Eric Perry
Eric Perry is a two time Emmy Award Winning journalist who joined the FOX 5 News team in August of 2020. He anchors FOX 5 News at 6, 10, and 11 on weekends.
Eric was born and raised in Atlanta and graduated from DeKalb School of the Arts. Eric went on to attend Hampton University and graduated in 2016 (Go Pirates!) with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance. Eric was able to participate in several internships in Washington, Baltimore and the Hampton Roads.
Eric started his television news career at WBBJ in Jackson, Tennessee where he was the Weekend Anchor. After that he was Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia. While in Richmond Eric covered a number of big stories including deadly tornadoes, the Governor’s blackface controversy and the Virginia Beach mass shooting.
Eric is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and loves getting involved in the community. He’s the proud parent of his fur son ‘Harper’.
Follow Eric on twitter @Ericperrytv or send him an email at eric.perry@fox.com.
The latest from Eric Perry
DeKalb County woman struck and killed by speeding car on way to work
This Thanksgiving holiday, the family of Alexis Wallace is fighting for answers after they say their daughter was killed by a speeding driver.
Christmas tree sales fund student scholarships across metro Atlanta
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams.
Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
DeKalb County family says stray bullet narrowly missed their 13-year-old daughter
The family says everything started with an unexpected knock from their neighbor.
Jayden Williams elected as youngest mayor in Stockbridge history at 22
Born and raised in Stockbridge, Williams said he’s ready to lead and hopes voters will focus on his vision for the city rather than his age.
FAA cuts flights amid shutdown strain: How it will impact Atlanta's airport
FAA to cut 10% of flights at 40 major airports, including Atlanta, starting Friday amid staffing strain.
Atlanta rallies to aid Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta launched an “End-to-End Mission" to collect and deliver hurricane relief supplies directly to Jamaica.
Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying to run for city council
A DeKalb County grand jury indicted former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary on multiple felony charges tied to false registration.
ONE Musicfest at Piedmont Park | What you need to know before you go
One Musicfest is expecting more than 100,000 attendees over two days at Piedmont Park with major national headliners.
South Fulton nonprofit serving TSA workers during government shutdown
Nicole’s House of Hope opened a food pantry for TSA workers on Wednesday.