Savannah Louie
Anchor/Reporter
Atlanta News First
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Savannah Louie is an anchor and multi-media journalist for Atlanta News First. She anchors the Saturday evening newscasts and reports during the week.
Savannah joined the Atlanta News First team in September 2021. She previously worked as an anchor/reporter in St. Louis and multi-media journalist in San Antonio.
Savannah graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with bachelor degrees in journalism and public relations and a minor in Human Rights. She was a member of the student-run broadcast, SMU-TV, where she worked nearly every position in the newsroom. Savannah was also a member of Delta Gamma sorority and studied abroad in London.
When she’s not shooting stories or anchoring in studio, Savannah loves the outdoors. Hiking, running, and grabbing dinner on an outdoor patio are some of her favorite pastimes. She’s also always looking for a good book to read, so if you have any recommendations please send her a message at savannah.louie@wanf.com.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
The trees will be free for residents to take once they mature.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:28 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
According to the Urban Land Institute, the Atlanta region is expanding faster than any settlement in human history.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Experts say incorporating more vitamins, minerals, and fiber found in fruits and vegetables can improve mood.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Artificial intelligence could predict a person’s risk for a cardiac event more accurately than a doctor.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
New research finds the color of a child’s skin will influence how they’re disciplined at school.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
A $200 million effort in Georgia will provide healthcare for thousands of families in rural areas.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
A new study by Emory University Goizueta Business School and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights reveals concerning information about LGBTQ students at schools in southern states.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Researchers analyzed 50,000 food photos from chefs, nutritionists, and food stylists.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 10:22 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Aquagenuity CEO Doll Avant said Apple’s Impact Accelerator program pushed her company lightyears ahead of where it would be without the extra resources.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 10:53 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, Xylazine-related deaths jumped more than 1100% in two years.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:42 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
Georgia law currently requires hospitals to give 30 days notice ahead of closure.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:32 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
Atlanta has become a model for U.S. cities hoping to highlight female leaders and entrepreneurs.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 5:16 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
City leaders say the money is one answer to the metro’s affordable housing crisis.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:58 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
While every family and child may have differing opinions, experts agree healthier lifestyle changes are an absolute must.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:14 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
Atlanta will receive $30 million dollars to improve city streets in an effort to fight a nationwide increase in deadly accidents.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:09 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
Experts recommend parents lead tough conversations about the footage.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
The gap between the number of clinical trials and the number of participants is about 40 percent.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:39 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
The daughter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. shares her father’s passion for spurring change within the community.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
As rent, groceries, and gas prices rise across the Atlanta metro, a nonprofit provides temporary relief for hundreds of overwhelmed pet owners.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:35 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
A social media craze has created serious problems for people with diabetes in Atlanta.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 3:38 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
As thousands of people across Georgia recover from busted pipes and flooded homes, a statewide agency offers help to residents.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 7:54 AM EST
|By Savannah Louie
Athens grandmother with Alzheimer’s receives holiday cards from strangers
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 5:33 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
Before spending hundreds of dollars on gifts, décor, and food for the holiday season, some families in the Atlanta metro area say you can probably find exactly what you want – without spending a dime.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 6:06 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
A step inside Semper Fi Bar and Grille transports most people to foreign lands overseas. But for many veterans, this crowded Woodstock bar is a warm homecoming.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:32 PM EST
|By Savannah Louie
Linda Sanders, founder of the Atlanta nonprofit Grandma’s Hands Outreach, said grandparents across the state are struggling to access resources for their families.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Healthcare for thousands of Georgians is set to become more convenient due to changes in remote patient monitoring or RPM.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Evictions at Atlanta area extended-stay hotels have skyrocketed in 2022, largely due to a new law aimed at protecting renter’s rights.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Dr. Dorian Lamis, a clinical psychologist at Emory, said some groups of people may experience positive benefits from consuming true crime.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 4:38 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
While about 40 percent of Americans feel “very confident” in their ability to recognize fake news, bipartisan nonprofit Mi Familia Vota works to improve that number in Latino communities.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 8:05 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Pregnant minors are 2.5 times less likely than adults to receive prenatal care. Only about 50 percent of teens receive prenatal care.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Wellstar offices ranging from primary care to general surgery will close weeks after Atlanta Medical Center closes Nov. 1.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Two innovative businesses in Atlanta are answering increasing public demand for alcohol alternatives.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 10:29 AM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
While thousands of women are impacted by breast cancer each year, Black communities face a greater risk for the disease.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 4:50 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Instead of planes, a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will be filled with thousands of people Saturday morning.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
High construction costs have put roadblocks on Cobb County construction projects.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:21 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Georgia Power activated its storm center Wednesday as Hurricane Ian approaches the state. Major decisions impacting customer safety are made in the storm center.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 8:59 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Lifsey and Savannah Louie
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued an Executive Order Monday halting redevelopment of the 25-acre Atlanta Medical Center site, which Wellstar Health System plans to close by November.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:42 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
A South Fulton studio showed remarkable resilience after thieves stole $200,000 in equipment from their property in January.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:39 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Residents at Lofts at Reynoldstown Crossing say the United States Postal Service has not delivered any mail to the property since June.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
The next time you see a massive black and yellow spider overhead, snap a picture. That’s the directive from researchers studying the Joro spider.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:26 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Java Saga, a top-rated restaurant in Chamblee known for its Taiwanese fried chicken, caught unwanted attention from criminals who stole an expensive food trailer from the business.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
If labor unions and railroad companies don’t reach an agreement over attendance policies and sick leave by Friday, nearly every industry will be impacted.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:39 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
A long-standing dive bar in Little 5 Points has received support from thousands of people worried a redevelopment plan could shut the business down for good.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:29 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
The incident occurred four days after a police chase ended with guns drawn in the school’s parking lot.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 4:13 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie and ORhonde Chapman
Unexpected melodies radiate through a concrete concert hall in Midtown Atlanta, as Malek Jandali plays a colorful piano on the Atlanta BeltLine.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 5:53 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie and Jamarlo Phillips
Mike Horne is the only victim who survived a triple shooting in Midtown on August 22. While he remains in the hospital’s ICU, his daughter, Alison Page, shared gratitude for the people who saved his life.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Clayton County school officials are having to get creative amid a nationwide school bus shortage.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:56 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
Some children are missing out on the most important meal of the day because of late bus drivers, according to parents in Clayton County.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie
An Atlanta father issued a plea for help and warning to parents after a powerful daddy-daughter bond was shattered by gunfire.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Savannah Louie and Jamarlo Phillips
An Atlanta-area taxi driver found himself caught up in a murder suspect’s attempted getaway Monday.
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