Ellenwood overnight house fire forces family from home
An overnight fire displaced a DeKalb County family just days before Christmas.
PDK expansion approved as neighbors raise volume on noise concerns
DeKalb County approved new hangars at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, drawing praise for revenue and concern over noise.
Garbage truck catches fire on I-285 near Ponce de Leon Avenue
A sanitation truck caught fire on I-285 Tuesday afternoon causing heavy traffic.
6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list
Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.
Vigil held for Dekalb County Sheriff-elect killed 25 years ago
DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown was killed 25 years ago.
Body camera video shows Chamblee officers revive man after workplace heart attack
Four Chamblee police officers used CPR and an AED to revive a man after he suffered a cardiac arrest at work.
5 apartments destroyed in DeKalb fire: Residents describe 'fire cooking in between the walls'
Five apartments were destroyed in a DeKalb County fire, displacing multiple families but causing no reported injuries.
21-year-old college football player killed in Stone Mountain house fire
A 21-year-old college football player was found dead after a house fire broke out Monday afternoon in Stone Mountain.
Deadly robbery attempt at Lithonia-area gas station; 1 on the run
Police say an attempted robbery led to a shootout that killed 19-year-old Tristyn Mays at a Covington Highway gas station.
Father charged after DeKalb child accidentally shoots self
A child is recovering after accidentally shooting themselves, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.
DeKalb fire displaces 20+ families, firefighters say
The Villa Apartments on Buford Highway displaced more than 20 families; firefighters evacuated the building and extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.
FedEx driver hits, kills pedestrian in DeKalb County, police say
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a FedEx truck near the Northlake Parkway Target in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County launches $250K cleanup to remove illegal tires
DeKalb County has launched a $250K cleanup targeting illegal tire dumping, removing more than 37,000 tires so far and pushing for tougher state penalties against large-scale dumpers.
DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead
Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.
1 killed, 1 injured in DeKalb County apartment complex shooting
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at an apartment complex on Wood Bend Drive.
Car slams into back of DeKalb County home, causing extensive damage
A car slammed into the back of a DeKalb County home, causing a partial collapse and extensive structural damage.
Man who survived DeKalb County shooting now accused in woman, child killings
Roland Suckoo, 41, is charged with two counts of malice murder in the deaths of a woman and child.
Video shows 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star Erica Banks' arrest
Brookhaven police released video of a traffic stop that led to the arrest of “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” cast member Erica Banks.
Adult accidentally shot in vehicle during dismissal at Stephenson High School
Authorities confirm an adult, who is not a student, was accidentally shot while inside a vehicle in the parking lot at Stephenson High School during dismissal.