What Happened To Buck Lanford From FOX 5?
Who is Buck Lanford?
Buck Lanford co-anchors Good Day Atlanta from 5:00 – 6:00 AM alongside Alyse Eady and 8:00 – 9:00 AM with Constance Jones. He began working for FOX 5 Atlanta, WAGA-TV in November 1998 and he has so far worked there for 25 years.
Buck has served in multiple roles in the course of his 25-year career at FOX. Before joining the anchor desk, he was a weekend sports anchor and in that capacity, he covered a variety of sports events including; the Super Bowl, World Series, The Masters, heavyweight fights, and even the American Bowl in Tokyo.
Buck Lanford Education
Lanford received his high school diploma from South Gwinnett High School. He graduated in 1990 from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Business Management.
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Buck Lanford Age
Lanford is currently in his mid-50s. He celebrates his on the 28th of March every year. Lanford has not revealed his birth details.
Height
Lanford stands at an average height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Buck Lanford Wife
Lanford and his wife, Traci have been together in marriage for many years. Their relationship timeline is not available at the moment but we are certain that they have been together in marriage for long. Bucka and his wife are blessed with three children.
Buck Lanford’s Salary
Lanford earns approximately $110,500. His wages have increased significantly over the years that he has worked in mainstream media. His job at FOX has provided him with a stable source of income.
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Buck Lanford FOX 5
Lanford has been an important journalist at FOX 5 for the last two decades. He has established himself as one of the best in what he does. He joined the station in 1998 from WTOC where he had served as the weekend sports anchor.
Buck’s work as a journalist is far from what you see today on your screens. He once worked as the Peachtree Road Race’s “runner cam” reporter, reporting live while driving a race car. These are just a few of what he has done for mainstream media.
One of the most memorable instances during his career as a sportscaster was the series on the sport of wheelchair racing. Buck’s dedication to the story drove him to participate in the 5K wheelchair race.
His special approach and determination to participate in the game have won him five Emmy Awards, including Best Sportscaster. In addition, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society awarded him the Michael Schoenbrun National Media Award.
Buck is very active in community affairs, and he has spoken at numerous social events and emceed the annual Gwinnett County Hall of Fame award ceremony.
What Happened To Buck Lanford?
Lanford didn’t show up for his daily duties on January 25, 2024, due to health issues. However, he assured FOX 5 viewers that he’ll come back stronger than before. He expressed on his social media accounts how grateful he was for the support that he got from his colleagues to the viewers.
