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
Police identify suspects in triple shooting at DeKalb County Waffle House
Police said one of the people injured in a triple shooting early Thursday morning at a Waffle House in DeKalb County is being named a suspect. Police have also identified a juvenile as a second suspect
Atlanta businesses hit hard without Dragon Con fans Labor Day Weekend
The sci-fi and fantasy convention moved entirely online because of the pandemic, disappointing more than just participants, but also Downtown Atlanta businesses that largely exist because of massive events, such as Dragon Con.
MLK Jr. National Historical Park to gain new exhibit honoring Coretta Scott King
The expansion is made possible by the National Park Foundation, the official charitable arm of the National Park Service, which is spreading a half a million dollars in grants across 23 projects honoring historic female figures.
Atlanta police investigate 2 separate shootings in violent start to Sunday
The status of the shooting suspects in both incidents is unknown.
Tracking COVID-19 in colleges difficult due to lack of uniformity, experts say
There is no a standardized protocol for how campuses should collect and report cases. The University System of Georgia, the government entity overseeing 26 public universities and colleges, said that is to allow schools to personalize plans uniquely for their communities.
COVID-19 cases double at Georgia Tech in less than a week
On August 29, the institute logged 641 cases since March. Less than seven days ago, that number hovered around 300.
Hundreds to march metro Atlanta streets in weekend protests for equality
Many will take to the streets, motivated by controversial police shootings in Wisconsin and Louisiana.
How does one Cumming restaurant open during the pandemic and immediately see booming business?
The Welsh emigrant credits word of mouth and a lack of quality options for British delicacies.
Hundreds of volunteers help paint 'Black Lives Matter' mural in Decatur roadway
City commissioners approved a $16,000 "Black Lives Matter" painting in early August, hiring artists to lay the template for volunteers to then fill in.
Teachers could stay in classroom despite COVID-19 exposure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that "critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions are implemented to protect them and the community."