John Lewis statue takes over spot where Confederate monument once stood in Decatur
A crowd in Decatur witnessed the unveiling of a large bronze statue of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. It stands in the same spot as a contentious Confederate monument that was dismantled four years ago.
A crowd in Decatur witnessed the unveiling of a large bronze statue of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. It stands in the same spot as a contentious Confederate monument that was dismantled four years ago.
John Lewis statue replaces Confederate monument in Decatur Square
The statue to the late civil rights leader and Georgia lawmaker John Lewis now stands at the very spot in Decatur Square where a monument to the confederacy stood for more than a 100 years.
The statue to the late civil rights leader and Georgia lawmaker John Lewis now stands at the very spot in Decatur Square where a monument to the confederacy stood for more than a 100 years.
Decatur Board of Education swears in first-ever student representative
Decatur High School senior Sophia D'Elena will become the first-ever student representative to sit on the Board of Education for the City Schools of Decatur.
Decatur High School senior Sophia D'Elena will become the first-ever student representative to sit on the Board of Education for the City Schools of Decatur.
Decatur unveils affordable workforce housing with Oak Cottage Court
The City of Decatur, in collaboration with the Development Authority of the City of Decatur (DDA) and Decatur Land Trust (DLT), proudly announces the completion of Oak Cottage Court.
The City of Decatur, in collaboration with the Development Authority of the City of Decatur (DDA) and Decatur Land Trust (DLT), proudly announces the completion of Oak Cottage Court.
Man dead with multiple gunshot wounds found near Decatur bus stop
DeKalb County police are investigating in Decatur after a body was found on the side of road near a MARTA bus stop.
DeKalb County police are investigating in Decatur after a body was found on the side of road near a MARTA bus stop.
Car crashes into patio at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar in Decatur
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar on Church Street might have to close its doors temporarily due to significant damage caused by a vehicle crashing into its patio area late last night.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar on Church Street might have to close its doors temporarily due to significant damage caused by a vehicle crashing into its patio area late last night.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 19-21, 2024
It's another weekend packed with things to do in metro Atlanta.
It's another weekend packed with things to do in metro Atlanta.
Celebrators brave heat, humidity for July 4th festivities
Fireworks lit the sky as revelers marveled at the stunning display of pyrotechnics.
Fireworks lit the sky as revelers marveled at the stunning display of pyrotechnics.
Shooting under investigation on Colombia Drive in Decatur
Police are investigating a shooting near a Goodwill career services center in the 1200 block of Colombia Drive near Leeland Road in Decatur.
Police are investigating a shooting near a Goodwill career services center in the 1200 block of Colombia Drive near Leeland Road in Decatur.
63-year-old woman shot overnight in Decatur, suspected shooter known
A 63-year-old woman was injured in a shooting overnight in DeKalb County.
A 63-year-old woman was injured in a shooting overnight in DeKalb County.
Cars catch fire at dealership on Covington Highway Tuesday morning
A fire at a dealership in Decatur is under investigation after several cars caught fire.
A fire at a dealership in Decatur is under investigation after several cars caught fire.
Man shot by robber while pumping gas in Decatur, police say
An attempted robbery gone wrong at a gas station ended in gunfire late Saturday night.
An attempted robbery gone wrong at a gas station ended in gunfire late Saturday night.
Burglary crew targets 9 businesses in Decatur, police say
Investigators are searching for a crew of three people who broke into nine businesses in Decatur in a single night.
Investigators are searching for a crew of three people who broke into nine businesses in Decatur in a single night.
Decatur ranked as most charming small town in North America by Betway
Decatur has been named the most charming small town in the USA by the online casino, Betway.
Decatur has been named the most charming small town in the USA by the online casino, Betway.
Recording: VA police chief didn't want to hire minority female cops because of 'attitude'
The now-suspended police chief at the Atlanta VA Medical Center once said in a staff meeting that she no longer wanted to hire Black or Hispanic female officers because they "come with a whole lot of attitude."
The now-suspended police chief at the Atlanta VA Medical Center once said in a staff meeting that she no longer wanted to hire Black or Hispanic female officers because they "come with a whole lot of attitude."
Brothers charged in Decatur strip club shooting, multiple injured
Two brothers are facing multiple charges each after police say they started shooting during an argument at a DeKalb County strip club.
Two brothers are facing multiple charges each after police say they started shooting during an argument at a DeKalb County strip club.
Man, daughter lucky to be alive after arsonist firebombs home
A DeKalb County grandfather says he is thankful to be alive after someone attempted to firebomb his house early Friday morning.
A DeKalb County grandfather says he is thankful to be alive after someone attempted to firebomb his house early Friday morning.
Emory University protests: Atlanta police release body camera footage of arrests
The Atlanta Police Department has released hours worth of body camera footage that shows the interactions between them, Emory University Police and anti-war protesters when mayhem broke out on campus in late April.
The Atlanta Police Department has released hours worth of body camera footage that shows the interactions between them, Emory University Police and anti-war protesters when mayhem broke out on campus in late April.
Decatur gift shop specializes in 'Odds' and ends
Searching for the perfect present? It's easy to "think outside the gift box" at this unique Decatur shop.
Searching for the perfect present? It's easy to "think outside the gift box" at this unique Decatur shop.
Memorial ride in Decatur remembers victims of traffic tragedies
Cyclists gathered in Decatur on Wednesday night for a Ride of Silence.
Cyclists gathered in Decatur on Wednesday night for a Ride of Silence.