December Mall of America shooting suspect arrested in Georgia
A 17-year-old boy wanted in connection to the deadly December 2022 shooting at the Mall of America in Minnesota was arrested in Georgia, U.S. Marshals say.
A 17-year-old boy wanted in connection to the deadly December 2022 shooting at the Mall of America in Minnesota was arrested in Georgia, U.S. Marshals say.
Suspect wanted in Decatur gas station shooting that wounded father of 5
"I was just standing at the gas pump while my father-in-law filled the truck up with gas having a conversation with him and the shots rang out,” the father of five said.
"I was just standing at the gas pump while my father-in-law filled the truck up with gas having a conversation with him and the shots rang out,” the father of five said.
Decatur High School reassigns principal, teacher after racial slur record in classroom
Parents and students at Decatur High School were met with staffing changes after the holiday break including the reassignment of the school's principal.
Parents and students at Decatur High School were met with staffing changes after the holiday break including the reassignment of the school's principal.
Bystander shot while pumping gas in Decatur, police say
Officials say the man who was subsequently hit was not the intended target in the shooting.
Officials say the man who was subsequently hit was not the intended target in the shooting.
Emory Healthcare welcomes first babies of 2023
Move over Baby New Year, Emory Healthcare welcomed two new baby boys into the world just after midnight.
Move over Baby New Year, Emory Healthcare welcomed two new baby boys into the world just after midnight.
Seniors struggling with burst pipes, lack of water for days at Decatur apartments
Seniors at one Decatur apartment complex say they've been without water since Christmas Eve. “You can't cook. You can't flush your commode. You can't take a bath.”
Seniors at one Decatur apartment complex say they've been without water since Christmas Eve. “You can't cook. You can't flush your commode. You can't take a bath.”
Major fires consume Duluth, Decatur, Atlanta apartments on Christmas
Between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, metro Atlanta authorities were called to several apartments around Georgia to put out fires. Some were fatal.
Between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, metro Atlanta authorities were called to several apartments around Georgia to put out fires. Some were fatal.
Black students address frustrations in meeting after white teacher uses racial slur in class
Students, faculty and community members united Wednesday in a town hall dedicated to giving Black students a chance to speak after a white teacher at Decatur High School openly used a racial slur on Dec. 7 in front of students.
Students, faculty and community members united Wednesday in a town hall dedicated to giving Black students a chance to speak after a white teacher at Decatur High School openly used a racial slur on Dec. 7 in front of students.
DeKalb County authorities search for fugitive suspect in Decatur murder
Authorities issued a murder warrant for 25-year-old Rakwon Sadek Brooks in connection to the shooting death of Quakari Freeman.
Authorities issued a murder warrant for 25-year-old Rakwon Sadek Brooks in connection to the shooting death of Quakari Freeman.
Two gang members sentenced to life for Decatur gas station murder, robbery
While eyewitness accounts and anonymous tips matched one of the suspects to the scene of the crime, detectives believe that social media evidence played a huge role in bringing the pair to justice.
While eyewitness accounts and anonymous tips matched one of the suspects to the scene of the crime, detectives believe that social media evidence played a huge role in bringing the pair to justice.
Dog found dead in Decatur house fire
While firefighters were considering the damage done to the single-story home, they found the deceased canine.
While firefighters were considering the damage done to the single-story home, they found the deceased canine.
Metro Atlanta sheepdog recovering after coyote attack
Casper was protecting his farm's flock from a pack of coyotes. He disappeared for two days before returning to the farm in rough shape.
Casper was protecting his farm's flock from a pack of coyotes. He disappeared for two days before returning to the farm in rough shape.
Facebook group 'gifts it forward', helping Atlanta families fill needs for holidays
Looking for food or maybe a toy or two for the kids this holiday season? Gift It Forward connects people giving away new and gently used items to people looking for those things – for free.
Looking for food or maybe a toy or two for the kids this holiday season? Gift It Forward connects people giving away new and gently used items to people looking for those things – for free.
Police catch teen suspected in Facebook Marketplace armed robberies
Police believe they have finally caught a suspect wanted for several armed robberies involving Facebook Market Place. A 15-year-old was taken into custody Monday afternoon.
Police believe they have finally caught a suspect wanted for several armed robberies involving Facebook Market Place. A 15-year-old was taken into custody Monday afternoon.
Police: Young woman found dead, shot in Decatur parking lot
When they got there, they said they found the woman dead with a gunshot wound in the car. She appeared to be in her 30s.
When they got there, they said they found the woman dead with a gunshot wound in the car. She appeared to be in her 30s.
Award-winning Atlanta-area chef partners with T-Pain for wing seasoning blend
Award-winning Chef Meherwan Irani, founder of Decatur's Chai Pani and the Spicewalla brand, announced he collaborated with T-Pain to release a line of wing seasonings that feature three different blends: Straight Fire, The Juice and Sugar Daddy.
Award-winning Chef Meherwan Irani, founder of Decatur's Chai Pani and the Spicewalla brand, announced he collaborated with T-Pain to release a line of wing seasonings that feature three different blends: Straight Fire, The Juice and Sugar Daddy.
Police: Suspects wanted in attempted armed robbery in Decatur parking deck
Do you recognize these men? Their victim says they opened her car door in the Decatur parking deck, pointed guns at her, and demand she "give them everything."
Do you recognize these men? Their victim says they opened her car door in the Decatur parking deck, pointed guns at her, and demand she "give them everything."
John Lewis monument to replace Confederate obelisk in Decatur Square
Decatur Square's Confederate monument was erected the same year that Georgia ratified an amendment preventing African Americans from voting. Now the space where it once stood will become a monument to civil rights pioneer Rep. John Lewis.
Decatur Square's Confederate monument was erected the same year that Georgia ratified an amendment preventing African Americans from voting. Now the space where it once stood will become a monument to civil rights pioneer Rep. John Lewis.
Woman receives life sentence for deadly Decatur hotel room shooting
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said Aushun Price shot 40-year-old Frank Hosey on June 19, 2021, in an Econo Lodge Hotel in Decatur.
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said Aushun Price shot 40-year-old Frank Hosey on June 19, 2021, in an Econo Lodge Hotel in Decatur.
Man sentenced to 20 years in 2017 vehicular homicide that killed baby
A man accused of driving under the influence and killing a baby in a 2017 car crash has now been sentenced.
A man accused of driving under the influence and killing a baby in a 2017 car crash has now been sentenced.