Denise Dillon's television career has taken her across the country and the globe. After being part of the FOX 5 family for four years, Denise now heads up the anchor desk Saturday and Sunday mornings on FOX 5's Good Day Atlanta.
Reporting, editing, producing, and anchoring; Denise has done nearly every job that television news has to offer. She broke into journalism in Denison, TX and has also worked in Indianapolis, Knoxville, and Columbus, GA. 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 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 one young daughter.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:19:10 GMT
A police officer, a deputy and a nurse are being called heroes for saving an elderly man's life.
A police officer, a deputy and a nurse are being called heroes for saving an elderly man's life. The man had a medical emergency and the three first-responders were in the right place at the right time.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:29:16 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
Monday, June 10 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:18:07 GMT
A water main break in Sandy Springs caused some major traffic delays on Monday. Crews were on the scene trying to repair the problem on Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Starlight Drive.
A water main break in Sandy Springs caused some major traffic delays on Monday. Crews were on the scene trying to repair the problem on Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Starlight Drive.