Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Joanne Feldman (maiden name Joanna Grogen) is a weather reporter known for her work on “Good Day Atlanta” with the Fox5 network.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Born in 1972, Joanne grew up in Marietta, Georgia, in a single-parent home.
- Education : Joanne attended Lassiter High School, which she graduated from in 1989, at the top of her class. She was voted as the ‘most likely to succeed’ in her final year of school.
- After high school, she went on to attend the University of Georgia, where she graduated from with a Bachelor of Science and a major in geography.
- She graduated ‘Magna-Cum-Laude,’ and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society during her time there due to her consistency with receiving top grades.
- As part of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, she was known for contributing to various charity projects around the university campus.
- From there she went on to attend Pennsylvania State University, where she graduated with her Master’s degree. This was made possible due to her receiving a scholarship from the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
Professional Life : Career, Salary and Net Worth
- After focusing on her education for several years, she landed her first television role in Fresno, California. It consisted of her doing the weekend weather reports for the KMPH network.
- She eventually worked her way up to not only being their lead meteorologist but also to being a news anchor for their sister station KFSN.
- Later, she received a job offer in Raleigh Durham, North Carolina, which saw her take on the role of a Chief Meteorologist for the WTVD network. She worked there for many years and became a fan favorite.
- Her popularity caught the attention of Fox5 executives in 2007, who offered her the role of a meteorologist in 2007. She accepted the role, as it would allow her to be closer to her mother.
- Currently, more than a decade later, she is still working for Fox5 as a meteorologist but also as a co-host for Good Day Atlanta. She has won one Emmy while working with them.
- As a young mother, Feldman had spoken out about how grateful she is for Fox5’s handling of her maternity leave.
Joanne Feldman Married Life and Personal Details :
- Joanne’s maiden name was Joanna Grogen, and it was under that name that she won the 1994 Miss Georgia title. She only held the title for one day, as she decided to relinquish her crown due to other career opportunities. Andrea Krahn assumed the crown after Joanne’s resignation.
- She has two children with her husband Chris and has said that she loves spending time outdoors with her family. She regularly takes them on hikes, particularly through the Georgian mountainside.
- As she has aged, Joanne has gained a deeper understanding of the importance of perspective, realizing that people’s opinions are often shaped by their unique life experiences. This realization has liberated her from the burden of taking criticism or judgment personally.
- In her efforts to give back to her community, Feldman actively engages with local classrooms, sharing her passion for meteorology and broadcasting while also promoting STEM careers to students.
Social Media :
- Feldman appears on Twitter (now called X) under the handle of @JoanneFox5 and has 25,000+ followers, while her Instagram account of the same name has over 10K followers.
Body & Other Vital Info
Joanne Feldman Measurements :
- Eye Color : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Color : Blonde
- How tall is Joanne Feldman Height : 5′3″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
More Details :
- Marital Status / Married? : Yes
- Joanne Feldman Children / Kids : 2
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : White
- Nationality : American
Joanne is my favorite meteorologist since Ken Cook retired. She is a joy to watch. She always seems so happy and is very pleasant. She knows her stuff. She is a wonderful way to start your day. I am a loyal fan of Joanne. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Thank you for finally wearing clothing with long sleeves during the current cold weather. Please leave your red and blue short sleeved dresses in the closet.
Joanne,
Keep on being the best TV meteorologist in the state!
Very attractive lady. Wonderful smile. I’m from lake Hartwell and get every morning to watch weather that comes our way. Great job Joanne
Joanne is absolutely amazing! I love her personality and professionalism as well as her knowledge of meteorology. She is also a very beautiful lady and I love the chemistry she has with her Good Day co-hosts. I am a bus driver for Cobb schools so I get up very early and I love to start my day here!
She is lovely! VERY NICE to start your day out. Very professional and always smiling!
Does Joanne Feldman wear wigs. Her hair always looks nice.
Awesome weather lady just love her personality
What about the airshow in Rome for Saturday October 24. Will it go on ?
I think Joanne is terrific…I love her attitude her look and her energy she makes me smile every morning when watching channel 5.
I’m proud of her husband and her family to have what appears to be such a sweet, attractive, and caring wife and mother!