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
Georgia early voters continue breaking turnout records on day 2
State election officials have reported a continued surge in early voting figures, with nearly 90,000 Georgians casting ballots on the second day alone, contributing to a total of approximately 430,000 early and absentee votes so far this election cycle.
Rockdale County residents seek legal counsel amid Biolab fire aftermath
Some Rockdale County residents have lawyered up and are looking for action after the fire at Biolab.
Georgia Democrats, Republicans wait for final ruling on new election rules
Both Democrats and Republicans are waiting for a final ruling from a judge after Democrats sued the State Election Board claiming the new rules passed will create chaos and confusion.
Lawmakers call for Conyers Biolab shutdown amid lingering chemical hazards
Frustration spreads to the state Capitol as they call for Biolab in Conyers to shut down for good.
Large meth lab, 'cartel' operation found in Marietta during traffic stop
A routine traffic stop by the Georgia State Patrol on Oct. 1 led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine conversion lab in a residential neighborhood in Cobb County.
BioLab fire: Residents, businesses still dealing with smoke, restrictions after fire
Residents of Rockdale County are now entering the fourth day of being urged to stay indoors due to harmful chemicals in the air, following a fire at the BioLab plant.
More than 1M customers without power after Hurricane Helene swept Georgia
Thousands of people are without power, and many were forced to evacuate their homes as floodwaters rose quickly.
Swift water rescue teams getting ready around state of Georgia
As Hurricane Helene nears, local fire departments in Gwinnett County are preparing for the possibility of swift water rescues.
Woman narrowly escapes injury as bullet pierces car amid drag racing chaos
A DeKalb County woman says she is truly thankful to be alive after she says someone fired a shot that went through her car.
Apalachee High's Coach Hancock: ‘We are one Apalachee’
Apalachee High School’s head football coach, Mike Hancock, is grappling with the loss of one of his assistant coaches.