Well-known Atlanta journalist Lisa Rayam is joining “Lawmakers” as a Capitol Reporter in January 2017, as the series begins a new season to cover Georgia’s next legislative session.

The long-running GPB television program provides daily, in-depth coverage of the state legislature during the annual Georgia General Assembly session and reports on issues including taxes, jobs, schools and the environment.

Rayam, who comes to GPB after working as a news anchor/reporter with Fox5 Atlanta for over 20 years, will be part of a team that includes award-winning journalist Scott Slade, who was previously announced as the host for the upcoming season.

"I'm thrilled to be joining the ‘Lawmakers’ team, where I will have the opportunity to delve into storytelling that really matters and affects all of us here in Georgia,” Rayam said. "On the heels of an explosive Presidential election, the role of state government will get pushed into the limelight even more, and I am excited to be a part of the mix. I love telling stories about everyday people, and it will be an honor to share some of those stories as they relate to the decisions made by our lawmakers."

In addition to her work at Fox5 Atlanta, Rayam has held reporting positions in both television and radio. She began her career at KYCA-AM in Arizona, and got her start as a television anchor and reporter at KNAZ-TV in Flagstaff, Arizona. She also worked as a news anchor and reporter for WINK-TV in Ft. Meyers, Florida and WESH-TV in Orlando, Florida.

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