Brooke Zauner
Brooke Zauner joined the FOX 5 Atlanta team as a multimedia journalist in June 2020. Her television news career began just down the road in Augusta, Georgia.
Brooke spent nearly 4 years at WRDW/WAGT-TV in Augusta starting out as a multimedia journalist. She soon became a beat reporter and weekend anchor. Shortly after, she took on the role as co-anchor of News 12 This Morning.
She has covered hurricanes, high profile court cases like the case of Reality Winner, as well as major events including the Masters and the Sugar Bowl in 2018. Brooke graduated from Concordia University Chicago in 2016 where she majored in Communications and minored in Journalism. She grew up in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and has been living in the Southeast since June 2016.
When she's not at work, she enjoys traveling, trying new foods, hanging out with her rescue pup, and exploring the city. She's excited to get to know the people that make Atlanta so great. If you have a story idea, email her at brooke.zauner@foxtv.com.
The latest from Brooke Zauner
4-year-old born with kidney disease receives life-saving transplant from her father
The bond between a Georgia 4-year-old and her father became stronger when he was a perfect match for a kidney transplant.
Experts say a long resolution to pipeline cyberattack could hit consumers' wallets
Days after an Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline reported a ransomware attack and halted its operations, it's still unclear if a fuel shortage on the East Coast is imminent.
Gov. Brian Kemp addressing Atlanta crime spike with special operation
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a multi-agency operation to help end crime in Atlanta.
State officials launch COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness Week
State officials are working to encourage more Georgians to roll up their sleeves and get vaccinated. That's why the Georgia Municipal Association started the "It's Worth a Shot" campaign.
Restaurants see staffing shortage across the country
Restaurants across the country are dealing with staffing shortages and the impact is being felt here in Atlanta.
As more Georgians get vaccinated, health officials begin fighting hesitancy
More than 1.7 million people in Georgia are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But even with more people eligible, the state is starting to see a surplus of supply and not as much demand.
Dunwoody father remembered as a hero as rescuing 3 in Florida riptide
A Dunwoody father is being remembered as a hero after he saved three people from a riptide in Florida on April 8.
COVID-19 protocols in place for fans' return to Truist Park
Gone are the days of cardboard cutouts at Truist Park. For the first time in 18 months, fans will be welcomed back to watch the Braves home opener in person. But the fan experience will look much different because of COVID-19.
State Rep. Park Cannon makes impassioned call to keep fighting new voting law
The Fulton County District Attorney announced she will not prosecute State Representative Park Cannon.
Some restaurants play it slow despite no restrictions on Thursday
Beginning Thursday, many of Georgia's COVID-19 restrictions will no longer be in place. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement last week by signing three new executive orders.