Rick Folbaum BIO
Rick Folbaum is an Emmy Award-winning American broadcast journalist who has been working for Atlanta News First as an anchor since 2019. He anchors Gray TV’s Atlanta News First Morning News, which airs from Monday to Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Peachtree TV at 9 p.m.
How old is Rick Folbaum?
Folbaum is 54 years old as of 2023, he was born on August 5, 1969, in the United States. However, he celebrates his annual birthday every August 5th.
Rick Folbaum Education
Folbaum pursued his high school education at Cherry Hills High School and graduated in 1987. He later joined Syracuse University’s S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in 1987 after completing high school. He later graduated in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.
Rick Folbaum Career
Folbaum has been working at Atlanta News First as an anchor since September 2019. He anchors Gray TV’s Atlanta News First Morning News, which airs from Monday to Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Peachtree TV at 9 p.m. He has anchored the most tremorous encounters in current Georgia history, including the election victories for president and U.S. Moreover, he has also anchored 2020’s global social justice protests and interviewed many Georgia newsmakers, such as Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Senator Johnny Isakson, among others. He covered the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain in September 2022.
Before joining Atlanta News First, Folbaum worked at CNN International Commercial as a freelance anchor from October 2018 to September 2019. He anchored front-running shows such as “Connect the World” and “CNN Newsroom.” Additionally, he also worked for WFOR | CBS Miami, serving as an anchor for five years, from August 2013 to August 2018. Folbaum anchored the terrifying 2018 massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, the 2017 shooting spree at Fort Lauderdale airport, and the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting. In 2017, he was awarded an Emmy for a series of reports highlighting South Florida’s Holocaust survivor community.
Prior to working for WFOR | CBS, Folbaum worked as an anchor and a correspondent at Fox News from 1996 to 2013. For more than seventeen years, he anchored breaking news events that included “Miracle on the Hudson,” the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and the attacks on 9/11. In addition, he co-anchored all live coverage of the 2012 election. While still with FOX, Folbaum worked as an anchor at FOX 5 WNYW in New York for three years.
Before joining Fox News, Folbaum worked at MSNBC in Fort Lee, NJ, serving as an associate producer in 1996. Previously, he worked at America’s Talking as a booker and a researcher for one year, from 1995 to 1996. During his earlier career, he worked for WOR-AM in NYC and WTXF TV in Philadelphia, working behind the scenes. He got his first on-air job at KSPN FM Radio in Aspen, CO, and in 1994, the Associated Press recognized his work.
Rick Folbaum Height
Folbaum has an approximate height of 6 feet, 3 inches.
Who is Rick Folbaum’s wife?
Folbaum is happily married to Kelcey Folbaum, who is a social media influencer and an award-winning journalist. The couple has been married for more than two decades and is fortunate to have five lovely children.
Who are Rick Folbaum’s parents and siblings?
Folbaum’s native land is Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S. He was born and raised under the guidance of his beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Folbaum. He has not disclosed much information about his parents and siblings; however, an update will be made once the information is made public.
Rick Folbaum’s Kids
Folbaum and his dear wife have five wonderful children: three daughters and two sons. Dylan, Summer Jane, twins Harlowe and Chase, and Cash, who was born on May 16, 2013.
How much does Rick Folbaum earn?
Folbaum has an average salary range of between $30,000 and $50,000.
Rick Folbaum’s Net Worth
Folbaum has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million. His principal source of income is mainly associated with working as
Rick Folbaum CBS46/Atlanta News First
Folbaum is currently working at Atlanta News First as an anchor. He joined the station in September 2019 and anchors Gray TV’s Atlanta News First Morning News, which airs from Monday to Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Peachtree TV at 9 p.m. He has anchored the most tremorous encounters in current Georgia history, including the election victories for president and U.S. Moreover, he has also anchored 2020’s global social justice protests and interviewed many Georgia newsmakers, such as Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Senator Johnny Isakson, among others. He covered the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain in September 2022.
Rick Folbaum’s Social Media Accounts
Folbaum has several busy and active social media accounts, such as a Twitter account @RickFolbaum with more than 11.1k followers, an Instagram account @rfolbaum with more than 1366k followers, and a Facebook account Rick Folbaum with more than 7.1k followers.