is dead and her sister is in critical condition after a shooting in an Atlanta liquor store parking lot.
Will Georgia pass a hate crimes bill in wake of the Ahmaud Arbery shooting?
"This is not criminalizing thought or speech," said state Rep. Chuck Efstration, R-Dacula. "The Hate Crimes Act would allow prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties only after a defendant is convicted of an underlying offense."
Therapy horse surprises quarantined Georgia seniors through bedroom window
The therapy horse peeked through bedroom windows and nuzzled masked residents outside in the courtyard.
Police search for gunman in deadly overnight shooting in Buckhead
Investigators found a white male in his mid-30s with a single gunshot wound to the chest on the sidewalk along Roswell Road, near Habersham.
New graduates scramble to find work amid COVID-19's job drought
LinkedIn analysis revealed the hiring rate plummeted more than 20 percent in April from an already depressed level in March.
GSP: 17-year-old killed in deadly crash by car being pursued by sheriff's vehicle
A stretch of Moreland Avenue was closed for several hours on Sunday following an overnight wreck.
Quarantine quartet: LaGrange Police sergeant spreading smiles amid COVID-19 pandemic with musical talent
A LaGrange Police sergeant has turned to his hidden musical talents to help spread smiles...in a big way on Facebook.
Some Gwinnett County Public Schools teachers concerned with returning to classrooms, district responds
School leaders said there are things teachers must do on campus to close out the academic year.
Moving company offers free service for domestic violence survivors
While Atlanta police reported a decrease in overall crime during the shelter-in-place, the department saw a nearly 60% increase in domestic violence cases in March and April compared to the year prior. In March of 2020, for instance, APD recorded 163 cases; that's up from 91 cases in March of 2019.