Decatur police officers help rescue injured owl
The little owl was found on the side of a busy Decatur road with an injured wing. Thanks to the work of a Decatur police officer, it's now recovering safely with a local wildlife rehab group.
The little owl was found on the side of a busy Decatur road with an injured wing. Thanks to the work of a Decatur police officer, it's now recovering safely with a local wildlife rehab group.
City of Decatur extends mandatory mask ordinance through October
The City of Decatur has extended requiring masks in all public places and businesses through October in an attempt to fight against COVID-19.
The City of Decatur has extended requiring masks in all public places and businesses through October in an attempt to fight against COVID-19.
Man shot in deadly altercation near Decatur gas station, police say
Police found the unidentified victim with a gunshot wound after responding to a person shot call on Monday at the 2500 block of Columbia Drive in Decatur.
Police found the unidentified victim with a gunshot wound after responding to a person shot call on Monday at the 2500 block of Columbia Drive in Decatur.
Police searching for suspect who assaulted girls near Decatur elementary school
Have you seen this woman? Police say she assaulted two girls walking near Oakhurst Elementary School in Decatur and could have gone to a different elementary school later that day.
Have you seen this woman? Police say she assaulted two girls walking near Oakhurst Elementary School in Decatur and could have gone to a different elementary school later that day.
Democrat Shannon joins race for Georgia lieutenant governor
Renitta Shannon, a three-term House member from Decatur announced her candidacy Monday.
Renitta Shannon, a three-term House member from Decatur announced her candidacy Monday.
Decatur mandates COVID-19 vaccine for city employees
Effective immediately, city workers in Decatur are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees who still refuse to get vaccinated must submit to weekly testing.
Effective immediately, city workers in Decatur are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees who still refuse to get vaccinated must submit to weekly testing.
Georgians begin lining up for COVID-19 booster shots, but many remain unvaccinated
The Georgia Department of Public Health says the state has enough Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer booster shots to anyone who is eligible. Yet, finding takers has been a little challenging at one Decatur vaccination site.
The Georgia Department of Public Health says the state has enough Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to offer booster shots to anyone who is eligible. Yet, finding takers has been a little challenging at one Decatur vaccination site.
Family says man shot, killed while working on car
A family in Decatur is mourning the death of a man shot and killed on Friday.
A family in Decatur is mourning the death of a man shot and killed on Friday.
Decatur schools mandate COVID-19 vaccines for staff, no decision yet for students
City Schools of Decatur staff will soon be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The district said it is still discussing the possibility of implementing similar a measure for eligibles students, but those plans are still in the discussion phase.
City Schools of Decatur staff will soon be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The district said it is still discussing the possibility of implementing similar a measure for eligibles students, but those plans are still in the discussion phase.
Agnes Scott College named most innovative liberal arts college in country
For the fourth year in a row, Decatur's Agnes Scott College has been ranked the most innovative liberal arts college in the country.
For the fourth year in a row, Decatur's Agnes Scott College has been ranked the most innovative liberal arts college in the country.
City Schools of Decatur considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff, students
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
The City Schools of Decatur says they are considering requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff members.
Georgia coronavirus surge leads to new local restrictions
Georgia’s surging coronavirus caseload is prompting new local restrictions amid ongoing opposition to mask and vaccine mandates by the governor.
Georgia’s surging coronavirus caseload is prompting new local restrictions amid ongoing opposition to mask and vaccine mandates by the governor.
Death of man found with head injuries in Decatur ruled a homicide
Police in Decatur have determined the death of a man found with a head injury was a homicide and are working to find the person responsible.
Police in Decatur have determined the death of a man found with a head injury was a homicide and are working to find the person responsible.
Arrest made after man found shot at Decatur Library, police say
Kewuan Jones, 20, of Birmingham, Alabama, was charged with aggravated assault and carrying a weapon without a license.
Kewuan Jones, 20, of Birmingham, Alabama, was charged with aggravated assault and carrying a weapon without a license.
DeKalb SWAT arrests suspect accused of multiple carjackings, police say
Police said they arrested 24-year-old Rielly Fuller with the assistance of DeKalb County Police SWAT.
Police said they arrested 24-year-old Rielly Fuller with the assistance of DeKalb County Police SWAT.
Georgia man arrested in Florida found with 15-year-old girl, deputies say
A metro Atlanta man was arrested in Southwest Florida after deputies found a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Texas staying at his vacation rental home.
A metro Atlanta man was arrested in Southwest Florida after deputies found a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Texas staying at his vacation rental home.
Police: 3 men responsible for multiple Decatur carjackings
Decatur police are looking for three men accused of two separate carjackings within 24 hours.
Decatur police are looking for three men accused of two separate carjackings within 24 hours.
Deputies arrest woman for hotel room murder in Decatur
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in connection to a June killing.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office made an arrest in connection to a June killing.
Gunman arrested after shooting at Decatur business
Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting at Decatur business on Wednesday afternoon.
Police are searching for a gunman after a shooting at Decatur business on Wednesday afternoon.
Police: Man wanted for public indecency at Decatur Square Plaza
Police say a man is wanted for public indecency near a 14-year-old victim in Decatur Square Plaza.
Police say a man is wanted for public indecency near a 14-year-old victim in Decatur Square Plaza.