GAE sues DeKalb schools over teacher contracts
The Georgia Association of Educators has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County Schools, accusing the district of violating state law by failing to issue written contracts for the upcoming school year.
The Georgia Association of Educators has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County Schools, accusing the district of violating state law by failing to issue written contracts for the upcoming school year.
DeKalb police arrest man after Monitor Court barricade late Wednesday
A barricaded suspect was taken into custody overnight after DeKalb County police served a warrant at a home on Monitor Court following reports of ongoing disturbances in the neighborhood
A barricaded suspect was taken into custody overnight after DeKalb County police served a warrant at a home on Monitor Court following reports of ongoing disturbances in the neighborhood
Body of 79-year-old DeKalb County woman found after extensive search
The search for 79-year-old Ernestine Merritt ended after her body was discovered in a creekbed Wednesday.
The search for 79-year-old Ernestine Merritt ended after her body was discovered in a creekbed Wednesday.
DeKalb shooting disrupts family mourning; 2 injured: 'You're not welcome here'
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured late Wednesday afternoon.
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured late Wednesday afternoon.
No lead pipes found in DeKalb County; officials call for public’s help
DeKalb County’s publicly owned drinking water system contains no known lead pipes, officials announced on Wednesday.
DeKalb County’s publicly owned drinking water system contains no known lead pipes, officials announced on Wednesday.
Bond denied for two suspects in shooting of 3-year-old at DeKalb County gas station
A DeKalb County judge denied bond for two of three suspects charged in a reckless gas station shooting that left a 3-year-old in critical condition.
A DeKalb County judge denied bond for two of three suspects charged in a reckless gas station shooting that left a 3-year-old in critical condition.
Man charged with killing woman celebrating birthday in DeKalb County
A Norcross man has been arrested and charged with murder in the October shooting death of Kinaya Hightower at a DeKalb County gas station.
A Norcross man has been arrested and charged with murder in the October shooting death of Kinaya Hightower at a DeKalb County gas station.
Police probe deadly afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way
DeKalb County police are investigating a fatal afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way where the motive and suspect remain unknown.
DeKalb County police are investigating a fatal afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way where the motive and suspect remain unknown.
Man arrested after early-morning standoff in Decatur, police say
FOX 5 Atlanta was informed that police officers were leaving the apartment complex in Decatur at around 6:45 a.m.
FOX 5 Atlanta was informed that police officers were leaving the apartment complex in Decatur at around 6:45 a.m.
City of Decatur selects Tony Powers as new mayor
The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.
The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.
Feds charge former Georgia lawmaker for allegedly faking COVID-19 job loss
Former Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett faces federal charges for allegedly filing false statements to obtain $13,940 in pandemic unemployment benefits.
Former Georgia State Rep. Karen Bennett faces federal charges for allegedly filing false statements to obtain $13,940 in pandemic unemployment benefits.
DeKalb man accused of malice murder of woman, young girl jailed after hospital release
Roland Suckoo is jailed on two counts of malice murder following his release from the hospital.
Roland Suckoo is jailed on two counts of malice murder following his release from the hospital.
Young boy shot, 3 arrested in gas station shooting: 'This child was an innocent victim'
Three people were arrested, including a juvenile, in a shooting on Sunday evening that injured a young boy.
Three people were arrested, including a juvenile, in a shooting on Sunday evening that injured a young boy.
Hearings delayed for DeKalb County Jail escapees captured in South Florida
Federal hearings for the three escapees are rescheduled for Jan. 16 in Fort Lauderdale.
Federal hearings for the three escapees are rescheduled for Jan. 16 in Fort Lauderdale.
Manhunt underway for gunman in DeKalb County Family Dollar shooting
Investigators are working to identify a gunman after a man was shot inside a Family Dollar store in Decatur on Saturday night.
Investigators are working to identify a gunman after a man was shot inside a Family Dollar store in Decatur on Saturday night.
Church, former broadcast facility on Briarcliff Road in DeKalb County catches fire
Video shows a large amount of flames coming from the structure, which DeKalb County Fire Rescue says was abandoned.
Video shows a large amount of flames coming from the structure, which DeKalb County Fire Rescue says was abandoned.
1 dead in DeKalb County Saturday shooting
One person was shot and killed in DeKalb County Saturday morning, according to police.
One person was shot and killed in DeKalb County Saturday morning, according to police.
1 dead in multi-vehicle wreck on Hwy 78 in DeKalb County
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash along Highway 78 near Mountain Industrial Boulevard, according to DeKalb County Police.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash along Highway 78 near Mountain Industrial Boulevard, according to DeKalb County Police.
DeKalb firefighters battle massive blaze at abandoned Lithonia home
DeKalb County firefighters declared an abandoned Lithonia home a total loss following a fully involved fire Friday night.
DeKalb County firefighters declared an abandoned Lithonia home a total loss following a fully involved fire Friday night.
DeKalb County police officer loses everything in Norcross apartment fire: 'Everything was covered in soot'
DeKalb County Police Officer Tiaja Gilliam is rebuilding after a Norcross apartment fire displaced 40 people..
DeKalb County Police Officer Tiaja Gilliam is rebuilding after a Norcross apartment fire displaced 40 people..