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Reporter 1w4cl

Atlanta, GA 263044

Blake DeVine is a reporter for Atlanta News First and ed the station in April 2024. 254f4y

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 r4z67

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 e2s24

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 34r1m

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 2r4k6x

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 1g6q38

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 235v3m

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 6x6h3u

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 4l6i6h

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? 4n4d1y

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 6s2y13

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 29qo

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 1p4u3w

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 5e171g

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 3q3g63

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 283e1e

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 5n4q3f

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 6m5214

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 2463j

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