
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
Dacula teen finds new passion after scoliosis
The football and baseball star feared he wouldn't be able to return to the field after a scoliosis diagnosis. The teen is now back on the court, but using a camera to capture games.
Fayetteville family escapes injury as massive tree crashes through home during storm
A massive tree fell through Laura Hill's home during a storm, narrowly missing the bedrooms and her son, Wenton, who was outside checking on the cars.
'Fireball' seen falling from sky over Southeast confirmed as meteor, possibly hit Georgia home
NASA confirmed a meteor entered Earth's atmosphere over Georgia, disintegrating with energy equivalent to 20 tons of TNT.
Woman warns of theft after southeast Atlanta construction site hit
A metro Atlanta woman said she caught two people stealing from a construction site in southeast Atlanta.
DeKalb County mother demands justice after hit-and-run injures 7-year-old daughter
A 7-year-old girl with autism was hit by a car while retrieving a ball in DeKalb County; the driver fled the scene after initially stopping.
Fire destroys warehouse for nonprofit Furniture Bank of Meto Atlanta
An early morning fire has destroyed the Furniture Bank of metro Atlanta’s warehouse in southwest Atlanta, dealing a major blow to a nonprofit that provides essential furnishings to families in need.
Former IRS employee awaits promised payout amid federal downsizing led by Elon Musk
A former IRS employee in Atlanta has not received her promised early retirement payout after accepting an offer under a federal downsizing initiative reportedly led by Elon Musk and his team.
Decatur WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
Please help us in sending a very happy 102nd birthday to WWII veteran Calvin George Kemp!
One man's mission to tackle graffiti tagging in Atlanta
Craig Galanos, founder of the Atlanta Beautification Committee, is tackling graffiti in Atlanta using a grassroots approach, covering tags on various city structures.
Tears flow in Henry County as driver pleads guilty in Adalyn Pierce's death
A driver charged with a crash the killed an 8-year-old Henry County girl who was trying to get on her school bus has been sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to her charges.