Paul Yates joined FOX 5 Atlanta in 1973 and began reporting in 1977. Covering Georgia's news for nearly 40 years, Paul is a fixture in the FOX 5 newsroom as well as the Capitol, Governor's Mansion and other places of state politics.
Paul has worn many hats at FOX 5 including floor director, film and video tape editor and producer. That's why he knows television news inside and out.
In addition to covering the Georgia legislature, Paul has covered national political campaigns, major legal trials and several hurricanes. Although his knowledge of government is deep, Paul's storytelling skills make it easy for viewers to understand the complex workings of the legislature.
An award winning journalist, Paul has been recognized with a Best Deadline Reporting award from the Sigma Delta Professional Journalism Society. He's also won Georgia Associated Press and Emmy awards.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:17:11 GMT
Families of city workers are back at Atlanta City Hall this morning for a second day of protests. They're demanding bigger pay raises for police, firefighters and other first responders.
Families of city workers returned to Atlanta City Hall for a second day of protests on Friday. They say they know the city faces budget issues, but they're demanding bigger pay raises for police, firefighters and other first responders.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:22:14 GMT
Tea party groups and Georgia Republican leaders are gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday to protest the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service.
Tea party groups and Georgia Republican leaders are gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday to protest the targeting of conservative groups by the Internal Revenue Service.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:48:25 GMT
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks could be suspended from office after a federal grand jury issued a 30-count indictment against the longtime Georgia lawmaker on Thursday.
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks could be suspended from office after a federal grand jury issued a 30-count indictment against the longtime Georgia lawmaker on Thursday.
Friday, May 10 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:11:23 GMT
Officials are warning residents about the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars. A metro Atlanta parent talked about the heartbreak of losing her child to heat and a closed car.
Officials are warning residents about the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars. A metro Atlanta parent talked about the heartbreak of losing her child to heat and a closed car.
