Third DeKalb family alleges sexual assault on school bus

A third DeKalb County family has come forward to claim their 9-year-old autistic daughter was sexually assaulted while riding her school bus.

DeKalb woman who claimed accidental shooting of husband pleads guilty

A DeKalb County woman has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and weapons violations in the 2022 shooting death of her husband, the district attorney announced.

LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races

Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.

DeKalb police release photos of deadly birthday shooting

DeKalb County police released new photos of persons of interest in the October shooting that killed Kinaya Hightower during a Moreland Avenue car meet-up, asking the public for help identifying them.

Crews still working on water main break on Midway Road in Decatur

A major water main break in DeKalb County carved out a massive sinkhole on Midway Road, forcing several schools to dismiss early Monday and raising concerns among nearby residents.

Grady Health System opens Decatur outpatient center

Grady Health System is opening its Flat Shoals Parkway Outpatient Health Center this week.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Nov. 28-30, 2025

From tree lightings and holiday markets to live music, film marathons and vintage pop-ups, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off the post-Thanksgiving weekend across metro Atlanta.

Vehicle crashes into BP gas station in DeKalb County, catches fire

DeKalb County firefighters and police are investigating how a vehicle crashed into a BP gas station Friday on Boulder Road near Clifton Church Road, igniting a fire that spread into parts of the building.

DeKalb County woman struck and killed by speeding car on way to work

This Thanksgiving holiday, the family of Alexis Wallace is fighting for answers after they say their daughter was killed by a speeding driver.

Family wants change after daughter killed by speeding driver
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A family is fighting for change in DeKalb County after their loved one was struck and killed by a speeding driver. FOX 5's Eric Perry has the story.

DeKalb man loses lifelong home to fire but says he's grateful

A DeKalb County man says he is grateful to be alive after an overnight house fire destroyed the home he has lived in since birth.

Tucker salon owner charged with two counts of sexual battery

A well-known salon owner in Tucker has been charged with two counts of sexual battery after separate reports were made to law enforcement in consecutive years.

Mother upset after man once charged in son’s killing accused in another

A DeKalb County mother says she is devastated after learning the man once charged with killing her son has been arrested again on another malice murder charge.

North Georgia lottery players win big, including $1 million Powerball prize

A Duluth Powerball ticket worth $1 million leads several major Georgia Lottery wins across North Georgia, with additional prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call

A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.

Man shot multiple times on Lavista Road Monday night

A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times Monday night in the 3700 block of Lavista Road.