Mark Winne
While Mark Winne was still a student at Auburn University and working part-time at The Birmingham News, he and a photographer spotted a hand sticking out of the trunk of a car and chased it across the city, ultimately leading to the rescue of a kidnap victim. Thus began a career of crime and corruption coverage.
After three and a half years working full-time for the News, Mark was hired by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Later switching to television, he went on the air for WSB-TV in 1986 and has helped Action News break many of Georgia's biggest stories. His print and broadcast work have been honored with numerous professional and civic awards, including a number of Southern Regional Emmys.
Mark's coverage of a series of mail bombings which killed a federal judge and a civil rights attorney led to the publication of his book on the case, "Priority Mail" (Scribner, 1995.)
Mark has been active with a number of charities and especially at church. For several seasons he coached youth basketball and baseball. Married to the former Kate Sievert, he is an avid golfer.
You can follow Mark on Twitter at @MarkWinneWSB.
Latest from Mark Winne
Hacker accused of stealing millions extradited to Atlanta
Prosecutors told Channel 2 Action News a hacker mastermind is in Atlanta to face justice for stealing millions of dollars and infecting millions of computers. Investigators captured the suspect in Thailand and brought him to Atlanta, where they say a local server controlled the hacked computers. "Folks are having their ...
Felon says judge's decison gave opportunity to skip jail sentence
A convicted felon was on the run for months until he was caught with a gun during a traffic stop. In a jailhouse interview, the felon told Channel 2's Mark Winne a judge’s decision about money gave him an opportunity to skip his jail sentence. Keith Miller pleaded guilty to ...
DA's office may re-indict Crawford Lewis
Channel 2 Action News has learned former DeKalb County School Superintendent Crawford Lewis may face indictment again. On Friday, Channel 2's Mark Winne spoke exclusively to Lewis, who said he can't believe this case has dragged on as long as it has. "I'm disappointed that for almost three years, this ...
Judge's ruling could give officer job back after Eagle raid firing
An officer fired after a controversial raid at an Atlanta gay bar could soon be back on the force. The controversial raid at the Eagle bar in midtown Atlanta cost the city more than $1 million in settlement money. It also led to major changes in the Police Department. Channel ...
Former top APS leader preparing to be indicted by grand jury
As a grand jury considering possible indictments in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal wrapped up testimony for a second day, only Channel 2 Action News talked with a former top school leader who believes she could be indicted. The District Attorney's Office said the grand jury could hand up ...
Source: Indictment drafted in APS cheating scandal
A grand jury is hearing testimony regarding the Atlanta Public School cheating scandal Wednesday, and it is expected to continue through Friday. Channel 2 Action News has reporters stationed across the city as the grand jury questions witnesses. There are 23 grand jurors involved. Channel 2's Richard Elliot has been ...
Attorney: Indictments coming this week in APS cheating scandal
Indictments will soon be handed up in connection with the Atlanta Public School cheating scandal, according to a defense attorney in the case. On Monday, defense attorney Bob Rubin told Channel 2’s Mark Winne a prosecutor has confirmed the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office will seek indictments of several educators ...
Ga. loophole leaves no solution for victim of pornographic political sabotage
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said it has found two loopholes in a Georgia law. One loophole helps child predators and another leaves Georgians open to horribly embarrassing computer attacks. The GBI told Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne it's looking for a solution. One of the victims of the ...
Convicted Olympic Park bomber to pen autobiography
Convicted 1996 Olympics bomber Eric Rudolph is working on an autobiography and a law enforcement agency that helped hunt him down is now forced to help him. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said its forensic artist, Marla Lawson, drew two sketches of Rudolph to catch him when he was on ...
Clayton patrol cars making officers sick with CO poisoning
Channel 2 Action News has learned of a potential danger in Clayton County's patrol cars that has already made one officer severely sick. Clayton County police officials told Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne an officer operating his marked unit Dec. 31 got nauseous and had a headache. "He didn't ...
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