
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
Several people arrested after alleged underage sexual assault in Paulding
Investigators say an underage girl was sexually assaulted during a house party where minors had been drinking.
Bartow County deputy loses mother in Calhoun house fire
Deputy Elizabeth Townsend lost her mother after a fire destroyed the family’s home before Thanksgiving.
GBI: Bartow deputies shoot, kill man with air rifle while serving warrant
The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed a man holding a pellet air rifle during a warrant service in Cartersville.
Local nonprofit delivers Thanksgiving meals to officers in Cobb County
More than 400 meals were delivered to every police precinct in Cobb County as well as the sheriff's office and 911 center.
Marietta store manager tackles woman accused of stealing handgun
A Marietta store manager with law enforcement training tackled and restrained a woman accused of stealing a handgun from TruPrep
Massive fire destroys former APD deputy chief’s Mableton home
A Mableton home belonging to a former Atlanta police deputy chief was destroyed after a fire sparked explosions and structural collapse; the couple escaped, and investigators are searching for the cause.
Smyrna passes new rules limiting where vape shops can open
Smyrna approved an ordinance blocking new vape shops within 1000 feet of schools, daycares and other shops.
Break-ins hit Peachtree Corners plaza again as investigators probe link
Four businesses were hit in new break-ins at the Gwinnett Walk Shopping Center early Tuesday.
Sandy Springs mother charged after 11-year-old daughter found dead in condo
Sandy Springs police charged Shannen Grimes with murdering her 11-year-old daughter after a welfare check revealed the child dead.
Man set Powder Springs outbuilding on fire with woman inside, police say
A woman escaped an outbuilding fire by breaking through a wall after an explosion trapped her inside.









