
Denise Dillon
Denise Dillon's television career has taken her across the country and the globe. These days you can typically find her on FOX 5 News at 10 and FOX 5 News Edge at 11.
Reporting, editing, producing and anchoring: Denise has done nearly every job that television news has to offer. She broke into journalism in Denison, Texas, and also has worked in Indianapolis, Knoxville, and Columbus, Georgia.
Before coming to FOX 5, Denise worked for CNN, where she anchored for many of their networks including Headline News. While at CNN International, she interviewed world leaders nearly every day, giving her a unique perspective on global events.
Denise is an avid athlete and fitness buff. She’s a highly competitive triathlete and has finished three Ironman events, including the World Championship in Hawaii. Believing it’s the only way to travel, she and her husband have run marathons in seven countries and on three continents. Denise has been a personal trainer for more than 15 years and loves to pass on her knowledge of fitness. Denise grew up in a small town in western New York and went to Syracuse University. She and her husband have two daughters.
The latest from Denise Dillon
Help is on the way for residents of a dilapidated Atlanta apartments
Residents at the Forest Cove apartments in southeast Atlanta have been living in horrendous conditions for years. Now help is on the way.
1985 cold case cracked by unlikely duo
A cold case dating back 37 years, has now been cracked by a stay at home mom and a civilian who works for a metro Atlanta police department.
Man accused of raping juvenile at popular park in Kennesaw
Swift-Cantrell park in Kennesaw is filled with people exercising, family get togethers, and children playing. Police say this past Sunday, that joy was shattered by a horrible crime. Police say a juvenile was sexually assaulted.
Marietta cracking down on unkempt yards
Marietta looking to crack down on those who don't take care of their yards.
Man arrested for fishing money out of donation box
Police say man used cardboard, a wrench, phone chargers, and sticky tape to fish money out of a donation box inside a mosque.
Body found in trash chute at Atlanta retirement community
Atlanta police are investigating after they said a body was found in a trash chute Monday at a retirement community.
Family dog shot, killed by maintenance worker outside Roswell apartment
A Roswell woman is heartbroken and angry after she says a maintenance man at her apartment complex shot and killed her dog.
Georgia teen arrested for making 'swatting calls' in 4 states
A teenager is charged after a dangerous "swatting call". The 911 call sent dozens of law enforcement officers to a home in Cherokee County.
Police: 12 charged in Easter street racing takeover of Roswell intersection
A group of street racers were caught on video blocking intersections and even threatening a responding officer on Easter Sunday. Now Roswell police say they've charged 12 people connected to the event and are looking for more.
Non-profit launches new adaptive kayaking program in metro Atlanta
There are new opportunities for athletes with physical challenges in metro Atlanta. Catalyst Sports, a local non-profit has launched an adaptive kayaking program.