McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.
Decatur gives update on World Cup preparations
With the World Cup less than 100 days away, the city of Decatur is preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world.
With the World Cup less than 100 days away, the city of Decatur is preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world.
Psychologist found 'guilty but mentally ill' in Decatur crash that killed child
59-year-old Michelle Wierson was convicted of vehicular homicide on Wednesday, years after she slammed into a car stopped at a Decatur intersection, leading to the death of a 5-year-old boy in 2018.
59-year-old Michelle Wierson was convicted of vehicular homicide on Wednesday, years after she slammed into a car stopped at a Decatur intersection, leading to the death of a 5-year-old boy in 2018.
Decatur launches WatchFest ‘26 volunteer program
Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.
Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.
Decatur speed limit changes: What drivers need to know about new 5 mph reductions
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
Decatur man sentenced in murder of missing woman on vacation
Bornold Alastair Eberhart is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman while the two were vacationing in South Carolina together in 2023.
Bornold Alastair Eberhart is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman while the two were vacationing in South Carolina together in 2023.
Authorities arrest person of interest in killing of USPS carrier
Law enforcement has arrested a person of interest in connection with the death of a USPS carrier killed while delivering mail in Decatur last week, authorities confirmed.
Law enforcement has arrested a person of interest in connection with the death of a USPS carrier killed while delivering mail in Decatur last week, authorities confirmed.
USPS mail carrier killed in Decatur: Federal investigators offer reward in case
Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week.
Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week.
New affordable housing community for seniors opens in Decatur
A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday in Decatur, located just a quarter of a mile from accessible transportation, officials said.
A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday in Decatur, located just a quarter of a mile from accessible transportation, officials said.
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.