Former Stonecrest Mayor expected to report to prison over COVID relief fraud
Jason Lary was instrumental in getting the city of Stonecrest created and served at its top position from its founding. Now the former mayor will report to prison after pleading guilty to stealing almost $1 million of the city's COVID relief funds.
Jason Lary was instrumental in getting the city of Stonecrest created and served at its top position from its founding. Now the former mayor will report to prison after pleading guilty to stealing almost $1 million of the city's COVID relief funds.
Teen accidentally shoots self at Stonecrest Mall, bystander injured
Police said a woman had to be taken to the hospital after being injured while running for safety.
Police said a woman had to be taken to the hospital after being injured while running for safety.
Turkey giveaway anticipated in Stonecrest
On Saturday, Nov. 19 from noon until 2 p.m., turkeys and food baskets are expected to be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
On Saturday, Nov. 19 from noon until 2 p.m., turkeys and food baskets are expected to be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
2 siblings killed after dozens of bullets fired at Redan-area home
Two adult siblings were killed inside their mother’s Redan home after a shooting late Monday evening.
Two adult siblings were killed inside their mother’s Redan home after a shooting late Monday evening.
Man injured in shooting during fight inside Stonecrest mall, police say
One man is recovering from being shot after an argument escalated into a shooting inside Stonecrest Mall, police say.
One man is recovering from being shot after an argument escalated into a shooting inside Stonecrest Mall, police say.
Stonecrest city manager ends 'professional service agreement'
Stonecrest, DeKalb County’s largest city, is against seeing a major shakeup in government as it announces the departure of the city manager.
Stonecrest, DeKalb County’s largest city, is against seeing a major shakeup in government as it announces the departure of the city manager.
DeKalb County offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster
DeKalb County is offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster at Stonecrest Mall Saturday, Sept. 24.
DeKalb County is offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster at Stonecrest Mall Saturday, Sept. 24.
Stonecrest passes new marijuana ordinance, reducing fine for possessing one ounce or less
A person charged with possessing one ounce or less of marijuana in Stonecrest will now pay a maximum fine of $100.
A person charged with possessing one ounce or less of marijuana in Stonecrest will now pay a maximum fine of $100.
Stonecrest City Council considering decriminalizing marijuana
One of DeKalb County largest cities may decriminalize marijuana - choosing small fines instead of arrests for small amounts of the drug.
One of DeKalb County largest cities may decriminalize marijuana - choosing small fines instead of arrests for small amounts of the drug.
DeKalb apartment complex shooting leaves man dead, multiple people injured
A late-night shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex has left one man dead and another fighting for his life Tuesday.
A late-night shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex has left one man dead and another fighting for his life Tuesday.
Wig snatcher caught on camera at Stonecrest Mall
DeKalb County police are searching for a woman who they say was caught on camera stealing wigs from a Stonecrest Mall hair business.
DeKalb County police are searching for a woman who they say was caught on camera stealing wigs from a Stonecrest Mall hair business.
Former Stonecrest mayor sentenced to 57 months in prison for COVID relief fraud scheme
The former mayor of Stonecrest will spend more than four years in prison for stealing COVID-19 relief funds that were supposed to go to struggling churches and businesses in the city.
The former mayor of Stonecrest will spend more than four years in prison for stealing COVID-19 relief funds that were supposed to go to struggling churches and businesses in the city.
Deadly Stonecrest gas station shooting: Police release photos of persons of interest
Police have released the photo of three people who investigators want to speak with about a violent shooting that claimed the life of a teen at a DeKalb County gas station earlier this week.
Police have released the photo of three people who investigators want to speak with about a violent shooting that claimed the life of a teen at a DeKalb County gas station earlier this week.
Makeshift memorial replaces bullet markers at Stonecrest gas station a day after deadly shooting
The scene less than 24 hours before was littered with dozens of shell case markings. DeKalb County police said multiple parties fired guns in the parking lot of the busy store.
The scene less than 24 hours before was littered with dozens of shell case markings. DeKalb County police said multiple parties fired guns in the parking lot of the busy store.
Police investigating 2 deadly shootings at 2 separate scenes in Stonecrest
Police are trying to find out if the deadly shooting of a teen at a Stonecrest gas station and the murder of a man found less than a mile away around the same time are connected.
Police are trying to find out if the deadly shooting of a teen at a Stonecrest gas station and the murder of a man found less than a mile away around the same time are connected.
Teen accidently shoots self in Chick-fil-A parking lot near Mall at Stonecrest, police say
DeKalb County police say a 15-year-old accidentally shot themselves outside a Chick-fil-A near the Mall at Stonecrest.
DeKalb County police say a 15-year-old accidentally shot themselves outside a Chick-fil-A near the Mall at Stonecrest.
New Birth reopening church for in-person worship Easter weekend
With case rates improving in DeKalb County and statewide, New Birth is reopening its doors to fellowship in-person setting a date for Easter weekend.
With case rates improving in DeKalb County and statewide, New Birth is reopening its doors to fellowship in-person setting a date for Easter weekend.
Aquarium, fine dining, and more coming to Stonecrest Mall
A Sears that shut down five years ago at Stonecrest is getting an upgrade and it will bring 500 new jobs to the area.
A Sears that shut down five years ago at Stonecrest is getting an upgrade and it will bring 500 new jobs to the area.
Bookkeeper admits to role helping former Stonecrest mayor steal COVID relief funds
Lania Boone, a bookkeeper Lary hired for one of companies, admitted to helping the former mayor siphon CARES act money for personal use.
Lania Boone, a bookkeeper Lary hired for one of companies, admitted to helping the former mayor siphon CARES act money for personal use.
Stonecrest apartment fire leaves more than 20 families homeless
DeKalb County firefighters work to extinguish flames at the Wesley Providence Apartments in Stonecrest.
DeKalb County firefighters work to extinguish flames at the Wesley Providence Apartments in Stonecrest.