Decatur Library reopens with mandatory security screening after shooting
The Decatur Library reopened Tuesday with a new security checkpoint and a mandatory back-entrance policy following a recent shooting incident.
The Decatur Library reopened Tuesday with a new security checkpoint and a mandatory back-entrance policy following a recent shooting incident.
Decatur Library to reopen Monday after shooting with focus on security
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
Decatur Library shooting suspect turned himself in
Police say Medicus Brown, 44, is turned himself in to face charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder and a firearm offense.
Police say Medicus Brown, 44, is turned himself in to face charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder and a firearm offense.
Water outages in Decatur, Avondale Estates: Crews investigate as social media reports surge
DeKalb County crews have yet to locate the specific cause or water main break responsible for the pressure issues.
DeKalb County crews have yet to locate the specific cause or water main break responsible for the pressure issues.
Man injured in shooting at metro Atlanta library; police search for shooter
A man is in critical condition after being shot at a metro Atlanta library on Monday afternoon, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being shot at a metro Atlanta library on Monday afternoon, police said.
Remembering Catherine O'Hara: How a 2012 indie comedy brought the ‘Home Alone’ star to Atlanta
Catherine O’Hara's primary connection to the Atlanta film industry was established during the 2012 production of "A.C.O.D."
Catherine O’Hara's primary connection to the Atlanta film industry was established during the 2012 production of "A.C.O.D."
Decatur offers housing for foster children transitioning to adulthood
A new transitional living community in Decatur will soon provide housing and support for young adults who aged out of foster care.
A new transitional living community in Decatur will soon provide housing and support for young adults who aged out of foster care.
Warming centers open in North Georgia as extreme cold takes hold
Freezing temperatures will close out the workweek, leading to some municipalities opening warming shelters across North Georgia.
Freezing temperatures will close out the workweek, leading to some municipalities opening warming shelters across North Georgia.
City of Decatur selects Tony Powers as new mayor
The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.
The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.
Walk for Peace continues through Georgia | Where to see them Wednesday
Buddhist monks participating in a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are making stops in metro Atlanta Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of their ongoing pilgrimage from Texas to Washington, D.C.
Buddhist monks participating in a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are making stops in metro Atlanta Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of their ongoing pilgrimage from Texas to Washington, D.C.
Monks in Decatur: Walk of Peace greeted with open arms
Nineteen Buddhist monks held a peace rally in Decatur during a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C.
Nineteen Buddhist monks held a peace rally in Decatur during a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C.
Walk for Peace reaches Decatur with Buddhist monks honored for message
Buddhist monks arrive in Decatur this afternoon as part of a cross-country Walk for Peace.
Buddhist monks arrive in Decatur this afternoon as part of a cross-country Walk for Peace.
79-year-old Decatur man arrested for child exploitation
A Decatur man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children.
A Decatur man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children.
Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Grady Health System opens Decatur outpatient center
Grady Health System is opening its Flat Shoals Parkway Outpatient Health Center this week.
Grady Health System is opening its Flat Shoals Parkway Outpatient Health Center this week.
Students in DeKalb County sent home, relocated after water main break
Water main break forces closure of all City Schools of Decatur campuses.
Water main break forces closure of all City Schools of Decatur campuses.
Transgender Day of Remembrance in Decatur honors those 'stolen' by 'hatred' and 'indifference'
Organizers reported at least 27 transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people killed in the U.S. since last November.
Organizers reported at least 27 transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people killed in the U.S. since last November.
Parents celebrate delay in Decatur’s proposed elementary shutdowns
Decatur schools will not face closures for the 2026 to 2027 year despite earlier consolidation plans.
Decatur schools will not face closures for the 2026 to 2027 year despite earlier consolidation plans.
MARTA adds Breeze system upgrades, urges riders to allow extra time
Multiple MARTA stations will close specific faregates through early December, requiring riders to use alternate entrances.
Multiple MARTA stations will close specific faregates through early December, requiring riders to use alternate entrances.
'Save Decatur Schools' group forms to fight possible campus shutdowns
Parents formed “Save Decatur Schools" to oppose proposed closures of five K-2 campuses, including Clairemont Elementary.
Parents formed “Save Decatur Schools" to oppose proposed closures of five K-2 campuses, including Clairemont Elementary.