Celebrating Father's Day in metro Atlanta | June 2023
Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, U.K.. Canada and other countries. If you are looking for the perfect spot to take dad on Father's Day, check out this list.
Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June in the United States, U.K.. Canada and other countries. If you are looking for the perfect spot to take dad on Father's Day, check out this list.
Trapped driver dies in fiery DeKalb County crash, 1 injured
One person is dead and another is injured after a serious car crash set both vehicles on fire Saturday evening. It happened near Bermuda Road and English Manor Place in DeKalb County.
One person is dead and another is injured after a serious car crash set both vehicles on fire Saturday evening. It happened near Bermuda Road and English Manor Place in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County police respond to multiple shootings Father's Day weekend
Father's Day weekend is off to a violent start across DeKalb County. Police reported to multiple shooting in the span of just six hours.
Father's Day weekend is off to a violent start across DeKalb County. Police reported to multiple shooting in the span of just six hours.
Versace glasses, summer sausages and whiskey seized during contraband drops at DeKalb Jail
In a series of incidents at the DeKalb County Jail, law enforcement authorities recently thwarted multiple attempts to smuggle contraband into the facility. Arrests were made following the discovery of illegal items ranging from eyeglasses to marijuana.
In a series of incidents at the DeKalb County Jail, law enforcement authorities recently thwarted multiple attempts to smuggle contraband into the facility. Arrests were made following the discovery of illegal items ranging from eyeglasses to marijuana.
Program helps empower DeKalb County youth
A newly launched summer program in DeKalb County aims to keep young men out of trouble and instead start building a legacy of confidence and positive energy. This new program is designed to empower future leaders.
A newly launched summer program in DeKalb County aims to keep young men out of trouble and instead start building a legacy of confidence and positive energy. This new program is designed to empower future leaders.
Water main break repair underway at East Ponce de Leon, DeKalb Industrial
The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management says its crews are working to a repair a 30-inch-diameter water main break on East Ponce de Leon near DeKalb Industrial Way.
The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management says its crews are working to a repair a 30-inch-diameter water main break on East Ponce de Leon near DeKalb Industrial Way.
Boy seriously injured in shooting at DeKalb County home
A boy is recovering in the hospital after he was seriously wounded in an early morning shooting in DeKalb County.
A boy is recovering in the hospital after he was seriously wounded in an early morning shooting in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County residents push for streetlights as police continue search for shooter
Neighbors in one DeKalb County community say they are still on edge over a month after someone shot up a home with a family inside.
Neighbors in one DeKalb County community say they are still on edge over a month after someone shot up a home with a family inside.
Juneteenth celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2023
Juneteenth is a national U.S. holiday commemorating June 19, 1865. On this day, the last American slaves were free. The following is a list of events planned in the metro-Atlanta area to celebrate the occasion.
Juneteenth is a national U.S. holiday commemorating June 19, 1865. On this day, the last American slaves were free. The following is a list of events planned in the metro-Atlanta area to celebrate the occasion.
Stone Mountain hosting summer activities, including new drone and light show
Stone Mountain Park is hosting their annual “Summer at the Rock" event.
Stone Mountain Park is hosting their annual “Summer at the Rock" event.
Man shot during attempted robbery near DeKalb County high school
A DeKalb County man has been rushed to the hospital after he was shot during an attempted robbery near Lithonia High School.
A DeKalb County man has been rushed to the hospital after he was shot during an attempted robbery near Lithonia High School.
911 operator coaches new dad through helping wife give birth to daughter along I-285
It’s not unusual to see gridlock and flashing police lights during the morning rush hour, but this was no accident.
It’s not unusual to see gridlock and flashing police lights during the morning rush hour, but this was no accident.
Atlanta City Council members receive death threats over training center vote
Atlanta City Council members say they are receiving death threats after voting in favor of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center last week.
Atlanta City Council members say they are receiving death threats after voting in favor of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center last week.
Billing code change could make popular breast reconstruction surgery harder for cancer survivors to find
Jamie Cooper of Scottdale, Georgia, has to get through breast cancer treatment before she can undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The 40-year-old mother of two has been researching her options for months. Now, because of a relatively little-known medical billing code change, Cooper worries her insurance provider may not cover the cost of the surgery once she is ready for it next year.
Jamie Cooper of Scottdale, Georgia, has to get through breast cancer treatment before she can undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The 40-year-old mother of two has been researching her options for months. Now, because of a relatively little-known medical billing code change, Cooper worries her insurance provider may not cover the cost of the surgery once she is ready for it next year.
Acworth man convicted for death of woman along I-85 in DeKalb County
An Acworth man was convicted earlier this month in the death of a 31-year-old woman walking along a busy DeKalb County interstate in 2021.
An Acworth man was convicted earlier this month in the death of a 31-year-old woman walking along a busy DeKalb County interstate in 2021.
MARTA says crime is dropping
MARTA officials say they have seen a dramatic drop in crime.
MARTA officials say they have seen a dramatic drop in crime.
DeKalb County hosting family-friendly movie series
DeKalb Country Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a “Movies in the Park" series.
DeKalb Country Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a “Movies in the Park" series.
Man shot multiple times in DeKalb County gas station parking lot
A man is dead after a shooting near Stone Mountain-area store.
A man is dead after a shooting near Stone Mountain-area store.
Tucker mayor walks out of meeting as council votes on non-discrimination ordinance
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
Stone Mountain restaurant manager vows to reopen after fire tears through building
A big fire tore through a popular restaurant in Gwinnett County Tuesday morning.
A big fire tore through a popular restaurant in Gwinnett County Tuesday morning.