Decatur approves path redesign after discovery of unmarked graves
The Decatur City Commission has voted to make changes to its South Columbia Drive multi-use path project after the discovery of dozens of unmarked graves.
MARTA celebrates new school year with Reading and Riding event
MARTA is celebrating the start of the school year with a special event promoting reading.
Decatur Schools begin school year amid renewed focus on pedestrian safety
Renewed emphasis on pedestrian safety in Decatur schools due to recent crashes involving students and staff.
200 metro Atlanta families line up for back-to-school shoe giveaway
More than 200 Atlanta-area families received a welcome boost as part of a back-to-school shoe giveaway hosted Tuesday morning at Soul Play on Ponce.
Missing 72-year-old Decatur man reunited with family
A man reported missing on Monday night in Decatur has been found safe and is back with his family.
Decatur hotel ordered to pay $40M for ignoring child sex trafficking
The jury gave the victim $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The girl's attorney, Patrick McDonough, told FOX 5 News that at one point, in a 40-day period, the girl was sold for sex at the hotel more than 200 times. He said staff knew what was happening at the hotel.
DeKalb firefighters raise new flag for nursing home residents celebrating July 4th
A new American flag now flies high at a Decatur nursing home, all thanks to a group of firefighters from DeKalb's Station Three.
DeKalb County pauses plan to increase water rates
Officials said it's so the county can finish producing public education materials with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta.
Man sentenced to life for murder of Sandy Springs grandmother
A Decatur man will spend the rest of his life in behind bars for the murder of a 71-year-old grandmother at her Sandy Springs home.
City of Decatur plans to install 19 new security cameras downtown
City officials have approved the installation of 19 new security cameras throughout Decatur’s downtown business district in an effort to enhance public safety.
Children's burial site discovered at Decatur's Legacy Park, work paused
City officials in Decatur are taking steps to preserve an unmarked burial site uncovered during construction at Legacy Park, once the grounds of a 19th-century orphanage.
Groundbreaking for Phase 2 of affordable housing in Decatur
The housing development represents Decatur’s first ground-up residential community for local families in decades.
Waffle House brews up 'Classic Blend Cold Brew' only in select Atlanta locations
Waffle House is testing a canned cold brew coffee, priced at $3.95, at nine select locations in metro Atlanta.
Atlanta VA Medical Center: Report finds infrastructure, communication issues
A new report from the Office of Inspector General highlights several concerns at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur following an inspection of the facility in June 2024.
Decatur Mellow Mushroom closes suddenly
The restaurant posted on Instagram that it's closed as of Monday.
Several Decatur City Schools recognized by state of Georgia
Four schools received the award for better preparing their students for college. All four placed in the top 93% across the state.
Decatur WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
Please help us in sending a very happy 102nd birthday to WWII veteran Calvin George Kemp!
Child left alone on Decatur hot daycare bus, staff suspended
A child was left alone on a hot daycare bus for over 45 minutes Monday at SoulShine Decatur after falling asleep during the ride.
Woman claims Decatur mortuary put wrong body in casket
A woman is suing a Decatur mortuary after she says the business accidentally put the wrong body in the casket for her grandmother's funeral.
City of Decatur announces 'WatchFest '26' for World Cup matches in Atlanta
Decatur will host “WatchFest '26,” a month-long festival featuring live World Cup match screenings in the newly renovated Decatur Square.