
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
Black History Month: Saving a piece of Roswell history one board at a time
The historic Doc's Café in Roswell was the city's first Black-owned business, open during segregation in the 50s, and now community members are teaming up to memorialize the structure.
I-575 crash involving Cobb officer marks second 'Move Over' violation this month
Cobb County police are issuing a Move Over Law warning after two officers were injured in crashes on I-20 and I-575 in February 2026.
Cobb woman faces long recovery after being run over at gas station
A Cobb County woman is facing a long road to recovery after a woman ran her over outside a Kennesaw gas station, narrowly missing her 12-year-old son.
Hundreds of Marietta seniors face hours without power: ‘People are scared to death’
Power has been restored to a Marietta senior living complex after a Tuesday afternoon outage left hundreds of elderly residents in the dark.
Smyrna police: Super Bowl weekend DUI arrests nearly 5 times higher than normal
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Cobb County police honored for acts of kindness at Gotcha Covered Gala
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
No horsing around! Mounted units prepare for FIFA World Cup in Atlanta
Atlanta Police and Cobb County Sheriff units are conducting joint training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Metro Atlanta parents charged in 5-year-old son's death
A Marietta mother and father are facing several felony charges after their 5-year-old son died Wednesday morning following days of being on life support.
Fire destroys long-time family home in DeKalb County
A two-story home in DeKalb County is considered a total loss after a fully involved fire broke out.
Woman shot by police at Cobb County police headquarters
GBI said Wednesday night that an officer shot 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson after she aimed at an officer and ignored multiple commands to put down her weapon.









