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
Fired Cherokee deputy’s fake Facebook page leads to dropped charges
Prosecutors are abandoning misdemeanor obstruction charges against a Cherokee County woman after an investigation linked a fired sheriff's corporal to a months-long online harassment campaign targeting her family.
Cobb County Marine veteran creates website for VA disability forms
A Cobb County Marine veteran and software engineer has launched a free, privacy-focused website to help former service members navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits system.
Mableton approves tax payment extension for seniors facing hardship
Mableton property owners facing financial hardship can spread their new public safety tax payments through April 5.
Trailblazing Cobb County SWAT deputy dies in North Georgia flooding
Julie Ann Barrs of Ellijay died Nov. 5 after floodwaters swept her car away on Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County.
Son calls 911 from Holly Springs motel to confess to mom's death
A 63-year-old woman was found shot to death inside her Holly Springs home after her son told dispatchers he had harmed her, police said.
12 schools open enrollment to families who live outside of Cobb County
Families living outside Cobb County can now register their children for 12 public schools through a tuition-based program.
Kingston data center: City leaders approve special use permit
Kingston city officials cleared the path Monday night for a massive 350,000-square-foot data center despite fierce community opposition.
Son tried to kill mother before 100-mph chase, police say
A 19-year-old man is behind bars after investigators said he attempted to strangle his mother outside a Cartersville grocery store and led officers on a two-county chase topping speeds near 100 mph.
Cherokee HS shooting plot: Warrants reveal new details
Newly obtained arrest warrants show three people charged with plotting an attack at Cherokee High School obtained campus layout maps and chose an August attack date before law enforcement intervened.
Cobb Co. mom accused of leaving baby at auto shop, returns with knife
A mother was arrested on child abandonment and reckless conduct charges Saturday morning after allegedly walking into a Cobb County auto service shop and abandoning her 6-month-old baby with employees.