Lisa Rayam joined FOX 5 Atlanta in 1994 as the FOX 5 News at Noon and FOX 5 News at 5 p.m. anchor.
Prior to her arrival at FOX 5, Lisa held several anchoring and reporting positions. In Florida, she worked at WESH-TV in Orlando and WINK-TV in Ft. Myers. Back in her native Arizona, she worked at KNAZ-TV in Flagstaff and KOOL-FM in Phoenix.
Lisa has won several awards for excellence in spot news reporting. The Emmy award winner anchored the first six hours of WAGA's Olympic bombing coverage during the Centennial Games and the first four dramatic hours of the abortion clinic bombing in Birmingham.
Lisa is the member of several organizations including the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the National Association of Black Journalists.
In her free time, Lisa loves working with children. She spends a great deal of time visiting area schools encouraging students to be the best they can be. Lisa has a particular interest in at-risk students and took part in weekly rap session with at-risk young ladies at Crawford Long Middle School.
A staunch supporter of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Lisa has co-hosted the Annual Steak and Steak Dinner for several years. The evening honors members of Boys and Girls Clubs throughout metro Atlanta. Also, Lisa is an honorary board member of the James Jordan Scholarship Foundation. It awards 10 high school scholarships annually. Lisa shares in the excitement by hosting the event.
In addition to community service, Lisa enjoys singing. She performed the National Anthem for the Atlanta Falcons, and takes part in the annual fundraiser "Anchored in the Lord," which features some of Atlanta's news anchors. In May 2003, Lisa released and inspirational CD entitled "Just As I Am." In 2004, she was voted Best New Artist at the Atlanta Gospel Choice awards. Lisa is also an inspirational speaker who travels the states, addressing various church and civic groups.
Lisa graduated from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona and lives in Atlanta with her husband and two children. She and her family sponsor two children in a South African orphanage, 12 year -old Nondumiso, a girl and 15 year-old Lindokuhle, a boy.
Tuesday, February 19 2013 7:11 PM EST2013-02-20 00:11:45 GMT
Nearly 50 years ago, a racially-charged and very rocky demonstration served as a major catalyst for change.
Nearly 50 years ago, a racially-charged and very rocky demonstration served as a major catalyst for change. The march from Selma to Montgomery led America on a long journey where in the end, all were given the right to vote. It's a right Ambassador Andrew Young, a leader in the movement, didn't take lightly then, and doesn't take lightly now.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 9:11 PM EST2013-02-06 02:11:41 GMT
August marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. It was a time of racial unrest that some, mainly children, are still trying to understand.
August marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. It was a time of racial unrest that some, mainly children, are still trying to understand. So, Ambassador Andrew Young brought that history lesson back to life for students at Jean Young Middle School.
Friday, February 1 2013 11:26 PM EST2013-02-02 04:26:36 GMT
If you're looking to add to your car collection, you may want to head to Madison, Ga.
If you're looking to add to your car collection, you may want to head to Madison, Ga. In a few weeks, the small town will hold the world's largest microcar auction just an hour outside of Atlanta. More than 200 of the tiny cars will be up for grabs.
