FOX 5 Chief Meteorologist David Chandley signs off after 42 years

The Brief

  • FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley is retiring after a career in Georgia that spanned 42 years.
  • Chandley joined the FOX 5 team in 2015 to fulfill his dream of becoming a chief meteorologist.
  • The longtime broadcaster plans to spend his retirement focusing on his roles as a husband, father and grandfather.

ATLANTA FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley is saying goodbye to the station and entering retirement after 42 years of broadcasting in Georgia.

A storied career in Georgia weather

What we know:

David Chandley’s career in the state began in Albany and included stops in Columbus and Macon before he spent 38 years in Atlanta. He worked for more than 20 years at WSB-TV before joining FOX 5 Atlanta as chief meteorologist in 2015.

Over the last 11 years, he led the storm team through major events, including tornado outbreaks and severe winter storms. Chandley is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he served as a student trainer while dreaming of a career in television.

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