Georgia winter weather: Warming station locations in metro Atlanta
Many cities and counties around metro Atlanta have opened warming centers to help residents affected by this week's freezing cold weather and possible snow.
8-year-old girl, woman shot in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police are investigating a double shooting involving a child.
Obituary scam targeting grieving families, Decatur funeral home owner warns
The owner of a metro Atlanta funeral home is sounding the alarm on fraudsters looking to pull a fast one on grieving families.
Boil water advisory lifted for most of DeKalb County after Clairmont Road water main break repaired
DeKalb County officials have announced that the water is now safe to drink for most of the county with a small section still under a boil water notice.
Lithonia man sentenced to 70 years in prison for shooting wife in face
A Lithonia man has been sentenced to nearly 70 years in prison for shooting his wife in the face in 2019.
Paralyzed DeKalb County firefighter receives new van thanks to anonymous donor
A DeKalb County firefighter, paralyzed in a car wreck two years ago, is regaining his independence thanks to a generous gift from an anonymous donor.
Stone Mountain Park shooting: Man fires shots at peak, shoots self during police confrontation
A man is dead after reportedly firing several rounds on top of Stone Mountain on Thursday afternoon.
North Druid Hills Road closes for repairs
Repair work is set to impact a section of North Druid Hills Road, as announced by the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management.
DeKalb Police launching crime-reduction effort with DOJ partnership
The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) has announced its inaugural discussion aimed at reducing violent crime in local neighborhoods.
Deadly shooting at DeKalb County gas station; shooter at large
A 25-year-old man is dead after a shooting at a gas station along Wesley Chapel Road near Interstate 20 on Tuesday evening.
Decatur man sentenced to life for deadly shooting stemming from a landlord dispute
A DeKalb County jury has convicted a Decatur man in the shooting death of a woman who rented a home from his father and the assault of her fiancé, authorities announced.
Former attorney Richard Merritt convicted of killing his mother denied a new trial
The DeKalb County judge who presided over ex-attorney Richard Merritt’s murder trial has ruled, “Richard Merritt is not entitled to a new trial."
Hall of Famer, Ravens legend Ed Reed takes coaching job at Atlanta-area high school in surprising move
A legendary Baltimore Raven is starting a new chapter in a coaching career at a metro Atlanta high school.
DeKalb school officials approve $9.4M purchase of electric school buses
The DeKalb County School Board approved the purchase of more than two dozen brand-new electric school buses.
Crews repairing water main break on DeKalb County's McAfee Road
Crews are working to fix a water main break on McAfee Road in DeKalb County.
Fire reported at former This Is It! location on Panola Road Saturday morning
DeKalb County firefighters responded to a report of a fire at the former This Is It! restaurant on Panola Road early Saturday morning.
How much snow in Atlanta?: Preliminary snowfall totals from North Georgia
The winter storm system that has been moving across a large portion of the United States finally made its way to North Georgia on Friday morning. Here are the preliminary snow totals.
Winter storm: MARTA, CobbLinc, and Ride Gwinnett | Are they running Friday?
Public transit services across metro Atlanta are adjusting operations in response to the forecasted severe winter storm expected to impact the region starting Friday.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Jan. 10-12, 2025
Here's your guide to everything that is happening this weekend in metro Atlanta.
New Avondale Estates traffic-calming project draws criticism from residents
City leaders in Avondale Estates are trying something new to slow down traffic on neighborhood streets.