Sharon Lawson Biography
Sharon Lawson is an American award-winning journalist working as Good Day Atlanta Anchor. She joined the station in September 2017. She was tapped to co-anchor the news 10 a.m. hour of Good Day, in addition to her appearances throughout the rest of the morning newscast in April 2019.
Sharon Lawson Career
Prior to joining FOX 5, Lawson worked for 14 years as an anchor/reporter at NBC 6 in Miami. Her two-decade career began on South Florida’s Gulf Coast. A University of Central Florida graduate, she cut her teeth as an all-purpose correspondent at Sarasota’s WWSB. At the same time working as an editor, photographer, and reporter prepared her for her 1995 debut as an anchor at WMDT in Salisbury, Maryland.
From 1997 to 2000, Lawson worked as the weekend anchor at WHIO in Dayton, Ohio, before taking over anchoring duties at WFTC in Minneapolis and finally returning to Florida’s east coast to cover the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market.
Though Lawson can count interviews with His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and heavyweight champion the late Muhammad Ali as career highlights, her passion lies with helping young people to prosper, just as her mother and mentors supported her. Lawson strives to make a positive difference by fostering nurturing environments for them and encouraging them to live their dreams.
A scholarship has been created in Lawson’s honor, and she often mentors young women in their professional and spiritual walks. During her free time, she spends with her husband, enjoying the outdoors, biking, running, traveling the world, meeting people, and collecting new stories to tell.
Sharon Lawson Age
Sharon was born on the 16th of January however, she has not revealed the year she was born. She might be in her 30’s.
Sharon Lawson Height
Lawson stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Sharon Lawson Family
Sharon was born to Jamaican parents in Toronto, Canada. The family later moved to Florida in the mid-1980s. Her path to broadcast journalism started at age 5 when her mother and biggest supporter spied her practicing intros and outros with a hairbrush and a mirror. That little girl’s dream grew into a career of professional merit and community service. Any mom would be proud.
Sharon Lawson Husband
Lawson is married to Chris Pappas since 2016. She dated him in October 2013. The couple got married in January 2016 and the wedding was held in Jamaica, which is the root of Sharon’s parents. Lawson describes him as a man with a heart of gold. However, it is not known whether the couple has any children.
Sharon Lawson Net Worth
Lawson has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a journalist.
Sharon Lawson Salary
Lawson earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Sharon Lawson FOX 5 Atlanta
Lawson works at FOX 5 Atlanta where she works alongside other famous FOX 5 Atlanta anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Janelle King
- Phil Kent
- Randy Travis
- Alex Whittler
- Janice Yu
- Christine Sperow
- Doug Evans
- Alyse Eady
- Deidra Dukes
- Denise Dillon
- Morse Diggs
- Cody Chaffins
- David Chandley
- Courtney Bryant
- Ryan Beesley
- Katie Beasley
- Claire Simms
- Russ Spencer
- Dale Russell
- Ken Rodriguez
- Aungelique Proctor
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Lawson.
| Who is Lawson? | She is an American award-winning journalist |
| Age | Not Available |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Spouse | Chris Pappas |
| Salary | $40,000 – $ 110,500 |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |