DeKalb DA employee critically hurt by celebratory gunfire, 2 arrested

A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a stray bullet from "celebratory gunfire" inside her DeKalb County home Saturday night.

UPDATE: Barrow County no longer looking for missing girl

The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a girl who ran away from home on July 1.

32-year-old man shot Monday morning in DeKalb County, family says

A man was reportedly hospitalized after a shooting Monday morning in DeKalb County, though police have not yet released details about the incident.

Gunfire erupts near Avondale Estates fireworks show, man arrested

An Avondale Estates man faces multiple charges after authorities caught him firing gunshots near a local holiday celebration on Saturday night.

Stone Mountain Park at capacity for Fantastic Fourth Celebration

Massive holiday crowds completely filled Stone Mountain Park on the Fourth of July, prompting park officials to close the gates and shut off all vehicle traffic.

DeKalb County woman frustrated after teens try to kick in door
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A DeKalb County woman is speaking out after a group of masked teenagers tried to kick in her front door, expressing frustration over both the dangerous incident and a nearly 90-minute police response time.

DeKalb County data center freeze extended after residents speak out

With several facilities proposed for the southwestern part of the county, local officials are urging residents to stay engaged and attend upcoming meetings to voice their concerns over potential utility costs, water usage, and noise pollution.

13-year-old, man identified after DeKalb sleepover drive-by

Both the 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man have now been identified as the victims of a deadly shooting early Thursday morning in DeKalb County.

Police seek suspects after 2 killed in DeKalb County drive-by
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DeKalb County Police are searching for suspects and a motive after a drive-by shooting left 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley and 45-year-old Chauncey Newman dead.

Police search for two suspects near Covington Highway nightclub

DeKalb County police flooded the neighborhood surrounding a former Decatur nightclub Monday evening as officers searched for two suspects.

Decatur WatchFest draws families and soccer fans to the square

The opening day of the World Cup knockout stage brought crowds and an economic surge to Decatur Square on Sunday as soccer fans gathered to watch international powerhouses collide.

Woman hospitalized after shooting at Doraville apartments

A woman was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday morning after she was shot at a Doraville apartment complex, the DeKalb County Police Department said.

Hundreds of soccer fans gather at Decatur Watchfest for World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement packed Decatur Square as hundreds of fans gathered at Decatur Watchfest for a multi-match viewing party.

Georgia gang unit secures three convictions in DeKalb County

A state gang unit and local police secured convictions against three street gang members following a series of weapons offenses in DeKalb County.

GBI dismantles Mexican-based drug ring in DeKalb County

State agents dismantled a major DeKalb County drug ring linked to a Mexican network supplying methamphetamine.

Woman charged in DeKalb County bus stop shooting of woman

A woman is fighting for her life following a shooting Thursday afternoon along Memorial Drive in Decatur.