Brookhaven preschool child cruelty arrests: Teacher and director charged
A lead preschool teacher and the facility's director face child cruelty charges after Brookhaven police said young children were mistreated inside a classroom.
A lead preschool teacher and the facility's director face child cruelty charges after Brookhaven police said young children were mistreated inside a classroom.
Two Brookhaven preschool staff members accused in child cruelty case
A preschool teacher and a school director were arrested in Brookhaven after an investigation revealed a pattern of improper handling and "excessive measures" used to restrain children at a local daycare.
A preschool teacher and a school director were arrested in Brookhaven after an investigation revealed a pattern of improper handling and "excessive measures" used to restrain children at a local daycare.
Man sentenced for shooting pregnant girlfriend in Decatur park
Donald Wooten was sentenced to 60 years in prison Wednesday after being convicted of trying to murder his pregnant girlfriend by shooting her in the head at a park in Decatur.
Donald Wooten was sentenced to 60 years in prison Wednesday after being convicted of trying to murder his pregnant girlfriend by shooting her in the head at a park in Decatur.
7 injured in MARTA bus crash in DeKalb County
Seven people were injured after a MARTA bus crashed into a ditch in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
Seven people were injured after a MARTA bus crashed into a ditch in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
18-year-old arrested for killing 38-year-old in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Police Department said an 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing late Wednesday night in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Police Department said an 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing late Wednesday night in DeKalb County.
Kemp signs HB 369: Metro Atlanta counties face nonpartisan shift
Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.
Crews battle two-trailer blaze in DeKalb County near I-285 and I-675
DeKalb County firefighters are battling a large fire involving two trailers on Bonsal Road near the I-285 and I-675 interchange.
DeKalb County firefighters are battling a large fire involving two trailers on Bonsal Road near the I-285 and I-675 interchange.
Brookhaven pair charged in child sexual abuse case
Olga Patricia Mejia Zavala and Andres Hernandez were arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile.
Olga Patricia Mejia Zavala and Andres Hernandez were arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile.
House Bill 369: DeKalb and Fulton DAs challenge constitutionality
DeKalb and Fulton county district attorneys issued a joint statement Tuesday opposing House Bill 369 as it nears a final deadline for executive action.
DeKalb and Fulton county district attorneys issued a joint statement Tuesday opposing House Bill 369 as it nears a final deadline for executive action.
HB 369: Cobb County leaders demand Kemp veto election bill
Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.
Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.
1 dead, 2 critical after crash on Glenwood Road in DeKalb
A woman is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a head-on crash in DeKalb County Monday evening.
A woman is dead and two others are fighting for their lives after a head-on crash in DeKalb County Monday evening.
Atlanta Public Safety Training Center: Recruits mark one year
Atlanta public safety leaders welcomed cameras into the city’s 85-acre training facility Monday to demonstrate how hundreds of recruits are preparing for real-life emergencies.
Atlanta public safety leaders welcomed cameras into the city’s 85-acre training facility Monday to demonstrate how hundreds of recruits are preparing for real-life emergencies.
Chamblee apartment fire forces evacuations on Mother’s Day
A fire at the Windsor Parkview Apartments in Chamblee started from an air conditioning unit on the roof, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.
A fire at the Windsor Parkview Apartments in Chamblee started from an air conditioning unit on the roof, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.
One killed, multiple injured in fiery I-85 North crash in DeKalb
One person is dead and multiple people are injured following a fiery multi-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on Interstate 85 North early Sunday morning.
One person is dead and multiple people are injured following a fiery multi-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on Interstate 85 North early Sunday morning.
Family mourns a man killed in a hit-and-run crash
The family of a 75-year-old man is seeking justice after a driver killed him in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on Candler Road.
The family of a 75-year-old man is seeking justice after a driver killed him in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night on Candler Road.
Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
Woman killed in Decatur Kroger parking lot crash identified
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Police: Man shot woman at DeKalb shopping center; names released
DeKalb County police have identified man and woman shot in grocery store parking lot on Wednesday.
DeKalb County police have identified man and woman shot in grocery store parking lot on Wednesday.
Decatur man could face death penalty in postal worker killing
A 24-year-old man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for the murder of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur.
A 24-year-old man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for the murder of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur.