Richard Elliot is a journalist and reporter for WSB-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Channel 2 Action News
Breakthrough:Covered both major United States presidential nominating conventions in 1988
10 Quick Facts About Richard Elliot
- Full Name: Richard Elliot
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program Channel 2 Action News
- Current Employer: WSBTV
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hollie
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Reporter and Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government
- Media Level: Local
Richard Elliot Age
Richard Elliot's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended University of Georgia.
- University of Georgia
Career & Work
Richard Elliot's career includes news and reporting roles with WSB-TV, a television station and WLOS-TV.
Organization: WSB-TV
Role: News Reporter
Period: July 1999–Present
Details: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: Before 1999
Details: Columbus, Georgia, United States
Organization: WLOS-TV
Role: Greenville Bureau Chief
Details: Greenville, South Carolina, United States · Managed reporting from the Greenville bureau before joining WSB-TV.
Rise to Fame
Richard Elliot gained recognition as reporter on the television show Channel 2 Action News.
Notable Coverage
- 1988 Republican and Democratic National Conventions - 1988 - Covered both presidential nominating conventions while working in Georgia television journalism
- Georgia troops in the Gulf War and Mogadishu - Reported on Georgia military personnel involved in overseas operations
- Tropical Storm Alberto flooding - 1994 - Covered deadly flooding in southern Georgia
- Atlanta Olympics and Centennial Olympic Park bombing - 1996 - Covered the Olympic Games and the bombing during the Atlanta event
- 2026 Georgia governor and United States Senate elections - WSB-TV - 2026 - Reported on candidates, public opinion polling, campaigns and voting procedures
- Georgia election technology and voting systems - WSB-TV - 2026 - Reported on election technology, government oversight and voting infrastructure
Richard Elliot Family & Relationships
Richard Elliot is married to Hollie.
Lesser Known Facts
- Reported on Georgia troops involved in military operations in the Gulf War and Mogadishu.
- His official WSB-TV biography describes him as having covered seven past, current or future United States presidents.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Richard Elliot
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Ethnicity: White
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Hollie
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
