Police investigating shooting outside Decatur Walmart
DeKalb County police who received calls about an active shooter at the Walmart on Memorial Drive in Decatur have now confirmed the shooting happened outside the store, and there were no victims wounded by gunfire.
DeKalb County police who received calls about an active shooter at the Walmart on Memorial Drive in Decatur have now confirmed the shooting happened outside the store, and there were no victims wounded by gunfire.
Decatur animal shelter, JCPenney team up to help senior dogs find forever homes
Senior dogs can wait a long time in animal shelters to to find their perfect forever home, so JCPenney and Paws Atlanta want to helps these wonderful pups meet their match with a professional glamour shot session.
Senior dogs can wait a long time in animal shelters to to find their perfect forever home, so JCPenney and Paws Atlanta want to helps these wonderful pups meet their match with a professional glamour shot session.
Tyre Nichols: Georgians hold Decatur vigil to honor murdered Memphis father
After two straight days of protests, a group of nearly 100 people gathered in Decatur Square to hold a vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols.
After two straight days of protests, a group of nearly 100 people gathered in Decatur Square to hold a vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols.
Driver found shot behind the wheel in Decatur car crash
A driver is fighting for his life after police found him shot behind the wheel of a crashed car in Decatur. Witnesses told police they saw a passenger running away after the crash.
A driver is fighting for his life after police found him shot behind the wheel of a crashed car in Decatur. Witnesses told police they saw a passenger running away after the crash.
Adoptable puppies found abandoned in Decatur dog park, one dead
Eight puppies are looking for their forever homes in Decatur after police officers found them abandoned in a dog park.
Eight puppies are looking for their forever homes in Decatur after police officers found them abandoned in a dog park.
Man charged taking weapons, drugs before killing victim
Deputies said 21-year-old Tyrin J. Maddox took a weapon and some marijuana from 20-year-old Devalon Davis before shooting him multiple times.
Deputies said 21-year-old Tyrin J. Maddox took a weapon and some marijuana from 20-year-old Devalon Davis before shooting him multiple times.
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.