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
From victims to advocates: Cobb County leaders to throw Domestic Violence Awareness ball
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Across the country, there's a lot of attention on raising awareness and supporting survivors.
Cobb County's $6M boost for opioid abatement
Cobb County has millions of dollars that will soon be used to combat the opioid crisis.
Stranded hurricane victims find refuge, generosity in Cherokee County
As Hurricane Milton headed to Florida, residents packed up and headed north.
Hurricane Milton: Florida evacuees set up camp in Woodstock
The majority of the people staying at Victoria Campground in Woodstock Wednesday night were Hurricane Milton evacuees from Florida.
Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton
Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Cherokee County Fire pitches in to help south Georgia counties impacted by Helene
A group of Cherokee County firefighters have just returned from south Georgia where they were helping Hurricane Helene victims.
Katrina, now Helene: Ex-Cobb County resident determined to rebuild NC business
When Helene blew through western North Carolina, businesses and homes were destroyed.
Large meth lab, 'cartel' operation found in Marietta during traffic stop
A routine traffic stop by the Georgia State Patrol on Oct. 1 led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine conversion lab in a residential neighborhood in Cobb County.
Apalachee High School shooting: Barrow County School Board addresses safety
The Barrow County School Board met on Tuesday night for the first time since Apalachee High School students returned to class.
North Georgia rises in solidarity, mobilizes relief efforts for NC storm survivors
Casey Millsaps, who went to Western Carolina University, has many friends and family members in the area destroyed by Helene.