WAGA-TV (Fox) · Channel 5
Full power TV station · Atlanta, Georgia
WAGA-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 5, licensed to Atlanta, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 166 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About WAGA-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WAGA-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 332 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 41% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 166 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,880,000 residents, as far as LaGrange, GA (66 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WXTX in Columbus, GA, 98 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 5 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Tower location | 33.79761, -84.33381 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 332 m (1,089 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 70689 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WAGA-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, GA | 2.7 mi | 306° NW | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 4.2 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 4.6 mi | 43° NE | Strong |
| North Atlanta, GA | 4.7 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Candler-McAfee, GA | 6.0 mi | 324° NW | Strong |
| Chamblee, GA | 6.8 mi | 197° SSW | Strong |
| Tucker, GA | 7.8 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 9.1 mi | 164° SSE | Strong |
| East Point, GA | 10 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 10 mi | 180° S | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 12 mi | 120° ESE | Strong |
| Redan, GA | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 13 mi | 298° WNW | Strong |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 14 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 14 mi | 96° E | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 16 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 16 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 18 mi | 206° SSW | Strong |
| Duluth, GA | 18 mi | 217° SW | Strong |
| Stockbridge, GA | 18 mi | 342° NNW | Strong |
| Union City, GA | 19 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Alpharetta, GA | 19 mi | 187° S | Strong |
| Kennesaw, GA | 22 mi | 134° SE | Strong |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 23 mi | 241° WSW | Strong |
| Milton, GA | 23 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Woodstock, GA | 24 mi | 153° SSE | Strong |
| Douglasville, GA | 24 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| McDonough, GA | 26 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Acworth, GA | 27 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 27 mi | 219° SW | Good |
| Peachtree City, GA | 32 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Canton, GA | 32 mi | 163° SSE | Good |
| Cartersville, GA | 37 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Griffin, GA | 38 mi | 354° N | Good |
| Newnan, GA | 39 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Gainesville, GA | 45 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| Carrollton, GA | 45 mi | 70° ENE | Good |
| Athens, GA | 56 mi | 259° WSW | Good |
| Rome, GA | 57 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| LaGrange, GA | 66 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WUPACBS · 69
- WUVG-DTUnivision · 34
- WPCH-TVCW · 17
- WSB-TVABC · 2
- WXIA-TVNBC · 11
- WHSG-TVTrinity · 63
- WKTB-CDTelemundo · 47
- WPXA-TVION · 14
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WAGA-TV transmitter tower?
WAGA-TV broadcasts from a tower at 33.7976, -84.3338, near Druid Hills, GA. It is licensed to Atlanta, Georgia.
What channel is WAGA-TV on?
WAGA-TV appears as virtual channel 5 (5.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WAGA-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WAGA-TV with an antenna?
About 2,880,000 people live in the 166 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WAGA-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WAGA-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.