Rey Llerena
Rey Llerena joined the FOX 5 Atlanta news team in December 2025. Rey is excited to work in the Atlanta metro, an area he has visited countless times.
Prior to coming to Atlanta, Rey worked as a reporter at WYFF News 4 in Greenville, South Carolina. During his two years at WYFF, Rey covered major events across the Upstate of South Carolina and Western North Carolina. He has reported from Asheville when Hurricane Helene battered the mountains, the resignation and federal guilty plea of former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright and the 10th year since the Charleston Church Shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church.
A former print journalist, Rey began his on-air career at WCSC, the CBS affiliate in Charleston, South Carolina. During his time in Charleston, Rey helped cover the murder trial of Alex Murdaugh and won an award for his reporting on a mass shooting on the Isle of Palms.
Born in Miami, Rey is a lifelong Miami Marlins fan (yes, they exist), racing fan and proud of his Cuban heritage. You can find him checking out area golf courses on his day off, eating out at restaurants and spending time with family and friends.
The latest from Rey Llerena
'Gentle giant': Friends remember man killed in Acworth bar shooting
Three childhood friends and former teammates are remembering their loved one, Jordan Jones, after he was shot and killed while working security at an Acworth bar on Saturday.
Family of 9 displaced by bomb-like explosions in Clayton County house fire
Nine people were displaced after a fire destroyed a Clayton County home and storage building. Neighbors reported explosions as fire crews battled intense heat.
Atlanta crews clear Bell Street homeless encampment under new safety protocols
Atlanta city crews and police officers dressed in protective gear began the process of closing a homeless encampment on Bell Street, Friday afternoon.
‘Roof full of drugs': $25M in meth seized from tractor trailer in Troup County
A 62-year-old man is facing drug trafficking charges after DEA agents discovered more than half a ton of methamphetamine in a tractor trailer.
Iran conflict one of several factors causing gas prices to rise, GasBuddy says
The average price for a regular gallon of gas in Atlanta reached $2.91 by midnight on Monday.
Running community honors Atlanta legend ahead of weekend marathon
Thousands of participants pounded the pavement in downtown Atlanta on Sunday for the annual Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend held outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium while also honoring a local running legend.
Georgia's Iranian community reacts to death of Ayatollah Khamenei
Atlanta’s Iranian community and Georgia lawmakers are reacting to the confirmed death of Ayatollah Khamenei following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Social Circle documents reveal $38B DHS plan that includes 'mega' ICE detention center
New documents reveal more about the $38.3 billion ICE facilities being bult and plans for the Social Circle "mega center" being planned.
Groups to push GA lawmakers for more Medicaid waivers
Several nonprofit organizations will be advocating to state lawmakers next month for additional Medicaid waivers in this year's state budget.
8 Georgia Governor candidates attend bipartisan forum
Six Democrats and two Republicans gathered in Southeast Atlanta for a bipartisan gubernatorial roundtable focused on the economy, healthcare, and agriculture.