David Chandley Biography
David Chandley is an award winning journalist currently working as the FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist. You can catch him every weeknight on Fox 5 News at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. as well as during any severe weather events. He joined the station in January 2015.
David Chandley Career
Chandley chased his dream to a be a chief meteorologist by joining the Fox 5 Storm Team in January 2015, after tracking Georgia’s weather for more than 35 years.
He graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Georgia in 1984. Chandley also completed a certificate in broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University in 1989. He holds the CBM (Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) designation from the American Meteorological Society . This is the highest mark of distinction and recognition available in broadcast meteorology. In addition, Chandley is an AMS certified meteorologist.
His broadcast career has taken him all over Georgia, with stops in Albany, Macon, Columbus and a nearly 26 years stay at WSB in Atlanta, Georgia as a long time meteorologist. He has been a recipient of multiple awards, including 11 Southeast Emmy Awards and countless nominations. Chandley has also received the Associated Press Best Weather Reporting Award 13 times.
Chandley and his wife Lynn live in Brookhaven and are parents to two daughters, Lauren Reidy and Leah. The couple also shares a son-in-law Kyle, three beautiful granddaughters, Eleanor & Piper and two dogs, Pippa and Jack.
In his spare time, he loves golfing, walking and biking the Atlanta Beltline and working out. In addition, Chandler is a Door Holder at Passion City Church and has worked with several Atlanta organizations. Such as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Gwinnett County Schools, Camp Fire Boys and Girls. Furthermore, he has worked with Atlanta Community Food Bank and Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities.
While at University of Georgia (UGA) Athens, Georgia, Chandler was a student trainer and member of the 1980 National Championship Football Team.
David Chandley Age
He celebrates his birthday on 8 April. There is no information on the his exact year of birth. However, will update as soon as the information is available.
David Chandley Height
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David Chandley Education
He graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Georgia in 1984. Chandley also completed a certificate in broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University in 1989.
David Chandley Family
He was born and raised in Lilburn, Georgia. His dad big Frank Chandley turned 87 years on 8 May and his mom Katherine Chandley celebrates her birthday on 31 August. Chandler’s parents celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on 12 June. His parents raised two children and now have five grandkids and three great grandchildren.
David Chandley Wife
He tied the knot with his wife Lynn on 15 September 1984. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary as of 2024.
David Chandley Children
He is a father to two adult daughters Lauren Reidy and Leah. Lauren is married to Kyle and a mother of three girls.
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