Dal Cannady

Bureau Chief

Dal Cannady has been WTOC's bureau chief since 1996. But he's been a reporter in southeast Georgia since 1990. Before coming to the Southeast News Leader, Dal served as anchor/news director for the CNN/Headline News affiliate in Statesboro.

"But my first job in television was at the age of nine or ten at high school football games, carrying around film reels (who remembers those?) for my uncle who was a TV news director in Albany, Georgia," he recalls. "I was paid with a bag of popcorn, a Coke and some M&Ms."

A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Dal has lived in Statesboro since 1985. A father of three children, ranging in age from toddler to teenager, Dal is active in his church and is a struggling "do-it-yourselfer" around the house.

Recent Articles by Dal

Watch Daniel Johnson and his crew on the first day of tobacco planting and you will know why he calls it the craziest day of the year.

Dal Cannady

Published 2:14 PM at 2:14 PM

Fire crews are trying to figure out what started a brush fire that destroyed two mobile homes in Candler County.

Dal Cannady

Published April 7, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Glennville Sweet Onion Festival to return this year

A Tattnall County spring tradition returns next month with the annual Glennville Sweet Onion Festival.

Dal Cannady

Published April 7, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Statesboro remembers lives lost to COVID-19

Sunday marks one year since the first COVID-related death in the Statesboro community.

Dal Cannady

Published April 6, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Kiwanis Rodeo returning to Statesboro after hiatus due to COVID-19

A spring tradition in Statesboro returns after a one year hiatus due to COVID.

Dal Cannady

Published April 5, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Statesboro community lends a helping hand after more than a dozen families displaced by fire

A fire at a Statesboro apartment complex one week ago left more than a dozen families looking for help.

Dal Cannady

Published April 5, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Reidsville holds Easter egg hunt for the second time during the COVID-19 pandemic

Volunteers distributed dyed eggs and more in a drive-thru line on Saturday.

Dal Cannady

Published April 3, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Another Bloomin’ Festival returns to Metter in 2021

This year marked a return for the event after organizers canceled the festival last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dal Cannady

Published April 3, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Over 2,000 vaccines administered during Georgia Southern’s clinics

This week, two Georgia Southern campuses held two COVID-19 vaccine clinics for their campus community.

Dal Cannady

Published April 2, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Tattnall County egg hunt this Saturday with COVID precautions

An Easter tradition in Tattnall County will go on Saturday.

Dal Cannady

Published April 1, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Weekly food drops helping families in Toombs, surrounding counties

Hundreds of families in Toombs and surrounding counties received a helping hand each week with food from a local organization.

Dal Cannady

Published April 1, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Statesboro apartment fire caused by ‘improper disposal of smoking materials’

Fire investigators believe they know where a fire in Statesboro started Monday. But they’re still trying to figure out how.

Dal Cannady

Published March 31, 2021 at 5:49 PM

Statesboro’s new housing authority director sets priorities

Public housing can be critically important, especially when people face economic challenges during a pandemic.

Dal Cannady

Published March 31, 2021 at 5:42 PM

New bill could loosen gun restrictions in Ga.

The bill allows legal gun owners from another state to carry their weapons in Georgia, even if their home state has a different set of license standards.

Dal Cannady

Published March 30, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Statesboro officer continues to recover after motorcycle crash

One community is rallying around an injured police officer. Statesboro Police Captain Kaleb Moore suffered major injuries two weeks ago in a motorcycle crash.

Dal Cannady

Published March 30, 2021 at 4:38 PM

Proud to be a Farmer: Farming requires a lot of planning

A father and son team who farm Bulloch, Candler, and Evans counties say they face as much work outside the tractor as they do behind the wheel.

Dal Cannady

Published March 29, 2021 at 5:41 PM

Feed the Boro hosting another event to help the community

The Statesboro High parking lot could be as full Saturday as it is on a school day. Feed the Boro will team with several groups to hold their monthly food drop.

Dal Cannady

Published March 26, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Reidsville post office named for late state Sen. Jack Hill

Many gathered in Reidsville Friday morning to pay tribute to a longtime state leader.

Dal Cannady

Published March 26, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Vaccine clinic in Sylvania on Saturday as eligibility expands

big day for Georgians as a massive effort gets underway across the Peach State.

Dal Cannady

Published March 25, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Evans County residents report cell service issues

Some cell phone customers in Evans County say they have had service issues since the beginning of the year.

Dal Cannady

Published March 23, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Bulloch Co. leaders urge vigilance as COVID-19 cases continue to drop

After the most recent surge in COVID-19 cases after the holidays, Bulloch County numbers have dropped dramatically.

Dal Cannady

Published March 23, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Candler County, Metter currently disagree over fire services

People in Candler County could have new fire protection this time next year.

Dal Cannady

Published March 22, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Statesboro’s 2021 Chocolate Run will go on as planned

The Chocolate Run in Statesboro draws racers for a good time and a great cause.

Dal Cannady

Published March 22, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Students, parents hold protest after Montgomery Co. superintendent fired

Parents and students in Montgomery County say the school board’s firing of the superintendent has them shocked, saddened, and wanting answers.

Dal Cannady

Published March 19, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Greater Vidalia Chamber rebrand hoping to entice more business to the area

Business leaders in Vidalia and surrounding communities hope to use their world-famous name to promote industry and bring jobs for future generations.

Dal Cannady

Published March 19, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Ribbon cutting held for Claxton airport expansion

A multi-million dollar project at the Claxton-Evans County airport that locals hope will help protect pilots and attract new business to town.

Dal Cannady

Published March 18, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Tourists still visit Savannah to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day amid pandemic

Tourists still made the trip to Savannah for St. Patrick’s Day.

Dal Cannady, Bria Bolden and Mariah Congedo

Published March 17, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Work begins for Statesboro park improvement projects

Work is underway to expand two city parks in Statesboro.

Dal Cannady

Published March 16, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Camera network helping Statesboro Police respond to crime

Surveillance systems have come a long way since camcorders and VHS tape recorders. But even the most high-tech cameras cannot help police if they can’t access the footage.

Dal Cannady

Published March 16, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Proud to be a Farmer: Brothers carry on farming legacy

A pair of brothers carry on a farming legacy in Bulloch and Jenkins counties. They continue traditions as they also add new ones.

Dal Cannady

Published March 15, 2021 at 6:43 PM

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