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Reporter 51w4b

Atlanta, GA ulx

Blake DeVine is a reporter for Atlanta News First and ed the station in April 2024. 1r1h46

He takes pride in writing, editing and shooting all his own videos.

Blake came to Atlanta from Austin, TX where he was a morning reporter for KXAN. There he was awarded a Lone Star Emmy for his team’s coverage of a winter storm, which left thousands of residents without power.

Blake also worked as a sports anchor and news reporter at KEYT in his hometown of Santa Barbara, CA. There he was honored with a Golden Mike Award for “Best Live Coverage” while reporting on a fast-moving fire that almost burned down his TV station.

Blake graduated from Florida State University in 2019 with a degree in Sports Management. Throughout college, he interned with the NBA in New York City and NFL Network in Los Angeles.

Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. de los Bravos de Atlanta durante el juego ante los Cachorros de Chicago, e,...

Braves fans fired up for Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return 3a136r

Updated: May 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine and Atlanta News First staff

Ronald Acuña Jr. will be back in Friday‘s lineup for the Atlanta Braves.

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FILE - The Capitol is seen in Washington, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Sunday night revote slated for Trump tax bill 6cjj

Updated: May 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine

A key piece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda faces a critical test on Sunday night.

Regional

Erica Dixon, 10, was killed on Saturday morning after a tree fell onto her home in the Mozley...

10-year-old girl killed, 2 hospitalized after tree falls on home in southwest Atlanta 4b2r

Updated: May 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine, Hope Dean and Alani Letang

A child was killed and two of her family were sent to the hospital after a tree fell on a home in the Mozley Park neighborhood overnight.

Regional

79th annual Stone Mountain Easter sunrise service

Thousands gather to worship, celebrate Easter atop Stone Mountain 5n6r5z

Updated: Apr. 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM EDT

By Atlanta News First staff and Blake DeVine

According to park officials, this year’s service was “one of the largest Easter Sunrise gatherings in recent years.”

Regional

The attorneys for the women say they have reached a monetary settlement with Perry Greene...

$75K settlement reached over harassment of Muslims by MTG’s ex 3d2d5r

Updated: Apr. 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine

A $75,000 settlement has been reached after Perry Greene, the former husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, was caught on camera in Alpharetta yelling at a group of young Muslim women.

Atlanta Braves

Braves-Threads Collab Collection with Michael and Esther Harris

Braves fans flock to buy Michael Harris II’s custom caps 21c6j

Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine

A long line of Atlanta Braves fans stood outside the Threads Clubhouse Store on Wednesday morning.

Sports

Torpedo style bats are taking baseball by storm, after the New York Yankees scored 32 runs and...

Atlanta Braves turn to torpedo bats w6q5l

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine

After a sluggish start to the season, the Atlanta Braves are searching for a spark.

Regional

Cremated remains discovered at abandoned funeral home in Cobb County

Cremated remains found at abandoned Ga. funeral home 5yi52

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 12:05 PM EST

By Blake DeVine

A disturbing discovery of cremated ashes and personal information scattered throughout an abandoned funeral home prompts a multi-agency investigation.

Regional

Waymo has started testing its driverless cars in various neighborhoods around Atlanta.

Sharing Ga. roads with driverless cars: What are the rules? 3k5q2b

Updated: Nov. 14, 2024 at 9:14 AM EST

By Blake DeVine

After talking to leaders, it’s become apparent that futuristic driverless vehicles will be on Georgia roads without many rules.

National

Bremen High School senior Carson Kimball (center) surprised his teammates and coaches with an...

‘I teared up’: Paralyzed high school football player makes emotional return on senior night 4f363t

Updated: Oct. 26, 2024 at 2:28 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine and Jordan Gartner

A Georgia high school football player surprised his teammates and coaches with a visit on senior night weeks after suffering a severe injury.

Regional

One week since fire broke out at Rockdale County chemical plant, changing thousands of lives 65a2m

Updated: Oct. 6, 2024 at 11:03 AM EDT

By Asia Wilson and Blake DeVine

It’s been one week since a fire broke out at the BioLab facility in Conyers.

Regional

New COVID-19 shots could cost over $200 for uninsured Georgians 511f36

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available at doctors’ offices and drugstores – but they could be pricey for Georgians lacking health insurance.

Regional

Hundreds of people dressed in red for Mason Schermerhorn’s funeral at the Jefferson Civic...

Funerals held for two Apalachee High School shooting victims 28m7

Updated: Sep. 14, 2024 at 11:29 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine

It’s been 10 days since tragedy took place at Apalachee High School.

Regional

FILE - The marquee of the Egyptian Theatre appears during the Sundance Film Festival in Park...

Atlanta out of running to be new home of Sundance Film Festival 355923

Updated: Sep. 12, 2024 at 11:31 PM EDT

By Blake DeVine

Sundance Film Festival narrowed its search for its new home to three cities: Salt Lake City/Park City, Utah, Boulder, Colorado and Cincinnati.

Regional

Apalachee High School candlelight vigit on Sept. 8, 2024.

Hundreds gather at Apalachee High School for candlelight vigil 3551y

Updated: Sep. 9, 2024 at 7:12 AM EDT

By Blake DeVine

Hundreds gathered to grieve during a candlelight vigil inside the Apalachee High School football stadium Sunday night.

Regional

Injured Apalachee students face physical, emotional struggles v2mc

Updated: Sep. 7, 2024 at 9:18 AM EDT

By Blake DeVine

Ronaldo Vega was hit in the arm and leg at Apalachee High, and was soon out of the hospital. But Melany Garcia faces a longer road to recovery.

Regional

Law enforcement from all over Georgia gathered together on Thursday for the funeral of Carroll...

Carroll County community celebrates life of fallen deputy 455o32

Updated: Aug. 31, 2024 at 11:45 AM EDT

By Blake DeVine

Hundreds of police cars and motorcycles representing agencies from all over Georgia rode together on Thursday afternoon for the final precession of Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy Taylor Bristow.

Regional

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene spoke to a group of volunteer poll watchers on Sunday at the...

Republicans train poll Ga. watchers 100 days out from election 1g94r

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 10:16 AM EDT

By Blake DeVine

“The enthusiasm and energy on the part of Republican voters is through the roof,” Georgia GOP chief Josh McKoon said. “I mean, I’ve never really seen it like this before.”

Regional