Decatur resident says scammer faked finding cat, demanded money
A would-be scammer tried to fleece a disabled pet owner desperately searching for their cat.
Teen shot in the face in DeKalb County
A 16-year-old is recovering from being shot in the face Friday night, according to police.
Arrest made in hit-and-run of Decatur crossing guard Monday morning
A city of Decatur crossing guard was struck by a vehicle shortly after 8 a.m. Sept. 11 at the intersection of South Candler Street and East College Avenue.
Woman arrested in stabbing of man at gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard
The Gwinnett County Police Department have arrested a woman who allegedly stabbed a man at a gas station in the 5500 block of Jimmy Carter Boulevard on Aug. 27.
Watch: Car jumps railing nearly crashing into Chick-Fil-A
Drive-thru workers at a Chick-Fil-A in North Decatur were in for a surprise when a car jumped a railing and narrowly missed the restaurant.
Metro Atlanta Popeyes employees 'violently attack' woman trying to correct order, lawsuit alleges
Attorneys say the woman was trying to correct her order at the metro Atlanta Popeyes when the manager and two employees came up to her car and attacked her - ripping her hair out.
Police investigating series of early-morning burglaries in Decatur
Police say someone has been smashing through glass doors and windows of several Decatur businesses early in the morning.
Man arrested for fatal shooting on June 11 in Decatur
A 39-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of another man on June 11 on Valencia Road in Decatur.
Firefighters rescue tiny puppy from hot car in Decatur
Temperatures reached a high of 90-degrees Tuesday, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team. The Decatur Fire Rescue team says it takes less than 15 minutes for a furry friend to die of heat stroke.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting near Decatur Krispy Kreme
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly double shooting near the Krispy Kreme located on Wesley Chapel Road. Officials say one of those victims has died.
Man confesses to murdering girlfriend in DeKalb County home
While police discovered the body of a woman left in a DeKalb County home, the man who reportedly murdered her was at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center confessing to the crime.
Metro Atlanta breweries host BBQ classes this summer
It’s the first official day of summer — and what better way to mark the occasion than with some piping hot barbecue and a cold glass of beer?
Man with limp suffering from dementia missing in Decatur
A 72-year-old man with dementia has gone missing in Decatur. The DeKalb County Police has since issued a Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons.
Woman shot, killed walking out of convenience store in Decatur
A young woman was murdered on her way out of a convenience store in Decatur, according to police. She was only 27 years old.
Decatur chef named best chef in the Southeast at James Beard Awards
After dropping out of high school to try to be a professional skateboarder, The Deer and the Dove's Terry Koval found his real passion in cooking. Now the Decatur chef has been honored with the title of best chef in the Southeast.
Man shoots and kills roommate during argument in Decatur, police say
A man has been arrested for shooting and killing his roommate overnight in Decatur.
Decatur’s Wahoo! Grill pairs dining with lush garden views
Romance is always blooming in the outdoor garden at Decatur's Wahoo! Grill...but especially this time of year.
DNA drive, missing persons event to help families search for loved ones
This Missing Persons Event and DNA Drive is being hosted by the Medical Examiner's Office and the DA's office.
DeKalb County Fire on scene of house fire in Decatur
DeKalb County Fire is on the scene of a house fire in the 2200 block of Doris Drive in Decatur.
Sketch released of man wanted for sexually assaulting Decatur woman at gunpoint
A composite sketch of the man who Decatur Police say sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint outside her home last week.



















