Dale Russell Biography
Dale Russell is an American journalist who serves FOX 5 Atlanta as the senior investigative reporter and FOX 5 I-Team’s government watchdog. He joined the station in March 1985 and has served the station for more than 3 and a half decades. Previously, he served RTNDF as a teacher and trainer for 5 years.
Dale Russell Age
Russell was born and raised in DeKalb County. He likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 70’s.
Dale Russell Height
Russell stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Dale Russell Family
Russell has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Russell has any siblings.
Dale Russell Wife
Russell is married to Betty Bernhardt since June 4, 1960. The couple tied the knot at Tomah. They have two children and they reside in the DeKalb County neighborhood.
Dale Russell Net Worth
Russell has an estimated net worth of about $1 million – $5 million which he has earned through his career as a reporter.
Dale Russell Salary
Russell earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45, 000 to $ 110, 500.
Dale Russell Education
Russell studied at the University of Georgia and graduated from Georgia State with a BS in education. He is a former high school counselor and is a board member of the First Amendment Foundation, which fights for openness in government.
Dale Russell Career
Russell serves FOX 5 Atlanta as the senior investigative reporter and FOX 5 I-Team’s government watchdog. He joined the station in March 1985 and has served the station for more than 3 and a half decades. Previously, he served RTNDF as a teacher and trainer for 5 years.
Russell’s investigations have helped shape Georgia’s political history; toppling people in power, sparking criminal investigations, exposing waste and corruption, and changing laws. His entire journalism career has been right here in Atlanta, where he started as a freelance newspaper and magazine writer.
He later worked as a reporter for WGST News Radio and then moved into television as an investigative reporter. He has broken important stories while covering some of the nation’s biggest events, including the Olympic Park bombing, the Atlanta Child Murders, and the September 11th terrorist attacks.
His exposes on Georgia’s Speaker of the House, Glenn Richardson, and presidential candidate Herman Cain resulted in dramatic changes in the state and nation’s political landscape. Russell’s examination of racial profiling by US Customs agents at Atlanta’s airport resulted in a nationwide overhaul of customs searches.
He later traveled to Iraq to embed with the Georgia National Guard during its historic wartime deployment in 2005. Throughout his career, Russell has won more than 50 journalism awards, including broadcasting’s highest honor, the George Foster Peabody Award. Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and The Atlanta Press Club have all named Russell as the city’s top TV journalist.
He was selected as one of Georgia’s 100 Most Influential People by Georgia Trend Magazine. Russell has been inducted into the NATAS Southeast Silver Circle, honoring the state’s top television professionals.
Dale Russell Fox 5 Atlanta
Russell is working at Fox 5 Atlanta where he works alongside other famous Fox 5 Atlanta anchors and reporters including;
- Phil Kent
- Randy Travis
- Alex Whittler
- Janice Yu
- Christine Sperow
- Doug Evans
- Alyse Eady
- Deidra Dukes
- Denise Dillon
- Morse Diggs
- Cody Chaffins
- David Chandley
- Courtney Bryant
- Ryan Beesley
- Katie Beasley
- Claire Simms
- Russ Spencer
- Ken Rodriguez
- Aungelique Proctor
- Ron Gant
- Buck Lanford
- Lori Geary
- Tom Haynes
- Emilie Ikeda
- Janelle King
- Dana Fowle
- Natalie Fultz
- Joanne Feldman
- Marc Teichner
- Sharon Lawson
- Paul Milliken
- Kelly Price
- Kaitlyn Pratt
Dale Russell Social Media Platforms
Russell is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has over 6k followers on Twitter, over 600 followers on Instagram, and over 7k followers on Facebook.
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