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 of slain teen demands max sentence for accused Walmart murderer, his girlfriend
The family of Antavius Holton, who was fatally shot at a Fayetteville Walmart, watched surveillance footage of the incident in court. They told FOX 5 Atlanta's Eric Mock they want a guilty verdict and the maximum sentence for the man accused of killing him.
'Women for Trump' event in Kennesaw plays up Trump economy to appeal to women voters
The event featured an all-women panel of current and former republican lawmakers who highlighted how they say a Trump presidency would be better for women.
Harris highlights reproductive rights, economy during Atlanta rally with Usher
Vice President Kamala Harris continued to highlight women's reproductive rights and the economy as she addressed supporters during a campaign rally in Atlanta on Saturday with music superstar Usher.
A decade after Ebola, Emory launches lab to study virus transmission on PPE
Ten years after Emory University treated the first patients with the Ebola virus in the U.S., the team behind that critical care is opening a new lab to further study how to prevent the spread of deadly viruses in healthcare settings.
Ex-security guard vows to sue Atlanta councilwoman after cemetery scuffle, firing
A former Atlanta security said he lost his job after an altercation at Oakland Cemetery involving Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari. For the first time since the attack, that security guard spoke out.
Clayton County mom pleads for new info, arrests in son's shooting death
The mother of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Clayton County two years ago is demanding answers that are long overdue.
Atlanta's Furkids mobilizes aid for Florida pets post-Hurricane Milton
A metro Atlanta animal shelter is sending volunteers and supplies to Florida to help rescue pets displaced by Hurricane Milton.
Republican lawmakers sue Georgia's State Election Board
A group of former state Republican lawmakers has filed a legal challenge against the Georgia State Election Board, alleging that the board has violated the separation of powers.
Trump bus tour makes stop in Kennesaw to gather supplies for hurricane victims
Just one day after former President Donald Trump visited Augusta to tour storm damage there, his campaign surrogates embarked on a statewide bus tour to drum up much-needed support in the critical swing state.
Georgia's Muslim voters withdraw support from Harris, Trump over Middle East stance
A growing group of Muslim voters in Georgia say they won’t support Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.