Snapfinger Elementary School students relocated after water issue

Snapfinger Elementary School students were relocated to Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School Tuesday following a water outage at the DeKalb campus.

Man dead after opening fire on DeKalb deputies at Lithonia home

A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.

Former DeKalb superintendent granted bond on assault, child cruelty charges

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton arrested for assaulting wife

Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.

6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list

Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.

Dunwoody High School to name part of stadium after Ryan Seacrest

Dunwoody High School will name its new press box and stadium seating after alumnus Ryan Seacrest, honoring the TV and radio star’s legacy as “The Voice of Dunwoody."

Druid Hills High fate could be decided Monday

The DeKalb County Board of Education could decide the future of Druid Hills High School as early as next week.

Third DeKalb family alleges sexual assault on school bus

A third DeKalb County family has come forward to claim their 9-year-old autistic daughter was sexually assaulted while riding her school bus.

Family says non-verbal 7-year-old assaulted on DeKalb school bus

A DeKalb County family is frustrated after DeKalb school officials told them their 7-year-old with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on the school bus.

DeKalb County interim superintendent receives one-year contract

The DeKalb County Board of Education approved a one-year contract for interim superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III, who pledged to continue advancing student success and district stability.

DeKalb County school bus involved in crash on Stewart Mill Road

DeKalb County police responded to a crash involving a school bus and a car at Stewart Mill Road and Rockbridge Road Southwest early Wednesday.

Ex-board member on Horton: 'We knew about former bankruptcies,' possible indictments

Dr. Joyce Morley says DeKalb’s school board made the right decision accepting Dr. Devon Horton’s resignation but argues it should take effect immediately.

DeKalb Schools superintendent Dr. Horton’s hiring drew early controversy

Dr. Devon Horton's hiring in 2023 was already controversial, facing public criticism over equity policies and questions about his leadership record.

Public meetings being held about future of Druid Hills High School

The DeKalb County School District is holding a series of public meetings to discuss the future of Druid Hills High School, its oldest facility.

DeKalb County recess debate: BOE to hear update on Monday

The DeKalb County Board of Education will hear an update Monday on recess time for elementary school students, according to its agenda.