Bridget Spencer
Reporter
Atlanta News First

Bridget is excited to be back in Atlanta telling the stories of her very own community.
She grew up in Marietta, Georgia, and attended McEachern High School. After high school, Bridget attended the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, where she earned a BA in Broadcast Journalism and Advertising/Public Relations.
Her first job in television was at WTVY-News 4 in Dothan, Alabama. It was there, where she honed her skills and then moved on to Fox 7 Austin, in Austin, Texas. She spent seven years in there as a reporter, covering public safety stories in the city, and later, happenings at Austin City Hall.
In her spare time, Bridget enjoys exploring the outdoors, movies, participating in musical theater, and reading a good novel.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Bridget Spencer and Brittany Ford
It was a story that made national headlines back in 2013 and today, the mystery surrounding his death continues.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 1:13 PM CDT
|By Bridget Spencer, Jennifer Lifsey and Gray News staff
Officials stressed that these are not northern giant hornets, which made news a couple of years back, but are still a threat to the ecosystem and agriculture.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 4:15 AM CDT
|By Jennifer Lifsey and Bridget Spencer
Unionized film and television writers have voted overwhelmingly to give their leaders the authority to call a strike if they’re unable to reach an agreement on a new contract.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 12:59 PM CST
|By Joyce Lupiani and Bridget Spencer
Atlanta News First spoke with the mother of UGA football player Devin Willock who was killed in a crash along with football staff member Chandler LeCroy early Sunday morning.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 11:45 AM CDT
|By Bridget Spencer
Surrounding states have higher prices, with Florida being well over $5.00 a gallon.