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
Tianah Robinson laid to rest after 404 Day murder
Family, friends, and city leaders gathered Saturday morning at one of Atlanta’s most historic churches to pay their final respects to a teenager killed in a shooting at Piedmont Park.
Atlanta delivery driver shot while shielding teen from gunfire
A food delivery driver says he is grateful to be alive after a bullet passed through part of his face during a shooting Tuesday night in southwest Atlanta.
Murder suspect in DeKalb attacks waives first appearance
Olaolukitan Adon Abel is in custody and facing multiple murder charges after a DeKalb County magistrate judge referred his case to superior court Tuesday following a series of shootings on Monday.
Woman killed during daily walk in DeKalb neighborhood, residents say
DeKalb County police are investigating the deadly shooting and stabbing of a woman on Monday morning in a quiet neighborhood near Decatur.
Holocaust survivors share stories during remembrance event in Atlanta
Holocaust survivors and the community gathered at a memorial in southwest Atlanta on Sunday to share stories of survival and honor the millions of lives lost.
Metro Atlanta school districts increase bonuses to employees
Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind.
2-alarm fire in Clayton County displaces dozens, 1 injured
A two-alarm apartment fire on Garden Walk Boulevard displaced 36 residents Friday morning.
Firefighters battle blaze at Roswell apartment complex
Firefighters battled a large structure fire at the Enclave Apartments on Greenhouse Drive in Roswell.
Community mourning 3 Georgia teens killed in Florida crash
Three metro Atlanta high school students were killed in a fiery crash while on spring break in Florida.
3-year-old Armani Lyons shot, killed while parent at work on Easter
Armani Lyons, 3, died early Sunday morning after a shooting at an apartment complex on Washington Street in southwest Atlanta.