DeKalb County approves $78M EMS contract to boost ambulance coverage

DeKalb County approves $78M EMS contract to boost ambulance coverage

DeKalb County approved a five-year, nearly $78 million contract to expand ambulance coverage and improve EMS response times.

DeKalb County approved a five-year, nearly $78 million contract to expand ambulance coverage and improve EMS response times.

DeKalb approves $45M hangar project at PDK Airport

DeKalb approves $45M hangar project at PDK Airport

DeKalb commissioners approved a $45 million Sky Harbour hangar development at PDK in a 6-1 vote.

DeKalb commissioners approved a $45 million Sky Harbour hangar development at PDK in a 6-1 vote.

DeKalb County pauses plan to increase water rates

DeKalb County pauses plan to increase water rates

Officials said it's so the county can finish producing public education materials with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta.

Officials said it's so the county can finish producing public education materials with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta.

DeKalb County sees quicker EMS response times

DeKalb County sees quicker EMS response times

Officials say the faster response times are thanks to a multi-million dollar investment. The county also offers two programs to keep EMTs from responding to “preventable” 911 calls.

Officials say the faster response times are thanks to a multi-million dollar investment. The county also offers two programs to keep EMTs from responding to “preventable” 911 calls.

DeKalb County leaders vote to hike water and sewer rates

DeKalb County leaders vote to hike water and sewer rates

After weeks of town halls and discussions, DeKalb County commissioners are set to vote on a measure that could raise water and sewer rates for the county's residents.

After weeks of town halls and discussions, DeKalb County commissioners are set to vote on a measure that could raise water and sewer rates for the county's residents.

DeKalb County Watershed Management gets new director

DeKalb County Watershed Management gets new director

DeKalb County has recently undergone a significant leadership change in its Department of Watershed Management.

DeKalb County has recently undergone a significant leadership change in its Department of Watershed Management.

DeKalb County CEO-elect: 'I look forward to doing the job'

DeKalb County CEO-elect: 'I look forward to doing the job'

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon after handily winning her runoff election on Tuesday.

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon after handily winning her runoff election on Tuesday.

DeKalb residents concerned over lack of ‘representation’ amid commission vacancies 

DeKalb residents concerned over lack of ‘representation’ amid commission vacancies 

It’s been months since former DeKalb County commissioners Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson vacated their seats—as required by law— to run for higher office. Their bids for DeKalb County CEO leave 10 to 20% of county residents underrepresented, according to county election officials.  

It’s been months since former DeKalb County commissioners Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson vacated their seats—as required by law— to run for higher office. Their bids for DeKalb County CEO leave 10 to 20% of county residents underrepresented, according to county election officials.  

Doraville PD releasing some drivers charged with DUI, while others go to jail

Doraville PD releasing some drivers charged with DUI, while others go to jail

Doraville denies giving an ex-councilman special treatment when, instead of taking him to jail on a DUI charge, an officer drove him home. A review of records by the FOX 5 I-Team finds Doraville PD takes some DUI suspects to jail, and lets others go, which may be a bigger problem. The city blames a policy change by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which has Doraville struggling at times to cover its shifts.

Doraville denies giving an ex-councilman special treatment when, instead of taking him to jail on a DUI charge, an officer drove him home. A review of records by the FOX 5 I-Team finds Doraville PD takes some DUI suspects to jail, and lets others go, which may be a bigger problem. The city blames a policy change by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, which has Doraville struggling at times to cover its shifts.

DeKalb County could require surveillance cameras for convenience stores to deter violent crime

DeKalb County could require surveillance cameras for convenience stores to deter violent crime

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson sponsored legislation to require security cameras at all convenience stores after an uptick in violent crime at stores in the county. She said it will help deter crime.

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson sponsored legislation to require security cameras at all convenience stores after an uptick in violent crime at stores in the county. She said it will help deter crime.

DeKalb County hosts town hall discussing rollout of COVID-19 vaccine

DeKalb County hosts town hall discussing rollout of COVID-19 vaccine

DeKalb County health officials gave an update on Thursday about the COVID-19 vaccine and the distribution process. The event was held virtually with officials from Emory School of Medicine, Grady Health, and the CDC.

DeKalb County health officials gave an update on Thursday about the COVID-19 vaccine and the distribution process. The event was held virtually with officials from Emory School of Medicine, Grady Health, and the CDC.

DeKalb County commissioners urge state lawmakers to address street racing

DeKalb County commissioners urge state lawmakers to address street racing

Residents along Briarcliff Road in DeKalb County said the two-lane road resembled a race track this weekend, as street racers invaded their community for a second time in recent weeks.

Residents along Briarcliff Road in DeKalb County said the two-lane road resembled a race track this weekend, as street racers invaded their community for a second time in recent weeks.