Christine Sperow
Christine Sperow joined Fox 5 News in March 2020. She anchors FOX 5 News at 4p and co-anchors FOX 5 News Edge at 11 with anchor Tom Haynes.
Christine comes to Atlanta after spending 11 years as morning anchor at WBTV in Charlotte, NC. While there she won numerous Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards, RTDNAC Awards and NABJ Awards. Christine anchored coverage of many breaking news events in Charlotte, from devastating hurricanes and winter storms, to news events that made national headlines like the funeral of Reverend Billy Graham, the Charleston church shooting, even the city’s sendoff when the Carolina Panthers went to Super Bowl 50. She has interviewed the likes of President Donald Trump, former First Lady Laura Bush and then-Senator Barack Obama during his first presidential campaign. Christine takes pride in keeping the public informed with accurate information about what’s going on in their community. Being rooted in the community she lives in is also important. While in Charlotte, Christine led the station’s campaign for seven years raising millions of dollars for children fighting pediatric cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Prior to WBTV, Christine was an anchor/reporter at KLTV in Texas and WABG in Mississippi. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Christine is no stranger to the Peach State. She is a proud University of Georgia graduate receiving a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. She was also a student-athlete playing on UGA’s women’s volleyball team. After graduation, Christine lived in Atlanta for a few years before hopping around the country to start her journalism career. She’s excited to be back in Atlanta where her parents and siblings now also reside.
Christine is married to William and they have two children: Daughter, Camryn, son, William III, and pet Yorkie, Georgia II. As a family they play and watch lots of sports, and love rooting for the Dawgs during college football season!
The latest from Christine Sperow
Everyday Heroes: Middle school students honor WWII veteran
He proudly served in the Navy in World War II and last week these students went all out to express their gratitude in honor of Veterans Day.
Everyday Heroes: Poll workers help us exercise our rights
Lately, the job of a poll worker has become more polarizing but for some that is not swaying their desire to serve. Without them, making your voices heard at the ballot box would not be possible.
DeKalb County Sanitation workers discover missing child
What three DeKalb County sanitation workers faced while on their routine run has gotten the attention of their superiors and DeKalb County officials.
Everyday Heroes: Mabelton daycare worker goes viral after video seen 15 million times
Mr. Brian’s co-worker captured the adorable moment of him singing and dancing to a song about the alphabet
Everyday Heroes: Stranded driver thanks Good Samaritan for help
When one man found himself in a desperate situation he got more than the jolt he needed from the local Starbucks!
Atlanta attorney receives Congressional award for adoption advocacy
One Atlanta attorney has seen many loving parents through that process for more than two decades. She was recently recognized on a national level for it.
Everyday Hero: Auto shop owner changes single mother's life with donation
A business owner left a Marietta mother in shock with a donation that would change her life.
'Everyday Heroes' save father, officer in cardiac arrest
The events that played out when a Gwinnett County police officer went into cardiac arrest is the reason why he’s alive to tell his story, and give a special thank you to some deserving “Everyday Heroes”.
Atlanta police recruits help woman whose son was locked in the car
Three Atlanta Police Department recruits are being praised for their quick action in helping a mom whose son had become locked in a hot car.
Everyday Hero: Retired firefighter jumps into action to help rescue students in fiery crash
Albert Rivenburgh, a 20-year retired New York state volunteer firefighter, helped 18 school kids and their bus driver escape after a dangerous crash.