After 27 years as WTOC’s bureau chief, Dal Cannady is stepping away from the news industry. He will be staying in Statesboro and keeping the community informed in his new role as communications director for Bulloch County.
Tom Couch, Bulloch County Manager, confirmed Dal's acceptance of the Communications Director position at Tuesday evening's County Commission meeting. Dal will replace Broni Gainous, who accepted a similar position with the Candler County school system.
WTOC’s general manager, Marsha Fogarty, said, “Dal is an institution in this TV market, and we have been beyond lucky to have him as a member of the WTOC family for so many years. His sincerity and genuine delivery have attracted viewers for over two decades, and he will be sorely missed.”
WTOC’s rural communities have counted on Dal for years for fair and accurate coverage. The Georgia Southern graduate has lived in Statesboro since 1985.
WTOC’s news director, Bari Soash, said, ”Dal is a real example of how making connections and always being fair in his storytelling can pay off. He knows things before everyone else. He always knows who to call. He knows how to ask the tough questions respectfully and folks in his communities will answer them.”
Dal explained, "There’s never a perfect time to step away from something that has become a part of your life, but this is the closest it’s going to be. WTOC will always feel like home. Coworkers and viewers will always be like family. The next few weeks are going to be bittersweet and hopefully I can adequately express how much these decades have meant.”
Dal’s last day at WTOC will be Friday, September 1, 2023.
