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

$2 million grant to support minority students given to GSU

A Georgia Southern University professor hopes to help disadvantaged students not only get a degree, but also find a career.

Dal Cannady

Published September 29, 2020 at 5:55 PM

Portal cancels annual Turpentine Festival

The Portal Turpentine Festival would have been this weekend, but organizers opted to cancel this year.

Dal Cannady

Published September 29, 2020 at 5:06 PM

Felony murder case against Screven Co. trooper moving forward after preliminary hearing

The felony murder case against a state trooper in Screven County will move forward following a preliminary hearing Monday.

Dal Cannady

Published September 28, 2020 at 6:32 PM

2 people recovering after weekend shooting in parking lot of Statesboro apartment complex

A shooting in Statesboro over the weekend at a party leaves two people recovering and police looking for information.

Dal Cannady

Published September 28, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Bulloch County drivers have reason to celebrate Friday night.

Dal Cannady

Published September 25, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Georgia Southern University testing Eagle Alert system

Thursday afternoon, students all across Georgia Southern University’s campuses got alerts on their phone and elsewhere as the university checked an emergency notice system.

Dal Cannady

Published September 24, 2020 at 5:36 PM

New scholarship at GSU helping remember a political legend

A new scholarship for Georgia Southern University will help remember a political legend who supported the university, and help bring a new generation of students to Southern.

Dal Cannady

Published September 24, 2020 at 3:42 PM

Claxton Poultry hiring 40 positions at Sylvania plant

Dozens of job opportunities have people filling out applications in Screven County. One of their newest plants wants to expand as many struggle during COVID-19.

Dal Cannady

Published September 23, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Bulloch Co. seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases

One community that’s drawn national attention for its virus count could be seeing good news.

Dal Cannady

Published September 22, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Highway 67 project to finish up by Friday

Two years of construction along Georgia Highway 67 between Statesboro and Interstate 16 will end with the road widened to four lanes.

Dal Cannady

Published September 22, 2020 at 4:51 PM

Pecan farmers hopeful for good crop yield after three years of poor harvest

South Georgia pecan orchards will soon be busy as growers start their harvest. Many are counting on this crop after several disasters in a row.

Dal Cannady

Published September 21, 2020 at 5:05 PM

Georgia Southern University offering new Facebook campus platform

Georgia Southern students have the chance to become part of a virtual campus through Facebook.

Dal Cannady

Published September 18, 2020 at 5:46 PM

Part of Hwy. 80 reopens after large culvert replaced

Good news if you travel U.S. Highway 80 between Bulloch County and Chatham County. Construction that started in June is already finished and reopened.

Dal Cannady

Published September 17, 2020 at 5:30 PM

USDA Summer Food Service Program extended, helping feed Bulloch Co. students

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s working hard to keep two feeding programs running through the end of the year.

Dal Cannady

Published September 17, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Lewis family, protesters call for more police training

Protestors gathering in Sylvania this Saturday hope to keep pressure on prosecutors in the case of a state trooper who shot a suspect after a chase.

Dal Cannady

Published September 16, 2020 at 6:49 PM

Grant aims to help technical college students finish school

Students at technical schools across Georgia who’re struggling to afford it could soon have a help.

Dal Cannady

Published September 16, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Construction making progress around Statesboro’s new Tormenta FC stadium

Developers of a long-awaited shopping and entertainment area in Statesboro say they’re getting closer to building construction after months of road-building.

Dal Cannady

Published September 15, 2020 at 5:43 PM

5,000 pairs of socks donated to Baxley residents

Thousands of people in Appling County, from school students to seniors, will be can count on warm feet this winter.

Dal Cannady

Published September 15, 2020 at 4:38 PM

Bulloch Co. Firefighters honor 9/11 victims

Two firefighters in Bulloch County came up with their personal way to remember the first responders who died that day.

Dal Cannady

Published September 11, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Local, state leaders respond to residents concerns over dangerous intersection

Monday we told you how many people in Bulloch County want to see a traffic light at what they think is a dangerous intersection.

Dal Cannady

Published September 10, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Rep. Allen tours schools to see how education efforts are going during pandemic

Schools across Georgia’s 12th district have reopened. Congressman Rick Allen says he’s seeing schools and teachers adapting and adjusting to keep teaching students.

Dal Cannady

Published September 10, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Second Lady Karen Pence visits Hunter Army Airfield to discuss mental health issues

Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, visited Hunter Army Airfield on Wednesday to speak to soldiers and commanders about suicide prevention and other mental health issues.

Dal Cannady

Published September 9, 2020 at 4:33 PM

Ogeechee Tech offering classes at night and on weekends

Vocational training can help plenty of people move to better careers.

Dal Cannady

Published September 8, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Statesboro seeks property owner feedback ahead of new tax assessments

If you own property in Statesboro, you have a chance to give your thoughts on the new tax assessments that came out last month. Those assessments help city leaders plan the next budget for next summer.

Dal Cannady

Published September 8, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Student starts petition for traffic light at dangerous Bulloch Co. intersection

Neighbors in Bulloch County want something done about what they call a dangerous highway intersection.

Dal Cannady

Published September 7, 2020 at 6:09 PM

Statesboro coffee shop raising awareness to fight human trafficking

A coffee shop in Statesboro is asking for your help as they support an important cause.

Dal Cannady

Published September 7, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Georgia Southern student athletes lead peaceful march against social injustice, racism

Thursday evening, student athletes from Georgia Southern will march to call attention to national issues like social justice and racial equality.

Jake Wallace and Dal Cannady

Published September 3, 2020 at 7:23 PM

Georgia Southern football players plan peaceful march

Several Georgia Southern University football players are planning a peaceful march on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Dal Cannady

Published September 2, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Averitt Center Online Academy created to help parents with children attending school virtually

Youngsters in Statesboro who are studying away from their school have a place to go during the day. It not only helps them with schoolwork, but it also adds a taste of the arts.

Dal Cannady

Published September 2, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Statesboro city officials give update on COVID-19 cases

The rise in virus cases in one local community has drawn national attention and has community leaders asking for people to help.

Dal Cannady

Published September 1, 2020 at 4:49 PM

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