Lori Geary Biography
Lori Geary is a news anchor in the United States who currently anchors “The Georgia Gang” on WAGA-TV. Geary previously worked as a political reporter for WSB-TV in Atlanta and as an anchor for Headline News. Lori joined the WSB-TV reporting team in 1997 while anchoring CNN Headline News.
Lori Geary Age
She was born and raised in the United States of America.
Lori Geary Education
Geary was a news anchor at North Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh. Geary studied broadcast journalism at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications for three years and graduated with honors. Lori earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications. Lori received her magna cum laude diploma in three years and began her first reporting job at WRDW-TV.
Lori Geary Husband- Spouse
Lori is happily married to her husband, Bobby, and together they live in Atlanta with their two children.
Lori Geary Career
Lori Geary, a former Emmy Award-winning political reporter, joined FOX 5’s weekly public affairs program “The Georgia Gang” in March 2019. Lori has worked in the media for decades, covering local, state, and national campaigns as well as state government. Lori joined the WSB-TV reporting team in 1997 while anchoring CNN Headline News. Lori remains active in the broadcasting world in addition to hosting “The Georgia Gang” as a panelist for Georgia Public Broadcasting’s “Political Rewind.” Her current areas of expertise include media training, media strategy, corporate communications, crisis communications, and storytelling.
Lori has been named “One of the Best State Political Reporters” by the Washington Post and “One of the Most Influential Georgians” by James Magazine. She has received several Society of Professional Journalists and Georgia Associated Press awards. She is also proud of the two Emmys and a Telly she received while at WSB-TV for her investigative work in Haiti. Lori also won a Telly Award in 2018 for a video production about African-American entrepreneur Alonzo F. Herndon. Lori has been recognized by the League of Women Voters and Common Cause Georgia. She also graduated from Leadership Atlanta in 2006.
Lori earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Communications. Lori received her magna cum laude diploma in three years and began her first reporting job at WRDW-TV. Lori then relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, where she covered politics for three years before moving to Atlanta. Lori is currently the Chairwoman of the Sunshine on a Ranney Day Board of Directors. The 501(c)(3) organization renovates dream homes and rooms for children with special needs. Lori’s leadership has helped the charity raise $1 million annually and complete more than 85 home renovations across Georgia. Lori also sits on the Advisory Board of the Zell Miller Foundation, a 50-year-old organization dedicated to developing young leaders committed to public service.
Lori Geary Awards
Geary has received several awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Georgia Associated Press, and she is especially proud of her two Emmy Awards from her time at WSB.
Lori Geary Net Worth
Lori has an estimated net worth of 1 million dollars.