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

Appling Co. receiving STEM funding for new labs

One school district will soon be able to beef up the labs that get kids interests and prepare them for the future.

Dal Cannady

Published January 15, 2021 at 6:11 PM

New Bacon Co. sheriff sets goals for office

Bacon County Sheriff Andy Batten might be new to the Office of Sheriff, but he’s not new to this sheriff’s office.

Dal Cannady

Published January 15, 2021 at 4:41 PM

Plenty of people expected COVID-19 case numbers to increase over the holidays. But now, in mid-January, city and county leaders are more than eager to see them drop back down.

Dal Cannady

Published January 14, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Local farmers to be showcased in special

Farm-related businesses in Candler County have a place to grow. That place is helping draw some attention on state-wide television.

Dal Cannady

Published January 14, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Annual Rattlesnake & Wildlife Festival canceled due to COVID-19

Another community has announced a springtime event canceled due to COVID-19.

Dal Cannady

Published January 13, 2021 at 5:37 PM

Georgia lawmakers discuss 2021 legislative priorities

State leaders, including Governor Brian Kemp, talked about their determination to give local communities, schools, and businesses the tools they need to get through the COVID-19 crisis and move forward in 2021.

Dal Cannady

Published January 13, 2021 at 5:27 PM

New session of Ga. General Assembly begins

Operating amid the coronavirus pandemic, members of Georgia’s General Assembly were sworn in Monday, marking the start of the new legislative session.

Dal Cannady

Published January 11, 2021 at 3:54 PM

Meadows Regional Medical Center to start offering COVID-19 vaccine to public

As they continue to get their doctors and staff vaccinated at Meadows Regional Medical Center, they’ll start next week to offer vaccinations for the public, but they say you can’t just walk up and get your shot.

Dal Cannady

Published January 8, 2021 at 6:07 PM

New engineering building open at Georgia Southern

Georgia Southern University formally opened its new engineering building.

Dal Cannady

Published January 8, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Member of Trump Cabinet says he has not discussed invoking 25th Amendment with colleagues

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, a former Georgia leader who serves on President Donald Trump’s cabinet, says he was in Georgia but watched Wednesday’s events in Washington D.C. with astonishment and disappointment.

Dal Cannady

Published January 7, 2021 at 7:42 PM

COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in Statesboro

East Georgia Regional Medical Center started vaccinating doctors and staff last week and are doing so as quickly as possible. But it’s no easy task when you have 800 staff and more than 100 doctors.

Dal Cannady

Published January 7, 2021 at 6:35 PM

Local lawmakers prepare to gather in Atlanta next week

State lawmakers from across Georgia gather next week in Atlanta. They’ll decide issues that affect Georgians for the year to come and beyond.

Dal Cannady

Published January 6, 2021 at 4:12 PM

Statesboro City Council outlines plan to tackle blighted neighborhoods

Some Statesboro neighborhoods could see improvements in the next few years. The city hopes they can help homeowners make their homes better or replace houses beyond repair.

Dal Cannady

Published January 5, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Polling location change for some Bulloch County voters

Bulloch County voters came back to the polls Tuesday - some for the third time of this election cycle - to decide not one, not two, but three statewide runoffs.

Dal Cannady

Published January 5, 2021 at 4:27 PM

3 people sent to hospital after house fire in Brooklet

A house fire in Bulloch County sent three people to the hospital.

Dal Cannady

Published January 4, 2021 at 5:29 PM

TMT Farms donations help stock Statesboro food pantry

Santa’s workshop might be empty after the holidays, but a food pantry in Statesboro is restocked after a generous Christmas season.

Dal Cannady

Published January 4, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Traditional food for good luck in the New Year

New Year’s Day means a specific menu for many in the South. After the year that was 2020, they might be grabbing a second helping to get 2021 off to a good start.

Dal Cannady

Published January 1, 2021 at 6:40 PM

Bulloch Co. polling location moved after poll workers test positive for COVID-19

Some voters in Bulloch County will cast their ballots at a different polling location on Tuesday.

Dal Cannady

Published December 31, 2020 at 5:49 PM

Vandalism reported at Guido Gardens in Metter

Someone vandalized and stole from a beloved South Georgia landmark in Metter.

Dal Cannady

Published December 30, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Statesboro sets up holiday trash containers around town to avoid burglaries

A handful of community trash cans during the Christmas season could keep Grinches away from your door.

Dal Cannady

Published December 30, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Swearing in ceremony held for new Evans County sheriff

Mac Edwards becomes only the 13th sheriff in Evans County history, but the third from within his family.

Dal Cannady

Published December 29, 2020 at 6:16 PM

Bulloch County dealing with recent rise in COVID-19 cases

Bulloch County had begun to see fewer new COVID-19 cases per day, even zero new cases a couple of days, before this rise.

Dal Cannady

Published December 29, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Two parents killed in domestic shooting in Sylvania

Investigators in Screven County say we may never know what prompted a domestic shooting that left two parents dead.

Dal Cannady

Published December 28, 2020 at 6:05 PM

First female Ogeechee Circuit district attorney sworn in Monday

Two oaths of office Monday afternoon in Statesboro made history for the region.

Dal Cannady

Published December 28, 2020 at 5:49 PM

COVID-19 vaccine shipments coming for Statesboro pharmacy

One local pharmacist in Statesboro says the demand for the vaccines far outruns the supply right now. That’s why they’re rationing it out right now to the people most at-risk first.

Dal Cannady

Published December 24, 2020 at 5:28 PM

TMT Farms seeks restitution from vandals

The Thompson family at TMT Farms says they’ve dealt with accidents over the years and most recently litter. But this latest case of vandalism crosses the line.

Dal Cannady

Published December 24, 2020 at 4:22 PM

Statesboro businesses glad Eagles fans come out to watch bowl game

All of Eagle Nation has their eyes on The Big Easy as Georgia Southern competes in the New Orleans Bowl.

Dal Cannady

Published December 23, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Statesboro nursing home residents will celebrate holidays differently due to COVID-19 precautions

Any normal Christmas season, the driveway at Willow Pond would be full of cars and families coming to get their loved ones. But as we know, 2020 is not a normal year.

Dal Cannady

Published December 23, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Annual Boston butt fundraiser for the Bulloch Co. Sheriff’s Office

More than a dozen Bulloch County deputies and supporters braved the cold Monday night and Tuesday morning. They smoked Boston butts.

Dal Cannady

Published December 22, 2020 at 5:26 PM

2 Statesboro women charged with elder abuse

Two Statesboro women face charges after police say they signed on to care for a senior citizen just to receive his Social Security. Police say the crime is more and more common.

Dal Cannady

Published December 22, 2020 at 4:43 PM

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