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
Dahlonega woman steals more than $100K from Hall County church
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said a Dahlonega woman stole more than $106,000 from the Gainesville church for which she worked.
New resources available to Georgia families with disabled children
There are new resources are available for families with students living with disabilities.
Georgia NAACP leaders 'disgusted' by lack of policing during Wednesday's capitol riot
People across the country are reacting to the startling images of the breach of the US Capitol.
Dozens of Duluth mailboxes broken into, neighbors fear stimulus checks were inside
Thieves clean out dozens of mailboxes at the MAA Prescott apartments in Duluth, as many await a much-needed stimulus check in the mail.
Early voting turnout breaks records in Georgia's Senate runoff election
Georgia set records and made history during November’s elections, but by the looks of early voting for the Senate runoffs, the state is about to do it again.
Group building 'safe haven' for Black families acquires more than 400 acres of land
The organization that purchased a plot of land near Toomsboro, Georgia to create a community in which African Americans prosper just acquired even more land.
Family says teen killed at Atlanta hotel wasn't supposed to be there
The family of a 16-year-old girl who was shot to death at a downtown Atlanta hotel this past weekend wants to know why she was there and why others have not also been charged in the case.
Police find 7-month-old baby, kidnapping suspect arrested
A 7-month-old baby who was inside of a stolen car has been recovered and the suspect now in custody, Gwinnett County police say.
Nursing homes desperate for speedy vaccine arrival and additional staffers
The pressure is mounting to get the vaccine to those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19.
83-year-old Clarke County grandmother votes for the first time
For eight decades, Elsie Hull has watched Americans pick politicians, but this year, she finally has a say.