Decatur school board discussing possible school closures
The City Schools of Decatur Board is weighing whether to close one of its elementary schools as part of a broader redistricting plan.
The City Schools of Decatur Board is weighing whether to close one of its elementary schools as part of a broader redistricting plan.
Decatur's Global Village Project to double capacity with $8M expansion
The Global Village Project Middle School will expand to serve 100 students, doubling its current capacity.
The Global Village Project Middle School will expand to serve 100 students, doubling its current capacity.
DeKalb police searching for missing 14-year-old girl
Amy is missing from DeKalb County, according to police.
Amy is missing from DeKalb County, according to police.
Child dies after being found unresponsive at Oakhurst Pool in Decatur
A child died after being found unresponsive at the Oakhurst Pool in Decatur on Friday afternoon.
A child died after being found unresponsive at the Oakhurst Pool in Decatur on Friday afternoon.
Decatur votes to lower speed limits on major roads
City Commission approves speed limit reductions on key Decatur roads.
City Commission approves speed limit reductions on key Decatur roads.
Grants to boost Decatur businesses as WatchFest26 nears
The Decatur Downtown Development Authority has renewed funding for three small business grant programs, committing $116,000 to help improve storefronts, interiors and online marketing.
The Decatur Downtown Development Authority has renewed funding for three small business grant programs, committing $116,000 to help improve storefronts, interiors and online marketing.
Atlanta VA nurses protest alleged staffing reductions
Nurses gathered outside the VA hospital in Atlanta to rally against layoffs, but the VA said it hasn't laid anyone off since February.
Nurses gathered outside the VA hospital in Atlanta to rally against layoffs, but the VA said it hasn't laid anyone off since February.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waffle House is testing a canned cold brew coffee, priced at $3.95, at nine select locations in metro Atlanta.