Diana Davis
Diana Davis covers the general assignment beat for Channel 2 Action News. She joined WSB-TV in 1983 moving from KTVI-TV News in St. Louis. While there, she covered the medical beat and continued reporting in that specialty for many years at Channel 2 before she moved back into general assignment reporting.
Davis has received many industry accolades during her career. The long list includes eight Gold Award for Outstanding Medical Coverage from the Medical Association of Georgia, four awards for "Best Specialty Reporting" from the Associated Press’s and the AMA National Medical Reporting Award. NATAS recognized her work with three Emmys.
Born in Mineola, New York, Diana graduated from the College of Wooster, in Ohio, with a BA in History of Art.
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Good Samaritan who rescued 4-year-old back on ventilator
The good Samaritan who saved a drowning 4-year-old girl is not breathing on his own. The man's mother, Vickie Jones Roberson, told Channel 2's Diana Davis her son's recovery has regressed. Her son, Mike Patterson, jumped in a river to save the child as his own son watched. Injuries from ...
Thousands support good Samaritan paralyzed after saving girl
Thousands of Channel 2 Action News viewers responded to a report Tuesday about a good Samaritan who became paralyzed after saving the life of a little girl. He has no insurance, faces months of treatment and thousands in medical bills. Several viewers called to offer help after seeing Channel 2's ...
Good Samaritan left paralyzed after trying to save 4-year-old child
A good Samaritan has been left paralyzed after he dove into a swift-moving creek to save a 4-year-old girl who was being swept away. Even though Michael Patterson is being hailed as a hero, he has no insurance to cover what will be thousands of dollars in health care costs ...
Diet pill Belviq set to hit market Tuesday
Another new prescription diet pill will hit the market, starting Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration approved Belviq more than a year ago. It’s the newest weight-loss prescription drug of three that have hit the market in recent months. Patients who tested Belviq lost only a few percentage points ...
Trombonist arrested playing outside Turner Field
Police have arrested another street musician in Atlanta. Channel 2 Action News reported the arrest of a violinist by MARTA police last month. Now, a trombonist told Channel 2's Diana Davis he spent the night in jail for soliciting as he played outside Turner Field. Eryk McDaniel insists he never ...
Emory studies autism blood test
Emory University may be blazing a trail that could help children with autism. It’s about to start a study on a blood test that may catch autism earlier. That could have big implications for treatment, as autism can affect children’s' speech and ability to communicate and interact. Parent ...
Family remembers Army POW on Memorial Day
Forty years after their father was released as a prisoner of war from Vietnam, a north Georgia family is remembering his service to our country as they mark the first Memorial Day since his death. Col. Ben Purcell was the highest-ranking Army POW in the Vietnam War. His wife and ...
Investigators seize dozens of dogs from Hall County home
The Hall County Animal Shelter is trying to find new homes and care for dozens of dogs seized from a Hall County home. Sixty-seven dogs were taken, three other dogs were found dead. Officials with the Hall County Animal Shelter told Channel 2's Diana Davis caring for so many dogs ...
Boy who survived Gordon County tornado turns 3
The tornado destruction in Oklahoma hits close to home for a local family who barely survived a recent tornado in Gordon County. Betty Stewart, 79, and her great-grandson, Zane McFarland, were nearly killed when their house was destroyed by a January tornado. Stewart shielded the boy with her body. ...
Man accused of burning neighbor’s home over tall grass
A man who police said set his neighbor’s house on fire was taken into custody Thursday. Cartersville police told Channel 2’s Diana Davis the suspect, Phillip Bennett, was angry that his neighbor had not cut the grass. Police said Bennett went into a rage, setting his neighbor's home on ...
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