DeKalb CEO urges patience as county expands access to COVID-19 vaccine
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is urging Georgians to be patient and vigilant in their efforts to get immunized.
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.
Police treating deadly shooting at Panthersville home as homicide
Police in DeKalb County said they have opened a homicide investigation after finding a woman shot to death in her home on Thursday afternoon.
Deadly accident investigation shuts down lanes of I-85 near N Druid Hills
DeKalb County police are investigating after a man was shot and killed inside of a vehicle along I-85.
DeKalb County man loses entire family in tragic house fire
A father and a husband in Dekalb County is grieving the tragic loss of his entire family.
DeKalb County school officials postpone in-person instruction
DeKalb County School Superintendent Cheryl Watson Harris said the spike in cases and elevated positivity rate of COVID-19 in the county are just two reasons why she decided to postpone a return to in-person instruction.
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.
Some employees of DeKalb County Schools to see raise in next paycheck
Some employees in the DeKalb County School District will be seeing a pay increase in their next paycheck.
DeKalb County Schools delays reopening in-person classes
DeKalb County Schools, which as late as last week said it was moving forward with face-to-face learning, has put in a pin in those plans as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the county.
Older Georgians complain about COVID-19 vaccine registration
As Georgia rolled out an expansion of who can get the COVID-19 vaccine, many seniors were left frustrated because they could not access the online registration.
Man shot at DeKalb County gas station, police search for suspect
DeKalb County police need help finding whoever was responsible for a shooting that sent a man to the hospital.
4 kids, 1 adult killed in overnight house fire in DeKalb County
The cause of the deadly blaze remains under investigation, and it’s unclear if the home had operating smoke detectors.
Georgia to begin vaccinating some first responders, 65 and older Monday
Starting Monday, more Georgians will be able eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, depending on supply.
Decatur restaurant donates meals to frontline workers
PONKO Chicken is a relatively new addition to the Decatur restaurant scene, but fans of the chain's unique fast-casual menu already know what to expect inside.
Police: Missing 16-year-old Dunwoody girl could be in danger
Noah Grace Lorenzo left her home in Dunwoody on Christmas Eve and hasn't been seen since.
Dog nabbed while owner pumps gas
A family is desperately searching for their dog after police confirm it was stolen while inside a car from a QuikTrip Gas station.
1 injured in shooting outside gas station in DeKalb County
Police are investigating a shooting that happened outside a gas station Tuesday evening in DeKalb County.
DeKalb superintendent discusses teachers return to the classroom amid COVID concerns
For the first time since March of last year, DeKalb County School District teachers were back in the classroom on Monday.
School board member questions return to classroom for Cobb County students
A Cobb County School Board member believes it might be time to rethink sending children back into the classrooms as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Superintendent's message as DeKalb County Schools continues its move toward in-person learning
DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris released a video on Sunday addressing faculty and staff as the school district begins to offer in-class learning again this upcoming semester.