Omicron surge: Georgia opens mega-testing sites in Marietta, Stonecrest
As the number of COVID-19 cases increase in Georgia, health officials respond by opening two mega testing sites on Monday.
Former mayor admits role in COVID relief fraud scheme
After spending nearly a year proclaiming his innocence, former Stonecrest mayor Jason Lary admitted masterminding a scheme to steal COVID relief funds.
Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary pleads guilty to federal fraud charges
Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary, whose resignation when into effect at 10 a.m. Wednesday, pleaded guilty to three counts involving wire fraud, theft of government funds and conspiracy.
Stonecrest mayor quits day before he answers federal fraud charges
The only mayor in Stonecrest's brief history is calling it quits, one day before he’s due back in federal court on COVID relief fraud charges.
Police searching for possible runaway teenager in DeKalb County
Police in DeKalb County said 13-year-old Lajavne Spencer was reported missing on Tuesday. If you see him or know his whereabouts call 770-724-7710,
Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary announces resignation while under federal investigation
Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary has resigned while he faces federal charges accusing him of lying to obtain COVID-19 relief funds.
Heavy rains causes partial road collapse in Stonecrest
The heavy rain that passed through north Georgia over the past few days caused a portion of a road to collapse in DeKalb County Sunday.
Search for gunman who fired into Stonecrest home injuring child
Police said someone fired into a Stonecrest home injuring a young child in the face on Friday evening.
Stonecrest mayor charged in alleged theft of COVID-19 relief funds
Federal authorities say the mayor of Stonecrest stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief for the city to pay off his taxes, mortgages, and more expenses.
Stonecrest City Council discusses proposed conduct, decorum guidelines following mayor's remarks
Stonecrest City Council briefly discussed their proposed conduct and decorum policy Monday evening. The policy will hold city leaders accountable for misconduct within their official capacity.
Stonecrest City Council votes to censure mayor after 'immature' public remarks
Members of the Stonecrest City Council voted 4-1 to censure Mayor Jason Lary. The censure stemmed from remarks Mayor Lary made at the end of a council meeting in September.
DeKalb County vaccination event draws thousands
Organizers said the DeKalb County administered more than 2,100 doses at Saturday's event.
COVID-19 vaccine drive offers $100 to each DeKalb County resident who gets shot
The county will be giving away a $100 prepaid debit for those who receive one of the free Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, or Pfizer vaccines during a drive at Stonecrest Mall.
Police accuse man of killing his own uncle in Stonecrest
DeKalb County police say a man shot and killed his own uncle in Stonecrest on Saturday evening.
'New Black Wall Street Market' set to open Labor Day weekend in Stonecrest
The “New Black Wall Street Market” is set to open Labor Day weekend and is based on the legacy of “Black Wall Street” in the early 1900s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
DeKalb police seeking help in Easter Sunday murder investigation
Detectives said 41-year-old Othneil Johnson was killed on April 4, 2021, at condominiums on Fairington Ridge Circle in Stonecrest while working on a friend's car.
Stonecrest mayor accused of receiving $50K kickback from church
A new report outlines new accusations Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary accepted kickbacks from businesses and churches that received federal COVID-10 CARES Act funding.
Stonecrest mayor responds to accusations of CARES Act funds misuse
Mayor Jason Lary is pushing back on allegations that he siphoned off some of the $6.2 million DeKalb County gave the city of Stonecrest from the CARES Act in late 2020. He insists the funds helped several businesses stay afloat in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teen wounded in DeKalb County apartment shooting
Stunned residents gathered near the scene of a DeKalb County apartment complex that left a 19-year-old male wounded. DeKalb County detectives worked into the evening on Wednesday collecting evidence.
2 bodies discovered inside Stonecrest home, DeKalb County police investigating
DeKalb County police are investigating after two bodies were found in a Stonecrest home late Wednesday night.