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 capture suspect involved in two hit-and-runs
A 27-year-old is in critical but stable condition after a hit-and-run in southwest Atlanta Thursday morning, according to police.
76 cars in "luxury" apartment garage broken into near Beltline
Investigators tallied car after car, on level after level, with windows bashed in and compartments rummaged through.
Homeowners, still reeling from storm damage, brace for more rain this week
Many homeowners are left scrambling to get their homes covered and repaired in a desperate attempt to prevent further water damage this week.
Tornado plows from east Paulding County into west Cobb, leaving path of destruction
While the system proved deadly in several states, it appears Georgia avoided any major injuries. Though, the National Weather Service acknowledged several close calls, particularly for those who fell in the path of an EF-0 tornado that plowed its way from east Paulding County into west Cobb County for an intense four minutes.
Massive fire wipes out tax firm, owner credits 'tacos and Home Depot' for saving his life
The gas caught fire, producing the chaotic scene on Memorial Drive Tuesday that Ryan Marosy just happened to avoid by stepping out for an errand and quick bite 10 minutes before.
Caught on camera: Thief uses giant rock to smash his way into jewelry store but struggles to hold on
In a mad dash, the thief snags almost an entire showcase worth of jewelry in under one minute.
Georgia professor nearly killed in Baltimore hit and run
Baltimore County Police released a surveillance image of the truck that reportedly sent the 6’5” and 250 pound man airborne in the crosswalk at Dulaney Valley Road and Fairmount Avenue -- one week before the start of the semester.
Party-crashers shoot at rental property, medical student rushes to victim's aid
Atlanta Police said a handful of "uninvited guests" showed up to the party, leading to an argument. Those men did end up leaving, but not for long.
Overturned semi-truck crash damages 10 cars, sends at least one driver to hospital
"How did he survive that horrific accident?" asked Kevin Lassiter. "The car was on top of another car, you couldn't even tell the make and model of his car."
Majority of Georgians aware of Hands Free law, but Snellville reports increase in illegal phone usage
The department issued 4,342 citations for illegal phone usage in 2019. New data from Snellville Police reveal a dramatic increase in people caught breaking the law.