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
Georgia 'last responders' brace for expected surge in COVID-19 deaths
Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home saw a 40 percent increase in inquiries in 2020 compared to their average year of business.
4 kids, 1 adult killed in overnight house fire in DeKalb County
The cause of the deadly blaze remains under investigation, and it’s unclear if the home had operating smoke detectors.
As early voting wraps up, Georgians head to ballot box on last day of 2020
So far, more than 2.5 million Georgians cast ballots in the twin Senate runoffs, which is a slightly slower rate than this point ahead of the general election.
'Secret Garden' connects Shepherd Center patients with family during pandemic
It's a gateway to some level of normalcy after the pandemic forced the hospital to close its doors to almost all visitors.
Healthcare worker's life-changing rescue dog helps Lifeline win $10k grant from Petco
The tail-wagging pup's impact caught the attention of Petco, who then awarded Lifeline a $10,000 grant as part of its Holiday Wishes Campaign.
Student sells Pokémon cards for thousands to pay for graduate school
A University of North Georgia student transformed his childhood passion into an investment for eventual medical school, purchasing a series of Pokémon cards as a teen and building on his interest founded as a six-year-old.
Georgia begins vaccinating seniors in long-term care facilities
Marvin Moon, a retired Atlanta police major, said he was honored to be one of the first seniors in the state to be vaccinated.
LaGrange police's 'Quarantine Quartet' remixes Christmas songs into music emphasizing safety
He remixed “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” into “We Wish You Would Keep Your Car Locked," singing "and please never leave [your car] running or kiss it goodbye."
Georgia's U.S. Senate candidates faceoff in debate ahead of runoff
Polls show less than a point spread in both runoff races, as three of the candidates head into a highly anticipated debate Sunday evening.
Trump challenges election results, urges supporters to vote in Georgia Senate runoff
Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler joined President Trump at a campaign event in Valdosta, Georgia Saturday evening