Marc Teichner joined FOX 5 Atlanta in 1998, coming from sister station WBRC in Birmingham, Alabama. He's on the scene while most of us are still deep in sleep. Marc breaks overnight news on Good Day Atlanta.
A self-professed night owl, Marc enjoys the graveyard shift because it allows him to cover lead stories on a daily basis. Also, he values being a part of the tight-knit overnight team.
Marc may be best known for being the only reporter in the Fulton County Courthouse during the March 2005 shootings, but that's not the only big story Marc has covered. He has reported on the Birmingham abortion clinic bombing and the search for Eric Robert Rudolph. Marc continued to follow the Rudolph story through the arrest and conviction of the serial bomber.
Graduating with honors from Beloit College, Marc went on to Northwestern University's Madill School of Journalism for his Masters. He took his first on-air job at WIFR in Rockford, Illinois and then moved to WBBH in Fort Myers, Florida.
Growing up in Boston, Marc was a ski instructor and still tries to hit the slopes at least one week during the winter. He also likes playing golf, but has yet to achieve his goal of breaking 80. Marc enjoys family time with his wife, Andrea, and his son, Alex.
Thursday, June 6 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-07 02:40:38 GMT
City officials are moving quickly to prevent a partial dam break that prompted an evacuation of 100 people from a Sandy Springs apartment complex from becoming an even bigger problem.
City officials are moving quickly to prevent a partial dam break that prompted an evacuation of 100 people from a Sandy Springs apartment complex from becoming an even bigger problem.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:17:11 GMT
Families of city workers are back at Atlanta City Hall this morning for a second day of protests. They're demanding bigger pay raises for police, firefighters and other first responders.
Families of city workers returned to Atlanta City Hall for a second day of protests on Friday. They say they know the city faces budget issues, but they're demanding bigger pay raises for police, firefighters and other first responders.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:24:23 GMT
Atlanta fire crews are battling a huge, two-alarm blaze at an automotive business downtown.
Atlanta fire crews battled a huge, two-alarm blaze at an automotive business downtown on Wednesday morning. Authorities say the fire sparked at United Transmission Service, which is located at 350 Marietta Street NW.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:53:01 GMT
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning.
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Wednesday morning. Fire crews say the bus stalled on the railroad tracks in downtown Decatur, and those onboard had just seconds to get out before an oncoming train hit it.
Monday, May 13 2013 4:46 AM EDT2013-05-13 08:46:17 GMT
A tougher boating under the influence law goes into effect on Wednesday. It lowers the legal blood alcohol level of a boat driver to .08 -- the same level as a driver of a car.
A tougher boating under the influence law goes into effect on Wednesday. It lowers the legal blood alcohol level of a boat driver to .08 -- the same level as a driver of a car.
