Alex Whittler
Alex Whittler is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, who joined FOX 5 in January 2020.
Born in Chicago and raised in Albuquerque, NM, Alex most recently anchored and reported in Richmond, Virginia. There, she covered breaking news events ranging from the Virginia Beach mass shooting to near record-breaking snowfall, and historic, deadly tornadoes caused by Hurricane Florence.
Alex started her journalism career in Chicago, working in all but one television newsroom in the city including WMAQ, WGN, WBBM and WLS. Alex had stints interning for the TODAY Show and Cosmopolitan magazine. She went on to write freelance articles for TODAY.com, NBCNews.com and Cosmopolitan.
Alex holds a master’s from the Medill School of Journalism. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors of journalism from Loyola University Chicago, where she minored in political science and dance.
When she’s not chasing a story, Alex looks for ways to get involved in the community, such as speaking to students and hosting charity events. Alex loves food, and while jazz dance is her typical workout of choice, she recently took up kick boxing and is excited to find a gym in the Atlanta area!
Don’t be shy. Shoot Alex an email or send her a message on social media. She’s eager to tell the stories that matter to you, and jot down a local food suggestion or two!
The latest from Alex Whittler
"Several" new Lovett School grads have COVID-19, school says
Several 2020 graduates of the Lovett School in Buckhead have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Gwinnett police search for masked gas station burglars
Three men used a hammer to break into at least two gas stations on May 19th.
FOX 5 Exclusive: Mother describes how she survived deadly Locust Grove barricade situation
A mother is on the mend from hours abuse during a deadly Locust Grove home barricade situation that resulted in the death of a Cobb County attorney.
Westbury Care and Rehab says success fighting COVID-19 isn't determined by numbers
One of Georgia’s hardest-hit long-term living facilities, Westbury Care and Rehab, just reported another two deaths, but administrators say the work they’re doing isn’t represented in the coronavirus numbers.
Graduation parades are the new normal
The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to get creative about how we celebrate most everything: weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and now graduations.
Bodies of 2 sisters found under bridge in Rome, police searching for vehicle
Two sisters' bodies were found underneath the bridge along a Rome highway Wednesday morning, investigators said.
Police believe women wanted for thefts are behind several others
Days after Town and County boutique clothing store re-opened for business in Madison, two women stole the owner's wallet from her office.
'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star arrested on bank fraud charges
An Atlanta reality TV star has been arrested on federal bank fraud charges. "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Maurice Fayne has been charged in connection to a Paycheck Protection Program loan he obtained in the name of Flame Trucking, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta announced Wednesday.
Granddaughter furious with Legacy facility's handling of COVID-19
An Atlanta woman says Legacy Transitional facility did not adequately notify the family of her grandmother's condition before she died of the coronavirus within hours of admission into Grady Memorial Hospital.
Ahmaud Arbery's cousin remembers him on 26th birthday
Friends, family, fitness enthusiasts— even first time runners—laced up their shoes and hit the pavement today, running 2.23 miles in honor of Ahmaud Arbery who was killed Feb. 23, doing what the family says he loved most.