Q: Can you please tell me what happened to Lisa Rayam and Karen Graham from Fox 5 news? They were both really good.
—Brenda Clark, Newnan
Q: Rayam and Fox 5 parted ways in May, after her contract wasn't renewed, the AJC reported on May 2.
Rayam, who had been with Fox 5 for nearly 22 years, wrote on her Fox 5 Facebook page: “It is all about making a change for my family. I need more time with my awesome children. I need early dinners with them. I need to help on homework. I need to show up ‘on time’ for them everywhere.”
Graham, a host on “Good Day Atlanta,” left the station in September after 16 years there to pursue other opportunities.
“Nearly a year ago I made it clear to (Fox 5 executives) that God was calling me to do something greater than me, something of a greater service to the community and the world — and they honored my decision,” Graham wrote on her station Facebook page. “If you have watched me over the years you already know I have strong ties to the deaf community. I am simply following my passion and answering my calling.”
Gurvir Dhindsa, another “Good Day Atlanta” host, left Fox 5 in April after five years on the show.
Alyse Eady has replaced Dhindsa and Constance Jones has replaced Graham, the AJC reported.
Andy Johnston with Fast Copy News Service wrote this column. Do you have a question? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-222-2002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).
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