Decatur teachers express concern over abrupt change in reopening plan
Teachers from the Decatur City School District rallied silently in front of the school board headquarters Tuesday to express their concerns about the new plan to have all employees return to work by October 12 and all students in class by the end of November. Teachers told FOX 5's Portia Bruner the new plan is a sharp contrast to what was initially proposed by school officials in July.
DeKalb County: 2.87 million gallons of sewage spilled as Sally passed over metro Atlanta
About 2.87 million gallons of sewage spilled out of DeKalb County’s aging sanitation system as the remnants of Sally passed over metro Atlanta last week, officials said Tuesday.
Armed robbery suspect wanted by Decatur police
Police in Decatur are working to identify an armed robbery suspect from an incident that occurred on June 8, 2020 on Church Street.
Deputies arrest suspect in murder, theft of Lithonia man
Deputies say the man shot his victim and then took his cash and his vehicle.
An expectant mother recovering after tree fell on her car
An expectant mother is recovering after lightning struck a tree and fell on her car while she was driving.
Police: Man breaks into Brookhaven home, stabs man
A suspect was arrested after breaking into a Brookhaven couple’s home, pulling the bathroom curtain back while a woman showered and then stabbing her husband.
Police investigate rash of car break-ins at DeKalb gas station
DeKalb County Police are investigating after a recent string of break-ins at a busy gas station.
Police: 'Repeat offender' arrested after violent Georgia home invasion, stabbing
Police say the "violent, repeat offender, broke into a home, confronted the woman showering inside, stabbed her husband, and ran.
Officials: Woman injured after tree falls near Decatur home
A woman was injured after a tree fell outside a home in Decatur after Tropical Sally brought heavy rain throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Health professionals, Dunwoody mayor discuss coping strategies during pandemic
As many people still deal with mental health challenges during the pandemic, the experts talked about overcoming anxiety, going outside, and talking with your children about virtual learning.
FedEx delivers stacks of wrong packages to Chamblee residents
FedEx investigators are looking into why over a dozen packages were dumped in one Chamblee neighborhood.
Environmentalists mull appeal after judge tosses sewage suit
An environmental group says it believes a federal judge was wrong to dismiss its lawsuit over raw sewage released in suburban Atlanta and says it’s considering whether it will appeal.
First Baptist Church Atlanta Senior Pastor Charles Stanley stepping down
Megachurch leader Reverend Charles F. Stanley will be stepping down from his role as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Atlanta.
Firefighters climb Stone Mountain as tribute to 9/11 first responders
At least 100 firefighters participated in the 1-mile climb, the equivalent of going up 160 flights of stairs.
Police: Man wanted for gunning down woman in front of their young children
Police in DeKalb County are searching for a man wanted for the shooting death of a woman in her mid-20s on Friday afternoon.
DeKalb CEO credits county employees and residents for drop in COVID-19 cases
DeKalb County just received top honors for using technology to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. County CEO Michael Thurmond said he's proud of the accomplishment, but said it's going to take a continued partnership between the public and private sector to keep up the fight against COVID-19.
Police identify suspects in triple shooting at DeKalb County Waffle House
Police said one of the people injured in a triple shooting early Thursday morning at a Waffle House in DeKalb County is being named a suspect. Police have also identified a juvenile as a second suspect
Police release suspect sketch in I-285 road rage shooting
It’s a long road to recovery, but Shane Doby is just happy to be alive. Someone shot Shane in the face as he was headed from McDonough to Stone Mountain Park with his wife.
Families evicted from extended stay hotel, while some say it's illegal under federal moratorium
Close to a dozen families staying at an extended stay hotel in DeKalb County are being told to pack up and leave. After several organizations and a county commissioner intervened, they were given a one day reprieve as some say the evictions are illegal.
Have you seen Dunwoody’s colorful new picnic tables?
City leaders in Dunwoody have found a colorful way to help out local restaurants during the ongoing pandemic.