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
Man robbed at gunpoint inside Atlanta apartment complex; suspects on the loose
A man says he was robbed at gunpoint at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.
18-year-old killed in driveway of South Fulton home remembered as vibrant soul
The family of 18-year-old Daniel Jones, who was shot and killed in a double shooting on Tuesday, remembers him as the life of the party.
DeKalb County parents accused of running 'party house' charged in deadly car crash
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is holding a press conference related to the fatal crash in February 2024 that killed a Lakeside High School student and injured two others.
Suspect named after 2 DeKalb County police officers shot responding to domestic incident
Two police officers were shot Wednesday morning while responding to a domestic situation in the 17000 block of Waldrop Cove near Panthersville and Clifton Springs roads in DeKalb County.
Landscaper shot during robbery in Decatur, 2 men arrested
Decatur police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday during an armed robbery on Clairemont Avenue.
Barrow County heroes, Gwinnett first responders honored at Red, Blue & You event
It was a time to say "thank you" to Gwinnett County first responders Thursday morning during a ceremony at the Buford Arena.
Old National Highway collision: Crash highlights dangers of South Fulton intersection
Emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving a van and a red pickup truck on Old National Highway near Burdett Road.
EMT recounts heroic rescue of 14-year-old Apalachee HS shooting victim
Today, FOX 5 Atlanta met one of three heroic EMTs (emergency medical technicians) who sprang into action to save lives during a tragic school shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Clark Atlanta student released from jail: 'My community turned their back on me'
The judge has dismissed all charges against the Clark PhD student accused of a road rage shooting and said Fulton County prosecutors should apologize to the for how they handled his case.