David Chandley Biography
David Chandley is an American meteorologist working at FOX 5 Atlanta where he serves as the Chief Meteorologist and can be seen during the 5, 6, 10, and 11 pm newscast. He joined the FOX 5 Atlanta team in January 2015, after previously working at WSB-TV.
For 35 years, he chased the weather in Georgia before relocating to Atlanta. In 1980, he joined The University of Georgia where he studied advance broadcast journalism and graduated in 1984. Later in 1987, he joined Mississippi State University where he earned a certificate in broadcast meteorology in 1989. Chandley is also an AMS-certified meteorologist and he holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist from the American Meteorological Society which is the highest mark of distinction and recognition available in broadcast meteorology.
In addition, his broadcast career has enabled him to travel all over Georgia and he has made stops in Columbus, Albany, and Macon, and for over 25 years, he worked at WSB in Atlanta. For 13 times, he received the Associated Press Best Weather Reporting Award. Together with his wife Lynn, they decided in Brookhaven. Furthermore, while he was at UGA, he served as a student trainer and member of the 1980 National Championship Football Team.
During his spare time, he enjoys working out, golfing, biking the Atlanta Beltline, walking, and spending ample time with his family. At Passion City Church he is a DoorHolder and over the years, he has worked with many Atlanta organizations such as Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Camp Fire Boys, and Girls, and Gwinnett County Schools.
David Chandley Salary
Chandley earns a salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
David Chandley Net Worth
Chandley has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a meteorologist.
David Chandley Age
Chandley was born on April 6, 1962, in the United States thus he is 62 years old as of 2024. He celebrates his birthday on the 6th of April every year.
David Chandley Height and Weight
Chandley stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall. However, information about his weight will be updated when available.
David Chandley Family
Chandley likes to keep his personal life private hence he has neither disclosed the names of his parent nor those of his siblings. However, this information will be updated when available.
David Chandley Wife and Children
Chandley is married to Lynn and together the couple has been blessed with two daughters who they named Leah and Lauren Reidy. They also have a son-in-law Kyle, two beautiful granddaughters, Eleanor & Piper, and two dogs, Pippa and Jack.
Why Did David Chandley Leave Channel 2
After Chandley worked at Channel 2 Action News for over 25 years, he decided to leave the station while stating that the station could not provide him with what he needed for his career.
David Chandley Social Media Platform
Chandley is very active on his Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages. He has 14k followers on Twitter 14k followers on Instagram and 85k followers on Facebook.