Eric Perry
Eric Perry is a two time Emmy Award Winning journalist who joined the FOX 5 News team in August of 2020. He anchors FOX 5 News at 6, 10, and 11 on weekends.
Eric was born and raised in Atlanta and graduated from DeKalb School of the Arts. Eric went on to attend Hampton University and graduated in 2016 (Go Pirates!) with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and Theater Performance. Eric was able to participate in several internships in Washington, Baltimore and the Hampton Roads.
Eric started his television news career at WBBJ in Jackson, Tennessee where he was the Weekend Anchor. After that he was Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter at NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia. While in Richmond Eric covered a number of big stories including deadly tornadoes, the Governor’s blackface controversy and the Virginia Beach mass shooting.
Eric is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and loves getting involved in the community. He’s the proud parent of his fur son ‘Harper’.
Follow Eric on twitter @Ericperrytv or send him an email at eric.perry@fox.com.
The latest from Eric Perry
Buckhead Boiler Seafood owner Chad Dillon killed, family, friends, customers mourn
Chad Dillon, the beloved owner of The Boiler Seafood and Crab Boil, was gunned down while in his car in a busy portion of Atlanta on Tuesday evening. His loved ones remember him as a major staple in the community.
Sells Avenue apartment resident dodges bullets overnight: 'I hit the floor'
Atlanta police are actively investigating a shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta late last night, resulting in significant damage to several units.
Pregnant teen's body discovered in Gwinnett County woods, ex-boyfriend arrested
Mia Campos's body was found lying in the woods hours after she left her house with an unknown person. Now police say they've charged the pregnant 16-year-old's ex-boyfriend in connection with the case.
72-year-old metro Atlanta grandmother prepares for 1st bodybuilder competition
A metro Atlanta grandmother is set to compete in her first bodybuilding competition tomorrow, showcasing her dedication to a healthy lifestyle in and out of the gym.
Deundray Cottrell death: Boyfriend's attorney says 'despite false narratives' he loved Cottrell
Birmingham police say they are still looking for Julian Morris as a person of interest in the homicide of his partner, Deundray Cottrell. A law firm representing Morris reached out to FOX 5 Atlanta.
DeKalb County family's home shot up twice
A family says they are grateful to be alive after their home was shot, not once, but two times. FOX 5's Eric Perry has the story.
Gwinnett County man found dead in truck days after wife reported him missing
Guadalupe Garcia Rodriguez's body was found in his truck days after he disappeared after leaving his Gwinnett County home.
CDK Global struck by major cyberattack, impacting over 15K U.S. auto dealerships
CDK Global, a software and data provider that services thousands of auto dealerships across the country, was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday.
Man describes saving girlfriend's life after Atlanta shooting
A man has expressed his desperation for answers after he and his girlfriend were involved in a shooting early Thursday morning.
DeKalb police chief addresses surge in violence, officer shortage
DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos spoke in an exclusive one-on-one interview with FOX 5 after several violent incidents in the past few weeks.