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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Decatur will host “WatchFest '26,” a month-long festival featuring live World Cup match screenings in the newly renovated Decatur Square.
Decatur approves reparations task force, apologizes to Black residents
The city of Decatur has taken a big step toward reparations for descendants of Black residents affected by slavery and segregation.
The city of Decatur has taken a big step toward reparations for descendants of Black residents affected by slavery and segregation.
Decatur school officials unanimously vote to bring back DEI policies
Decatur school officials have unanimously voted to bring back several DEI policies that they had rescinded in response to directives by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding.
Decatur school officials have unanimously voted to bring back several DEI policies that they had rescinded in response to directives by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding.
Decatur unveils $8.5M plan to revamp downtown square
Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.
Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.
Families line up at Decatur church for Easter ham giveaway
Hundreds of families woke up early to line up at a Decatur church for a free Easter food box to help them prepare for the holiday.
Hundreds of families woke up early to line up at a Decatur church for a free Easter food box to help them prepare for the holiday.
Man killed on Glen Hollow Circle in DeKalb County identified, arrest made
A man was shot to death in DeKalb County Wednesday night. He was identified on Friday as 39-year-old Diamon Clay.
A man was shot to death in DeKalb County Wednesday night. He was identified on Friday as 39-year-old Diamon Clay.
Officials approve $8.5 million project to renovate Decatur Square
The renovations to the city's popular Decatur Square would include the construction of a new performing arts stage, play area, bathrooms, and more ahead of the 2026 World Cup
The renovations to the city's popular Decatur Square would include the construction of a new performing arts stage, play area, bathrooms, and more ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Body discovered as multiple car fires break out around metro Atlanta
Saturday was a busy day for Metro Atlanta first responders. Many were called to fires that broke out in several areas, including South Fulton where police are now looking into one person’s death.
Saturday was a busy day for Metro Atlanta first responders. Many were called to fires that broke out in several areas, including South Fulton where police are now looking into one person’s death.
Doctor reunites with Decatur YMCA staff who saved his life
A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at the Decatur YMCA had the chance to personally thank the people who saved his life.
A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at the Decatur YMCA had the chance to personally thank the people who saved his life.