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
Uber can now send Atlanta rider locations to police dispatch in case of emergencies
Uber has multiple systems in place that prioritize rider safety but the app can now track and send your exact location to Atlanta Police dispatch in case of an emergency.
Men try to break into undercover Gwinnett County investigator's car
Gwinnett County Sheriff's deputies arrested three men after they say two of them tried to break into an investigator's unmarked car.
South Fulton aims to tackle firefighter cancer with physicals and counseling
South Fulton's city council approved a $62,700 contract Tuesday that will provide anual physicals and counseling for its 193 firefighters.
Caught on camera: Family held at gunpoint in Clayton County
Shocking video shows a family held at gunpoint in Clayton County. The gunman was trying to steal the family’s SUV, but was forced to flee after the family confronted him.
Nearly 2 dozen in East Point survive toppled tree
Nearly two dozen people are out of a home after strong wings and wet terrain caused a tree to topple onto the garden court apartments in East point Thursday.
Police confirm car break-ins are on the rise in Atlanta
If it seems like there’s been an increase in car break-ins in the city of Atlanta, there has been.
2 dogs quarantined, rabies alert issued for Henry County neighborhood
Henry County Animal Care and Control issued a rabies alert for a portion of Stockbridge after a report of two dogs killing a rabid raccoon.
Henry County police investigate body found near neighborhood pool
Henry County police are working to determine why a man was found dead underneath a gazebo in Pembrooke Park in McDonough.
Decatur Police working to ID man who held woman at gunpoint
Decatur police are working to identify the man who held a young woman up at gunpoint Wednesday on Church street near Howard avenue.
Series of car break-ins frustrate Decatur neighborhood
Cameras caught multiple men checking car door handles and smashing windows in the Decatur neighborhood.