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
Atlanta gears up for FIFA Club World Cup with over 800 volunteers ready
Over 800 volunteers in Atlanta are preparing to assist with the FIFA Club World Cup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Bugg Farm: A beacon of Black farming excellence in Georgia
It is well-documented the struggles and discrimination Black farmers have faced which caused many to lose their land. So, it’s pretty remarkable to hear the story of the Bugg Farm.
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’: How the Black National Anthem is tied to Atlanta
The Black National Anthem, a song that inspires hope and the pursuit of liberty, has a unique tie to a Historically Black College and University in Atlanta.
Breast cancer survivor shares story of early detection
An Atlanta woman shares her story of going in for an annual mammogram, not expecting to be forever changed by the outcome.
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.