Morse Diggs is a reporter for FOX 5 News. Morse came to FOX 5 from the Atlanta Journal Constitution where he was the City Hall correspondent. Before landing in Georgia, he worked for the Akron Beacon-Journal.
Morse was part of the Atlanta Journal team that won a UPI award for coverage of the John Lennon/Mark Chapman stories. He is also a participant in the Leadership Atlanta Program.
In 1982, Morse exchanged his pen for a microphone and started his television career. Covering Atlanta City Government, Morse has broken many exclusive stories for FOX5 News.
A graduate of Amherst, Morse has two children and resides in Atlanta.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:29:36 GMT
Residents are complaining about a large hole left unfilled in an Atlanta neighborhood.
Residents are complaining about a large hole left unfilled in an Atlanta neighborhood. City water department workers dug the hole to prepare for sewer work, but residents say they haven't returned in weeks.
Friday, June 7 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-06-07 21:31:17 GMT
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says his life has been threatened.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says his life has been threatened. He made the revelation on Friday to explain why he decided to use public funds to pay for security upgrades to his property.
Friday, May 31 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-05-31 21:58:50 GMT
Will pay a meeting with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed later today mean pay raises for the city's first responders and other workers?
Will pay a meeting with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed later today mean pay raises for the city's first responders and other workers? A group of wives and family members who have pushed for increases for workers hope so.
Thursday, May 30 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-30 21:38:34 GMT
An Atlanta mom jumped into action when a thief stole her SUV with her 4-year-old son in the back seat on Thursday morning, and it paid off.
An Atlanta mom jumped into action when a thief stole her SUV with her 4-year-old son in the back seat on Thursday morning, and it paid off. Hilary Grotewold tells FOX 5 she jumped on the hood of the vehicle as the suspect sped away, trying to get him to stop.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:32:47 GMT
The wives of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers.
The wives and family members of first responders in Atlanta took to the picket line on Thursday morning to demand a salary hike for city workers. They say their loved ones are forced to work extra jobs just to make ends meet, leaving little time for family.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges. Brooks pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges.
