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 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.

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Decatur school officials have unanimously voted to bring back several DEI policies that they had rescinded in response to directives by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding.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 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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

Armed hijacker crashes into two cars over I-285, leads police chase in Decatur, police say

An insubordinate driver is facing a slew of charges in DeKalb County after leading a police chase in Decatur. Columbia Drive over I-285 in Decatur was blocked off by law enforcement Wednesday evening.

Third juvenile accused in killing MARTA driver over fare surrenders to police

The third juvenile wanted in connection with the shooting death of MARTA bus operator Leroy Ramos over a $2.50 fare surrendered to DeKalb County police on Monday evening.

Man found shot dead in Decatur backyard

DeKalb County police investigated a deadly shooting in the backyard of a Decatur home late Friday night.

Decatur homeowners fear for safety in neighborhood plagued by reckless drivers

Homeowners in a DeKalb County neighborhood complain reckless drivers are taking over their streets. They say it's so bad that they worry someone could get hurt, or worse.

DeKalb County's only family emergency shelter seeks Christmas miracle after hurricane damage

The only family emergency shelter in DeKalb County is hoping for a Christmas miracle. Hagar's House in Decatur suffered extensive damage following Hurricane Helene back in September and still isn't able to re-open.

‘Porch pirate’ in Decatur apartment complex swipes packages, spoils Christmas for residents

DeKalb County police need help identifying a man accused of swiping packages off the front doorsteps of residents inside a Decatur apartment complex. The most recent incident was earlier this week.

Decatur man sentenced to life in prison for motel murder in 2020

A Decatur man has been sentenced to life plus five years after being convicted of murdering a man during a dispute at a motel in January 2020.