Kaitlyn Pratt
FOX 5 Atlanta welcomed Kaitlyn Pratt as a general assignment reporter in 2008. She now gets up before the sun to anchor Good Day Atlanta on the weekends and report during the week.
Her career has also included stops in Savannah and Macon. Kaitlyn started her news journey in Boston as a news writer and field producer.
Kaitlyn’s work has been honored with an Emmy nomination for breaking news and a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for Continuing Coverage of the Troy Davis death-row case. The Associated Press has also recognized Kaitlyn with its award for Best General Assignment Reporting.
When she’s not at work, Kaitlyn focuses on traveling and yoga. She’s working on her first children’s book. Kaitlyn and her husband also enjoy wrangling their three rescue dogs.
The latest from Kaitlyn Pratt
Gwinnett mom charged in hot car death to appear for hearing
A Gwinnett County mother charged with second-degree murder after her 1-year-old son died in a hot car is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for a hearing.
DeKalb family grieving after missing mother found at Ellenwood lake
DeKalb County authorities confirmed that 70-year-old Joanne Howell was found dead at Misty Lake in Ellenwood.
Gwinnett County students head back to school today
Gwinnett County Public Schools begins the new school year Wednesday, welcoming students back across the district.
26-year-old man killed late Monday in downtown Atlanta area
Atlanta police have detained a person of interest after a 26-year-old man was fatally shot late Monday at an apartment complex on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard.
Atlanta volunteers sprucing up downtown ahead of World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup just days away, Atlanta is ramping up efforts to make a strong impression on visitors from around the globe.
CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Georgia gas prices fall as tax pause discussed by Trump
Drivers in Georgia are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline, while federal officials consider additional measures aimed at lowering fuel costs even further.
Hantavirus outbreak: 2 patients being monitored at Emory Hospital in Atlanta
Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Kemp signs Georgia education package into law
Gov. Brian Kemp signed a major education package into law Wednesday, advancing new policies focused on literacy, math instruction and student safety in Georgia schools.
Georgia governor debate highlights taxes, economy
Candidates for Georgia governor made their case to voters during the latest Atlanta Press Club debate as early voting gets underway for the primary.