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
Father, woman charged in shooting of 3-year-old child in Lithia Springs
The father of a 3-year-old boy shot in the head over the weekend at an extended stay hotel in Lithia Springs over the weekend is now facing charges along with another woman.
'God's Pit Crew': Virginia teams helps hard-hit Georgia residents rebuild after tornadoes
The hum of chainsaws and generators filled the air as Chris Chiles and many of the volunteers with the "God’s Pit Crew" organization from Danville, Virginia came to help cleanup Griffin, Georgia.
Woman who may be Georgia's oldest living resident turns 114 years 'young'
A woman who is considered to be Georgia's oldest living resident turned 114 years 'young' on Saturday. Her niece revealed the secret to her aunt's longevity.
Henry County mobile home residents describe Thursday's storm: 'I was going to die'
Crews are working to clean up in Henry County after fallen trees crushed multiple mobile homes.
Suspect makes off with thousands worth of DeKalb County church equipment
“The house of God is the last place you would think crime would occur,” Reverend Tracey Fletcher said.
Clayton County Water Authority explains what led to water crisis
FOX 5 spoke with the general manager of the Clayton County Water Authority following the holiday water crisis in the county.
Driver who struck and killed 9-year-old boy in front of Atlanta rec center on the run
"God is watching and we have you on camera so come turn yourself in," Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis said openly to the driverresponsible for killing a 9-year-old boy on Tuesday.
Officials to determine whether tornado touched down in Heard County
“You can definitely tell that a tornado came through here,” resident Jaden Williamson told FOX 5.
Water issues hamper firefighters' efforts during blaze at Clayton County townhomes
While crews search for answers, residents believe low water pressure in the county delayed the battle against the flames.
Atlanta rapper Gunna pleads guilty in RICO case, released from jail
Atlanta rapper Gunna walked out of the Fulton County Jail on Wendesday afternoon after pleading guilty to a charge in the RICO Act case filed against him and dozens of other alleged associates.