David Chandley, AMS certified meteorologist, appears on Channel 2 Action News at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is involved in team coverage whenever severe weather breaks. He joined the Action News team in November 1988.

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in broadcast journalism, he also completed the broadcast meteorology program at Mississippi State University. David 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.

David's broadcast career has been all over Georgia, with stops in Albany, Macon and Columbus. He has been honored with numerous awards, including 3 Southeast Emmy Awards and 9 nominations. David has also received the Associated Press Best Weather Reporting Award 9 times, most recently in 2008.

David resides in Gwinnett County with his wife Lynn, who is also a UGA graduate, their two daughters, Lauren and Leah, and 3 dogs. They are active members of Mountain Park First Baptist Church and David serves on the Parkview High School Council. He is involved with many organizations and charities, including Gwinnett County Schools, where he served as a former PTA president, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Master of Ceremonies for the annual Lilburn Christmas Parade.

He is an avid golfer, tennis player, girl’s fast-pitch softball coach and country music fan. David was a student trainer at the University of Georgia and was a member of the 1980 National Championship Football team.

You can email David at david.chandley@wsbtv.com