
Eric Mock
Eric Mock is an award-winning journalist with a passion for accountability journalism, breaking news and telling personal stories of the people in his community.
Eric came to FOX 5 from KATU News in Portland, OR. There he was known for his engaging live reports and holding city and county leaders accountable on issues like the homelessness crisis and rising gun violence.
Prior to his time in Portland, Eric worked as a reporter for Spectrum News 13 in Orlando, FL. There he was able to cover exciting events like the opening of Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and the first manned NASA rocket launch in a decade. Eric’s work to show how the pandemic was impacting students won an award for long-form reporting from the Florida AP.
And this isn’t Eric’s first time working in the Peach State. He started his career as a broadcast journalist in Macon, where he served as weekend anchor and reporter at WGXA News. There he won several awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters for his creative feature storytelling.
Eric holds a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, where he graduated in 2015. There his long form reporting earned him the 2015 SPJ Student National Mark of Excellence Award.
Committed to continuous growth, he has pursued various continuing education opportunities, including storytelling seminars with renowned journalists Boyd Huppert and Al Tompkins, as well as workshops such as the Sound Of Life Storytelling Workshop.
When Eric isn’t out telling someone’s captivating story, you can find him on a hiking trail with his incredible wife of 9 years, or at a local comics shop. Got a story you think needs telling? Email Eric at eric.mock@fox.com.
The latest from Eric Mock
Family says son in wheelchair kicked out of Cumberland Mall
The Crumps were at the mall to promote their family business after winning a Morehouse College business pitch contest. While the family was setting up, a mall employee told Crump Sr. that his son, who has cerebral palsy, needed to leave.
Decatur hotel ordered to pay $40M for ignoring child sex trafficking
The jury gave the victim $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The girl's attorney, Patrick McDonough, told FOX 5 News that at one point, in a 40-day period, the girl was sold for sex at the hotel more than 200 times. He said staff knew what was happening at the hotel.
Child sex trafficking concerns ahead of MLB All-Star Game: How advocates remain vigilant
Rights4Girls is leading a billboard campaign in Atlanta to deter sex buyers and raise awareness about the risks of sex trafficking during the MLB All-Star Game.
Lake Lanier boat explosion: Fast response by Hall County FD
The Hall County Fire Department said firefighters heard and saw the explosion from a nearby boat.
Lake Nottely boat explosion: Father talks explosion, path forward for family
The father said some of his family is already out of the hospital, but one of his sons might have to stay in the burn unit for six months.
July 4th boat explosion: Couple recounts seeing the boat sink on Lake Lanier
The couple said they originally saw the boat with a towboat next to it.
Marine veteran, police officer killed in motorcycle crash in Florida to be laid to rest
Alexi Breiner, 25, will be laid to rest next Thursday in the Georgia National Cemetery.
SNAP benefit cuts in 'big, beautiful' bill and impact on Georgia explained
With 1.4 million Georgians receiving SNAP benefits, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Georgians will lose their primary way of buying food.
Banks County water issues leave many without water for days
Some Banks County residents have gone 4 days without water.
Summer patrols: How Sandy Springs police keep the Chattahoochee safe
Crews say they're trying to stop emergencies before they start.