Savannah Louie
Anchor/Reporter
Atlanta News First
Savannah Louie is an anchor and multi-media journalist for Atlanta News First. She anchors the 10 p.m. newscast and also reports in other shows on WANF. Savannah joined the Atlanta News First team in September 2021.
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.
Three of the big bright red boxes sit along Beeline Boulevard at the Interlock in West Midtown.
A report by USA Facts finds Black male teachers made up just 1.3 percent of public school teachers.
Historic downtown Senoia is one of the most famous production sites in the Atlanta metro area after it was used in AMC’s The Walking Dead.
A first-of-its-kind study released Wednesday examines how teen girls of color process emotions.
Atlanta’s historic westside neighborhood is celebrating growth and resurgence at Ride for the Westside as community advocates push for affordable, high-quality housing opportunities.
Hundreds of people have attended events through the group.
Research shows benefits extend beyond prison walls and into neighboring communities.
Cases can go undiagnosed for years because symptoms may seem so common, many women don’t realize they have the disease until it is too late.
Afterschool programs are critical to closing education gaps.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Georgia adolescents 10 to 24 years old in 2021.
Hundreds of businesses are organized into various categories on the site, including food and drink, home improvement, beauty, health, education, travel, and more.
Four business partners of the Hana Hou Hospitality Group are from Atlanta. The group runs five restaurants on the island.
Wednesday marked 100 days since WGA went on strike, with SAG-AFTRA joining the picket lines months later.
University of Georgia researchers say some of Georgia’s most vulnerable children miss out on thousands of dollars in nutrients every year.
According to a study cited by the Mayo Clinic, more people go to the emergency room for psychiatric and mental health-related concerns when it’s hot out.
The CDC reported a 25 percent jump in tickborne disease cases in the U.S. from 2011 to 2019.
Each district of Atlanta will get $1 million.
Veterans can browse through 200 animals from Cobb County Animal Services.
Skin cancer rates are about 30 times higher for white Americans compared to minority groups.
Paul-Henri Nargeolet, nicknamed "Mr. Titanic", worked as Director of Underwater Research for E/M Group and RMS Titanic, Inc., headquartered in Peachtree Corners.
A study out of Massachusetts finds one shot of gene therapy for female cats can prevent pregnancy for at least two years.
Mounjaro is FDA approved for diabetes treatment, and is in the process of a fast-tracked approval for weight management.
The trees will be free for residents to take once they mature.
According to the Urban Land Institute, the Atlanta region is expanding faster than any settlement in human history.
Experts say incorporating more vitamins, minerals, and fiber found in fruits and vegetables can improve mood.
Artificial intelligence could predict a person’s risk for a cardiac event more accurately than a doctor.
New research finds the color of a child’s skin will influence how they’re disciplined at school.
A $200 million effort in Georgia will provide healthcare for thousands of families in rural areas.
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.
Researchers analyzed 50,000 food photos from chefs, nutritionists, and food stylists.
Aquagenuity CEO Doll Avant said Apple’s Impact Accelerator program pushed her company lightyears ahead of where it would be without the extra resources.
According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, Xylazine-related deaths jumped more than 1100% in two years.
Georgia law currently requires hospitals to give 30 days notice ahead of closure.
Atlanta has become a model for U.S. cities hoping to highlight female leaders and entrepreneurs.
City leaders say the money is one answer to the metro’s affordable housing crisis.
While every family and child may have differing opinions, experts agree healthier lifestyle changes are an absolute must.
Atlanta will receive $30 million dollars to improve city streets in an effort to fight a nationwide increase in deadly accidents.
Experts recommend parents lead tough conversations about the footage.
The gap between the number of clinical trials and the number of participants is about 40 percent.
The daughter of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. shares her father’s passion for spurring change within the community.
As rent, groceries, and gas prices rise across the Atlanta metro, a nonprofit provides temporary relief for hundreds of overwhelmed pet owners.
A social media craze has created serious problems for people with diabetes in Atlanta.
As thousands of people across Georgia recover from busted pipes and flooded homes, a statewide agency offers help to residents.
Athens grandmother with Alzheimer’s receives holiday cards from strangers
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.
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.
Linda Sanders, founder of the Atlanta nonprofit Grandma’s Hands Outreach, said grandparents across the state are struggling to access resources for their families.
Healthcare for thousands of Georgians is set to become more convenient due to changes in remote patient monitoring or RPM.
Evictions at Atlanta area extended-stay hotels have skyrocketed in 2022, largely due to a new law aimed at protecting renter’s rights.
