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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grady Health System opens Decatur outpatient center

Grady Health System is opening its Flat Shoals Parkway Outpatient Health Center this week.

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.

OutKast’s Hall of Fame honor cements Atlanta’s music legacy

OutKast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction cements Atlanta’s role as a driving force in global music culture.

Voting in DeKalb County? Everything to know before you head to the polls

Voters across DeKalb County will decide a wide slate of local races on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, as dozens of city councils and mayoral seats go before the electorate.

Decatur leaders seek public input on mayor selection process

City leaders in Decatur are inviting residents to share their opinions on how the city’s mayor should be chosen in the future.

City Schools of Decatur hosts first Transition Fair for students

The Decatur school district held its first-ever Transition Fair this week to help students with disabilities prepare for life after graduation.