Sonny Dixon
Sonny Dixon retired in May 2015 as lead anchor of THE News at 5 & 6 and "WTOC PRIME" on WTOC-TV, the CBS affiliate in Savannah, Georgia, USA. He succeeded Doug Weathers, following Weathers' retirement in 2001.[1]
Dixon is the only Savannah anchor to win the Best Anchor Emmy Award. He has also won numerous AP Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award. Dixon was selected as Savannah's Favorite Media Personality 14 years in a row by readers of Savannah Magazine. He has earned a similar title for many years from the readers of Connect Savannah.[1][2]
Mr. Dixon returned to broadcasting after a long career in politics. He was twice elected to the Garden City, Georgia City Council, then elected to five terms in the Georgia House of Representatives, where he served on key committees, chairing several related to industry and transportation.[1][3]
A strong supporter of the U.S. military, Dixon was named an Honorary Night Stalker (160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment) by the Secretary of the Army.[4] He was also designated an Honorary U.S. Army Ranger and an Honorary Member of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division.
Dixon was presented with the Freedom Award by the Veteran's Council of Chatham County for consistent support of military veterans and their families.[5]
State representative[edit]
Dixon served as a State Representative in the Georgia General Assembly from 1989 to 1997. He represented West Chatham County. While in the House, he served on the Appropriations, Rules, Transportation, Reapportionment, Industry, and Interstate Cooperation Committees. He chaired the State Highways Subcommittee on Transportation.[6]
In 2002, the Georgia Legislature voted to rename the intersection of State Route 21 and Jimmy DeLoach Parkway in his honor. The area is now known as the Sonny Dixon Interchange.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "WTOC anchor Sonny Dixon retiring". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ Strickland, Harley. "Celebrating 65 Years: History of former WTOC Anchor, Sonny Dixon". wtoc.com. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Sonny Dixon to deliver 2015 Commencement Address - Savannah Technical College". 4 June 2015. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ WTOC Staff. "3rd Battalion, 160th SOAR change of command ceremony". wtoc.com. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Veterans Council of Chatham County honor one of WTOC's own". www.wtoc.com. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
- ^ "Members Of The General Assembly Of Georgia - Second Session of the 1995-1996 Term". State of Georgia. February 1996. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ^ "Sonny Dixon". morebooks. Retrieved January 4, 2021.