Former Officer Russell Mathis reindicted in deadly Stone Mountain shooting
Russell Mathis reindicted for involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct in the shooting death of Marando Salmon.
Guns, marijuana, other drugs seized during massive DeKalb County bust; 5 arrested
Police seized six guns, 14 pounds of marijuana, and cash during the raid on W. Mountain Street.
Alleged Brookhaven mail thief identified by police
Police said they are searching for 44-year-old Amanda S. Noble in connection with multiple mailroom burglaries.
2 arrested after crash that injured DeKalb officer identified by police
Two people are in custody after crashing into a DeKalb County police patrol car while attempting to flee The Home Depot on Lawrenceville Highway on Monday afternoon.
DeKalb County jail employee charged with drug crimes, fired
The sheriff’s office said former detention officer DeShawn Robinson was arrested on Sept. 11 on multiple felony charges.
Ex-Stonecrest mayor disqualified from city council race after conviction
Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary, who served prison time for stealing federal COVID-19 relief funds, has been disqualified from running for city council.
Brookhaven police target 40+ cars in street takeover probe
Police in Brookhaven are vowing more arrests after a video surfaced showing dozens of vehicles blocking an intersection and drivers spinning their tires on Ashford Dunwoody Road.
Clarkston homicide victim found near popular walking trail
A body was discovered Sunday morning near a popular walking trail in Clarkston, according to police, and officers are now investigating it as a homicide.
Funeral for DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant to be held at Truist Park
The funeral for DeKalb County Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, who died in the line of duty this week, will be held Thursday,.
Deadly pedestrian crash sparks chain reaction crash on I-285 in DeKalb County
A car hit a pedestrian before another car crashed into it, shutting down part of I-285 Friday.
2 wanted in series of gas station break-ins nabbed in stolen car
DeKalb County police said two men were arrested Thursday night after officers found them inside a stolen vehicle.
About 50 cars broken into overnight in Dunwoody
More than two dozen cars were broken into in Dunwoody, according to police.
DeKalb County court sentences two men for trafficking, abusing teen
Two men convicted of trafficking a young teen have been sentenced in DeKalb County Superior Court.
DeKalb County shares fundraiser for family of fallen firefighter
Master Firefighter Preston Fant, a 21-year veteran, is the first DeKalb firefighter to die while actively fighting a fire.
DeKalb County shooting leaves one dead; suspect remains at scene
A man is in custody after a deadly shooting in DeKalb County on Wednesday evening, police said.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 12-14, 2025
From festivals and foodie events to concerts, theater, and family activities, there’s plenty happening both inside and outside the city.
Man wanted for assaulting an officer, stealing a car by Dunwoody police
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on multiple charges.
27-year-old pedestrian killed on North Druid Hills Road Wednesday morning
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning.
DeKalb firefighter killed in warehouse fire escorted to funeral home
A procession will be held this morning to honor Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died in the line of duty while battling a warehouse fire on Monday and to escort his body to a funeral home.
Former Lithia Springs coach sentenced to 25 years in sexual misconduct case
Kerry Hood was sentenced to 25 years for sexual misconduct involving a student, with 12 years to be served in prison.