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
Popular Bartow County wildlife area now closed to public
A huge wildlife preserve in Bartow County is now closed to the public.
Vandal spray paints over a dozen homes, cars in Mableton
Someone went on a rampage with a can of spray paint in a Mableton neighborhood.
15-year-old shot in face over holiday weekend in Marietta dies
A 15-year-old boy who was shot in the face over Memorial Day weekend in Cobb County has died, according to police.
New ride-sharing service in Atlanta takes passenger safety to a whole new level
A new ride-share company is offering more than just a seat in a car. The drivers are armed and highly trained to protect their passengers.
Students get real life forensics training on 'Pig Body Farm' at Kennesaw State University
A unique, hand- on crime solving college course has some Kennesaw State University students digging up clandestine graves.
Cobb County prosecutors will not re-try Ross Harris in toddler son's hot car death
Prosecutors say they will not retry a Cobb County father for the death of his young son after the state supreme court reversed his conviction.
Outpouring of support after Covington police officer shot in the head
The Covington Police Department has received an outpouring of support and prayers, especially from their community, after Officer Rashad Rivers was shot in the line of duty.
Plan paused to turn Canton Street in Roswell into pedestrian promenade
The plan to turn a busy section of a Roswell street into a walking promenade has been paused.
Shots fired as man wanted for making threats tussles with Brookhaven officer
Police say the incident happened along Ashford Dunwoody Road near Rustic Ridge Drive.
Woman falls to her death walking dogs on unauthorized Sandy Springs trail
An unauthorized hiking trail in Roswell has been shut down after a fatal accident. Last month, a Sandy Springs woman fell to her death while walking with her dogs.