Sam Daniel
Sam Daniel is a Digital Content Creator at FOX 5. Sam brings 4 years of television and digital experience to Atlanta.
Sam received a journalism degree from the University of Georgia. After graduating, he went home to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he worked for WBIR-TV as a multi-platform producer. He later worked for WHAS11 in Louisville, Kentucky, where he covered the arrests of multiple Louisville police officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor, and he produced 8 hours of coverage on destructive tornadoes in Western Kentucky.
Sam took a short break from news to teach middle school journalism and looks forward to covering the education systems around North Georgia.
When he’s not working in the newsroom, Sam loves exploring all the sites that Atlanta offers, and trying out the latest restaurants.
The latest from Sam Daniel
Georgia unemployment remains low despite government shutdown
Georgia's unemployment rate hit 3.5% in November 2025, outperforming the national average despite a federal shutdown that delayed October data.
Man charged with murdering teen after self-defense claims
Atlanta police have charged 24-year-old Kevin Veasey with murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old, despite initial claims of self-defense.
Man charged with killing woman celebrating birthday in DeKalb County
A Norcross man has been arrested and charged with murder in the October shooting death of Kinaya Hightower at a DeKalb County gas station.
Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to Canton park restrooms
A Canton man faces three counts of first-degree arson after police say he set fires inside restrooms at Heritage Park and Etowah River Park.
Eats restaurant to reopen in West End
Popular Atlanta comfort food staple EATS is reopening in March 2026 at Wild Heaven Beer in the West End after closing its Ponce location last year.
Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia ICE agent's wife online
A New York man pleaded guilty to threatening a Georgia ICE agent’s wife online after a video identifying the couple was posted to Instagram, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Last dog rescued after BioLab fire adopted from PAWS Atlanta
Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.
APD investigator, woman identified in fatal Virginia-Highland shooting
Atlanta police identified investigator Kevin Stroner and Moriah Cardona as the two people found dead inside a Virginia-Highland home Saturday.
Arrest made in shooting death of Gwinnett teen Antonio Thornton Jr.
A 16-year-old in Savannah was charged as an adult with the murder of 17-year-old Archer High School student Antonio Thornton Jr.