Where is amanda davis

On camera. Davis has been off the air since last fall after a DUI arrest in Midtown, following a wrong way crash on Piedmont Avenue. There have been awards, honors and accolades. There have also been challenges, disappointments and stumbles.

I am blessed. So, it is with a heavy heart that I announce I am officially retiring from Fox 5 as I look ahead to a new chapter in my life. So, with much love and appreciation, I say thank you for your love and support. While many viewers anticipated an apology from Davis or perhaps an announcement about a return to the anchor desk, she did not directly refer to her DUI arrest.

At points, the televised message felt forced and contrived, like it had been vetted by a team of lawyers. My wife and I consider her a part of our family. All of Atlanta shares in their mourning. In addition to being well-respected in the community, many former colleagues and interns remember her for offering advice, help and assistance. So even as an intern, she pushed me to do the best work that I could do," said FOX 5's Marissa Mitchell, who worked with Davis when she first interned at the station.

Davis had personal qualities which many found to be rare and often hard to find in others. She was described as warm, kind, sincere and affectionate. Those who knew her best said she was the same way in person as she was on TV. Her smile was constantly on display, making their day a little brighter. She was very generous in that way.

Very generous. But both, you know, sort of in our personal friendship and on the air too," said Russ Spencer. What you saw was what was there off camera too. She was also honored with the prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for her continuous live broadcasting during the abortion clinic bombing in Atlanta. And I think a lot of people have been inspired by her faith too. Davis, 62, died around p. She was on her way to San Antonio following the death of her step-father.

The station reported that Davis died at the hospital Wednesday surrounded by family. A statement on the station's website said Davis' "family is asking for privacy at this difficult time.

She told the Journal she wanted to stay sober so she could help others battle their addictions. According to the Journal, her family is holding a public viewing of Davis at the Gregory B.