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

Lyons Police believe man killed trying to light fireworks

Police found a man dead in his yard in Lyons and believe he died from fireworks he was trying to set off late Thursday night.

Dal Cannady

Published July 3, 2020 at 5:55 PM

GSP monitoring I-16 as holiday weekend travel picks up

Sixty-nine percent of Americans say they'll take less road trips this summer, according to a recent survey by Finance Buzz.

Dal Cannady

Published July 3, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Bulloch County Schools still looking at options for re-opening

Students in Bulloch County are scheduled to return to school August 3. But district leaders say they’re still hearing from parents about the level of safety measures they want in place to protect students from COVID-19.

Dal Cannady

Published July 2, 2020 at 5:56 PM

State senator discusses recently passed Ga. budget

The COVID-19 pandemic has turned Georgia’s economy on its ear and forced lawmakers to rewrite the state’s budget last week.

Dal Cannady

Published July 2, 2020 at 5:54 PM

The pandemic has brought many people together to take care of others, especially children.

Dal Cannady

Published July 1, 2020 at 6:05 PM

The owners and employees of a Bulloch County company could soon be household names when their reality show debuts on Netflix this weekend.

Dal Cannady

Published July 1, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Bulloch Co. COVID-19 cases triple in June

Officials in Statesboro and Bulloch County say a jump in their number of COVID-19 cases has them looking for causes and solutions.

Dal Cannady

Published June 30, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Statesboro Mayor: City Hall closure reflects safety and caution

Mayor Jonathan McCollar says they closed the building after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. They notified the people that work near that employee so they could be tested.

Dal Cannady

Published June 30, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Farmers have faced an economic risk others might not appreciate when it comes to the pandemic. But they continue the work it takes to feed and clothe much of the world.

Dal Cannady

Published June 29, 2020 at 5:46 PM

A Candler County judge denied bond for a man charged with murder.

Dal Cannady

Published June 29, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Road work causing delay for Bulloch Co. drivers on Hwy. 80

If you travel Highway 80 between Brooklet and Blitchton, you may have already seen roadblocks over the past few days sending you in another direction.

Dal Cannady

Published June 26, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Bulloch County school leaders working on COVID-19 safety plan

Students in Bulloch County could return to on-campus classes August 3. But district leaders are still wrestling with how they can reduce the COVID-19 exposure risk.

Dal Cannady

Published June 26, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Community mourns the loss of Deputy Felton ‘Duck’ Brewton

Many in Evans County are mourning following the passing of a beloved long-time sheriff’s deputy.

Dal Cannady

Published June 25, 2020 at 4:40 PM

Statesboro mayor posts message to Facebook about COVID-19 cases increasing in Bulloch Co.

Statesboro’s Mayor Jonathan McCollar addressed a recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Bulloch County.

Dal Cannady

Published June 25, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Everyday Heroes: 2020 Leadership Bulloch class

A group in Statesboro that’s learning to serve the community found a way to bring the world of reading to children even during a pandemic.

Dal Cannady

Published June 24, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Parents, Candler Co. school leaders discuss upcoming school year during listening session

Candler County parents heard their superintendent say the plan to deal with COVID-19 remains written in pencil, not ink, and certainly not set in stone depending on what happens between now and the first day of school.

Dal Cannady

Published June 23, 2020 at 4:51 PM

Love Ur City campaign garnered more than $30,000 in private donations for local businesses

A campaign in Statesboro to help those struggling financially from COVID-19 brought in thousands of dollars.

Dal Cannady

Published June 22, 2020 at 6:34 PM

COVID-19 continues to impact agriculture across Georgia

It’s typically a multi-billion dollar industry in Georgia, but the pandemic has scaled back sales for farmers across the state.

Dal Cannady

Published June 22, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Friends, family remember Statesboro teen killed in shooting

Friends and family held a candlelight vigil to remember the 17-year-old girl shot and killed last Saturday night in Statesboro.

Dal Cannady

Published June 20, 2020 at 11:45 PM

Suspect arrested for deadly shooting on East Main Street in Statesboro

The Statesboro Police Department has arrested a suspect for a deadly shooting on East Main Street that occurred Wednesday night.

Dal Cannady

Published June 18, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Candler Co. schools asking for parents’ input on reopening

Candler County students, faculty, and staff will return to campuses for school in the fall. But school administrators say that it won’t be business as usual.

Dal Cannady

Published June 17, 2020 at 7:23 PM

Suspect in custody after teen shot, killed in Statesboro

UPDATE: A suspect is in police custody for a deadly shooting in Statesboro.

Dal Cannady

Published June 17, 2020 at 5:25 PM

Skilled to Work: New way of training for healthcare amid pandemic

Imagine you're studying for a career in healthcare, as the COVID-19 pandemic breaks out.

Dal Cannady

Published June 16, 2020 at 5:59 PM

We always hear that farming is a family business. But one third-generation farmer in Bryan County had to look elsewhere for some of his training.

Dal Cannady

Published June 15, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Thousands of dollars of equipment stolen from Statesboro Habitat for Humanity store

A thrift store in Statesboro that helps give people new homes and new lives needs help themselves. Someone took $20,000 in equipment that they desperately need.