Travis Maurer
Travis G. Maurer is an award-winning digital content storyteller with more than 25 years of experience in broadcast and digital media. He currently serves as Senior Digital Content Creator at FOX 5 Atlanta.
Before joining FOX 5 in 2010, Travis made a brief stop across town at WXIA-TV, where his work covering the historic 2009 Atlanta flood earned an Emmy Award. He also earned a nomination for his leading coverage on the night of the 2008 Atlanta tornado.
His career journey began in his home state of Florida at SNN6 in Sarasota, an innovative newsroom that was among the first to embrace digital storytelling. There, Travis covered major events, including the 2000 presidential election and President George W. Bush’s visit on Sept. 11, 2001.
During his time in Florida, he covered more hurricanes than he can count, including Hurricane Charley, a powerful storm that destroyed his hometown. That experience demonstrated the importance and impact of local news. While at ABC-7 and NBC-2 in Fort Myers, Travis earned an Edward R. Murrow Award for best website.
The latest from Travis Maurer
Clairmont Road water main break: Boil water advisory issued for over 20K DeKalb County residents
A boil water advisory has been issued for thousands of DeKalb County residents affected by the water main break on Clairmont Road.
Deputy fires at armed robbery suspect during Athens pursuit
Authorities in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred following an armed robbery call on Tuesday afternoon. What We Know
Deadly shooting at DeKalb County gas station; shooter at large
A 25-year-old man is dead after a shooting at a gas station along Wesley Chapel Road near Interstate 20 on Tuesday evening.
Decatur man sentenced to life for deadly shooting stemming from a landlord dispute
A DeKalb County jury has convicted a Decatur man in the shooting death of a woman who rented a home from his father and the assault of her fiancé, authorities announced.
Rome Middle School student detained over social media threat
Officials said the incident, which remains under investigation, highlights the importance of student and staff safety.
Colonial Pipeline crews respond to possible gasoline leak in Paulding County
Emergency workers and crews with the Colonial Pipeline are on the scene in Paulding County responding to a possible gasoline release.
Chase Chrisley refutes claims he slapped Buckhead bar manager; 911 call tells a different story
A representative for reality TV personality Chase Chrisley has denied allegations that the 28-year-old assaulted the manager of a popular Atlanta sports bar.
New Akers Mill Road ramp to Northwest Corridor Express lanes to open this month
A new access ramp connecting Akers Mill Road to the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes over Interstate 75 is set to open later this month.
MARTA bus honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King
MARTA is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King ahead of the 2025 King holiday.