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Michael King

Atlanta
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Emmy & Murrow Award-winning journalist; Purdue & Howard man; Trek fan; foodie; nerd/geek; Gary, IN native.

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Emmy & Murrow-award winning Web Executive Producer at WXIA-TV Atlanta, foodie, geek, novice voice actor, and unapologetically libertarian ex-columnist & radio talkshow host.

Michael King’s Journalist Portfolio

Pilot in plane crash identified as Emory surgeon

Pilot in plane crash identified as Emory surgeon

(WXIA) -- Emory Healthcare has identified the pilot in Monday's Dawson County plane crash as surgeon Dr. John…

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Chief medical examiner: UGA student's death was suicide

Chief medical examiner: UGA student's death was suicide

DECATUR, Ga. -- Georgia's chief medical examiner, Dr. Kris Sperry released a statement Wednesday confirming t…

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10 APS cheating scandal defendants considering plea deals

10 APS cheating scandal defendants considering plea deals

ATLANTA - 11Alive News has learned that about 10 of the 33 defendants in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating …

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Next year's Falcons game in London to have 9:30 a.m. start time

Next year's Falcons game in London to have 9:30 a.m. start time

(WXIA) -- Breakfast at Wimbledon may come to mean something different next fall, when the Atlanta Falcons and…

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Roswell Police looking for missing elderly man

Roswell Police looking for missing elderly man

ROSWELL, Ga. -- Roswell Police said they are looking for a missing elderly male with a history of depression …

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Articles

Homes For Sale in Paradise Valley School District of Ar

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By Michael King
| Active Rain
🏡 Fully Updated Home in Phoenix’s Paradise Valley School District – Just Listed at $610,000! Welcome to 2826 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032—a rare find that delivers modern updates, top-tier schools, and Arizona charm in one move-in ready package. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has been completely updated from the air-conditioning system to the floors and offers the perfect combination of style, space, and location.
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Gorillaz’s Iconic Album Demon Days Turns 20 This Year, and Its Influence On Music Is Still Felt Today

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By Michael King
| Medicine Box Magazine
THE RELEASE OF DEMON DAYS British virtual art pop band Gorillaz, fronted by legendary Blur frontman Damon Albarn, released their sophomore album Demon Days in May of 2005. While the album was an immediate hit upon its release, listeners at the time likely wouldn't have guessed how much the album would go on to impact the music industry. Demon Days shook up the popular music landscape by breaking rules, setting new precedents, and creating completely new concepts.
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Duke is Taking on The White Lotus Over – But Not in Court

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By Michael King, Douglas Stuart
| The Fashion Law
Duke University is making headlines this week after releasing a statement distancing itself from HBO’s hit show, The White Lotus. The clash click-garnering clash between the school and the show stems from a particularly striking couple of scenes, in which actor Jason Isaacs’ character contemplates suicide – while wearing a t-shirt boldly emblazoned with the stylized Duke name.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

As a full-fledged journalist? I started writing for the Purdue Exponent in Lafayette, Ind., in the fall of 1980.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'm dating myself, but, of course I have! Teletype, too!

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Clark Kent. I'm a long-time geek and nerd, which means I'm a sucker for superheroes.

Awards

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Regional Edward R. Murrow

2017 - Website

11Alive.com WXIA-TV Atlanta, GA

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Edward R. Murrow Awards (National)

2016 - Investigative Reporting

Smart ALEC: The Backroom Where Laws Are Born WXIA-WATL-TV Atlanta, GA

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Regional Edward R. Murrow

2016 - Investigative Reporting

Smart ALEC: The Backroom Where Laws Are Born WXIA-WATL-TV Atlanta, GA

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Regional Edward R. Murrow

2015 - Website

Large Market Television, Region 13 - WXIA-TV, Atlanta

Regional Edward R. Murrow

2006 - Website (Broadcast-affiliated)

Large Market Television, Region 13 - WXIA-TV, Atlanta

Southeast Regional Emmy

2007 - Outstanding Achievement Advanced Media Excellence

Advanced Media: Interactivity - The Funeral of Coretta Scott King

Southeast Regional Emmy

2010 - Television News Gathering Excellence

Continuing Coverage - State of Stimulus: Tracking the Money

Southeast Regional Emmy

2010 - Television Crafts Achievement Excellence

Team Coverage - September Floods

Southeast Regional Emmy

2011 - Outstanding Achievement - News Programming Excellence

Daily Newscast - 11Alive News

Southeast Regional Emmy

2012 - Television News Programming Excellence

Team Coverage - CRCT Cheating Report

Southeast Regional Emmy

2012 - Television News Programming Excellence

Daily Newscast - 11Alive News at 6

Southeast Regional Emmy

2013 - Television News Programming Excellence

Team Coverage - Falcons Staduim Controversy

Georgia Association of Broadcasters

2013 - Best Web Site

11Alive.com - WXIA-TV, Atlanta

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