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
Barrow County School Board commits $2M to fully fund resource officers
The Barrow County Board of Education plans to cover 100% of the salaries and benefits for school resource officers after the county withdrew financial support.
Neighbors worried after teen critically injured in Austell shooting
Residents in an Austell neighborhood are worried after a 13-year-old boy was shot in the head earlier this week.
Group pushes for affordable housing solutions in Cobb County
A Better Cobb is advocating to address rising homeownership costs in Cobb County.
Roswell enhances emergency response with cutting-edge traffic signal technology
Roswell is installing emergency vehicle pre-emptive technology at all of its traffic signals.
First Black Atlanta fire chief dies: 'Remembering a trailblazer'
In 1985, William Hamer became Atlanta's first African American fire chief. Services for Chief Hamer are planned for Saturday, July 19, at 11 am at Hoosier United Methodist Church.
Marietta City Schools purchasing vape detection devices
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Uptick in car break-ins at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Park Superintendent Patrick Gamman says typically near holidays or other busy times of the year, they see an increase in car break-ins. Gamman advises visitors to leave any valuables at home.
MLB All-Star game: Economic impact expected to reach $100M
The MLB All-Star Game festivities in Atlanta are expected to draw 60,000-70,000 visitors, generating significant economic impact.
Dogs rescued from scorching hot vehicle at Marietta water park, man arrested
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
Dunwoody Fourth parade mishap caused by driver switch; 2 arrested
Ruby Liversidge and Finn Drummond were charged after a crash during a driver switch in a moving vehicle at Dunwoody's Fourth of July parade.