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

Current sheriff, long time Evans Co. officer, retiring at end of the year

A long time law enforcement officer will call it quits at the end of this year.

Dal Cannady

Published January 23, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Georgia Southern expanding Business Innovation Group in downtown Statesboro

The Georgia Southern University footprint in downtown Statesboro could soon get even larger.

Dal Cannady

Published January 22, 2020 at 4:09 PM

GSU planning to close an on-campus apartment complex

Parents who send their students off to college want them to find a place to live that’s a home away from home. Georgia Southern plans to shut down an on-campus apartment complex after issues with several buildings.

Dal Cannady

Published January 21, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Statesboro community comes together for Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade

In Statesboro, people packed Elm Street Church of God for the annual community observance. The parade Monday afternoon was a chance for people to reflect, celebrate, and focus on the future.

Dal Cannady

Published January 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Paving completed on Tormenta Way, development continues for new soccer stadium

Developers of a stadium for Statesboro’s pro soccer team say it will bring even more growth with it, including a major grocery store.

Dal Cannady

Published January 17, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Statesboro MLK parade to start at 2 p.m. on North Main Street

Come Monday, crowds will line blocks of Main Street in Statesboro for the annual parade to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dal Cannady

Published January 17, 2020 at 6:28 PM

Candler Co. schools give update on their new security systems

More and more school districts look for ways to keep children safe on campus. Some have tried systems where staff can call for help or lockdown the school with a push of a button.

Dal Cannady

Published January 16, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Over two dozen indicted on drug, gang charges in Toombs County

ore than 20 people face drug and conspiracy charges as part of what prosecutors call a major gang.

Dal Cannady

Published January 15, 2020 at 5:58 PM

$3 million expansion to the Appling County Jail

Appling County Sheriff Mark Melton says you don’t build onto jails every couple of years, but every couple of decades. He says when you do, you don’t just build for the present but also what you’ll need in the future.

Dal Cannady

Published January 15, 2020 at 5:19 PM

One month since church fire, Baxley congregation still picking up pieces

A church in Baxley marks a bitter milestone Wednesday. One month ago, fire and smoke damaged the First United Methodist Church and its historic sanctuary.

Dal Cannady

Published January 14, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Election year looms as Georgia lawmakers return to Atlanta

Gambling was a hot topic as the Georgia General Assembly met for the 2020 session. But in an election year, many legislators won’t want to start the debate when they could be back home campaigning.

Dal Cannady

Published January 13, 2020 at 7:40 PM

Volunteers working to collect items for homeless veterans in Bulloch Co.

You might not think those who’ve served our country could end up on the streets, but area veterans say it happens all too often.

Dal Cannady

Published January 10, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Death investigation underway after badly decomposed remains found in Evans Co. home

Evans County investigators are looking for details after a gruesome find.

Dal Cannady

Published January 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM

The new year brings new leaders or new titles in plenty of cities across our area. In Glennville, voters elected a new mayor.

Dal Cannady

Published January 7, 2020 at 10:20 AM

Hwy 67 road widening could be completed this fall

Parts of Highway 67 look as much like a destruction zone as a construction zone.

Dal Cannady

Published January 3, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Meeting to decide future use of historic Claxton school house

An Evans County school house has been around 98 years. It opened as the first brick building in the county.

Dal Cannady

Published January 3, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Keep Statesboro/Bulloch Beautiful cutting down on pollution and waste

The new coordinator for Keep Statesboro/Bulloch Beautiful hopes to get people excited, not only about recycling Christmas trees over the next week or so, but also taking care of the local environment.

Dal Cannady

Published January 2, 2020 at 7:02 PM

New Statesboro council members preparing to be sworn in

Statesboro will mark a milestone in five days. The city will swear-in it’s first female council members.

Dal Cannady

Published January 2, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Sunday night wrapped up one Bulloch County family’s month-long drive-through Christmas light display. It also ended one of the community’s largest drives to help feed the needy.

Dal Cannady

Published December 31, 2019 at 6:14 PM

Bulloch Co. farmer expanding orange growth in Ga.

Ask most people and they’ll tell you Georgia’s known as The Peach State. But a new fruit crop could be just as sweet.

Dal Cannady

Published December 30, 2019 at 6:12 PM

Search continues for missing Bulloch Co. man

The photo on the missing persons flyer is the closest thing Frankie Waters has seen of her son Erik in more than a week.

Dal Cannady

Published December 30, 2019 at 4:20 PM

Altamaha River residents watching riverbanks as rain causes it to rise

The rain we’ve gotten has several rivers higher than usual and some neighbors concerned. On the Altamaha River, it has people watching their river banks and upstream.

Dal Cannady

Published December 27, 2019 at 3:59 PM

GSP warns drivers to be safe on the roads as they head back home

Millions across the country are returning home Thursday from their holiday destinations.

Dal Cannady

Published December 26, 2019 at 5:03 PM

Tesla unveils charging station in Metter

Plenty of travelers got back on the road Thursday to go home after Christmas. Most of us can pull over just about anywhere and get a tank of gas.

Dal Cannady

Published December 26, 2019 at 4:32 PM

Community gathers for Christmas Eve breakfast

Even Christmas Eve morning can be lost in the rush of last minute gift buying and visits and more. But one community used this morning to slow down and remember the original importance of the season.

Dal Cannady

Published December 24, 2019 at 6:41 PM

If you're getting on the road now or later tonight, you won't be the only one.

Dal Cannady

Published December 24, 2019 at 4:52 PM

Volunteers help hundreds of Vidalia kids have a merry Christmas

A small team in Vidalia made a big Christmas happen for hundreds of kids in their community. From bikes to toys, the group makes sure each child has something memorable.

Dal Cannady

Published December 23, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Rain impacting dirt roads in Bulloch County

In some rural areas, all the rain creates a different set of problems, especially on dirt roads.

Dal Cannady

Published December 23, 2019 at 4:23 PM

Eagles prepare for Cure Bowl with a day of fun

Georgia Southern is just two days away from kicking off the Cure Bowl.

Jake Wallace and Dal Cannady

Published December 19, 2019 at 11:39 PM

The Georgia Southern Eagles have landed in the Sunshine State for the team’s bowl game this weekend. They’ll take on Liberty in the Cure Bowl on Saturday.

Jake Wallace and Dal Cannady

Published December 18, 2019 at 5:41 PM

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