DeKalb fire displaces 20+ families, firefighters say
The Villa Apartments on Buford Highway displaced more than 20 families; firefighters evacuated the building and extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.
FedEx driver hits, kills pedestrian in DeKalb County, police say
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a FedEx truck near the Northlake Parkway Target in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County launches $250K cleanup to remove illegal tires
DeKalb County has launched a $250K cleanup targeting illegal tire dumping, removing more than 37,000 tires so far and pushing for tougher state penalties against large-scale dumpers.
DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead
Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.
Two dead after fiery single-car crash on I-75 in Atlanta
Atlanta police say two people died in a fiery single-car crash on I-75 near Cleveland Avenue after the driver lost control and hit a pole.
1 killed, 1 injured in DeKalb County apartment complex shooting
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at an apartment complex on Wood Bend Drive.
Car slams into back of DeKalb County home, causing extensive damage
A car slammed into the back of a DeKalb County home, causing a partial collapse and extensive structural damage.
US DOJ files suit against Fulton County Court Clerk
Justice Department sued Fulton County clerk Che Alexander over access to sealed 2020 election records, citing alleged federal law violations.
Police ask for tips after 17-year-old shot during argument in west Atlanta
Atlanta police released a suspect photo and are asking the public to help identify the shooter.