Domonique Benn Bio

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Name: Domonique Benn
Title: Former First at Five Co-Anchor

Good luck, Domonique!

Domonique Benn's last day at News 12 was January 5, 2007. We here at News 12 will miss her, and we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Farewell Message from Domonique

Dear Colleagues, Family & Friends,

It’s never easy saying goodbye. Thank you for having me as a guest in your homes for over six years. With mixed emotions, I have decided to accept a job as an Anchor/Reporter in Norfolk, Virginia.

I would like for you to know that there were many invaluable opportunities afforded me at News 12. The challenges have been motivational and inspiring. I take pride in knowing that News 12 has prepared me through the years to be confident in my ability to compete on any level of broadcasting. I am proud to have given you honest and unbiased reporting. I am also proud to have been affiliated with News 12.

Through my life, I have been guided by these simple but true words expressed in William Ernest Henley’s poem “Invictus”

“I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. Knowing that things are possible with God, my goals are obtainable when remaining true to my own convictions.”

Thank you News 12, thank you Augusta, and thank you for the memories.
I love you Augusta!

Domonique Benn
Former News 12 First at Five Co-Anchor

Watch Domonique's Goodbye

Domonique Benn co-anchored News 12 First at Five from October 2004 until January 2007. Before that, thousands of viewers woke up with Domonique each morning. As co-anchor of News 12 This Morning, Domonique made sure you knew the news before you began your day.

Benn is a winner of a prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. She received the top honor for her investigative report: "Bad Medicine". She's also been nominated for the Georgia Associated Press's "Best/Anchor Reporter" Award.

Domonique came to WRDW-News 12 in 2000. She began as a General Assignment Reporter with emphasis on local government. Domonique's assignments have taken her to Atlanta to report on legislation affecting the CSRA and even to Columbia, SC to report on the controversial removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the statehouse grounds.

While at News 12, Domonique interviewed civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and noted columnist and TV host Tony Brown. In August 2002, the Florida native became the co-anchor of News 12 This Morning.

Domonique's reporting was a fixture in News 12's Masters Tournament coverage.

Domonique has been honored to receive awards and recognition from various schools and civic organizations. The City of Augusta and the Housing Department recognized Domonique for Special Outstanding Media Representative for helping to "Get Things Done" in Augusta.

Prior to working in Augusta, Domonique reported in newsrooms in Florida and Mississippi. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Journalism from the University of Florida.

Domonique is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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