Marcye Scott: Daughter of David Scott runs for his Georgia seat
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Marcye Scott, daughter of the late U.S. Rep. David Scott, announced her candidacy to fill the remaining term of her father’s seat.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
Woman killed in Decatur Kroger parking lot crash identified
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Police: Man shot woman at DeKalb shopping center; names released
DeKalb County police have identified man and woman shot in grocery store parking lot on Wednesday.
DeKalb County police have identified man and woman shot in grocery store parking lot on Wednesday.
Decatur man could face death penalty in postal worker killing
A 24-year-old man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for the murder of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur.
A 24-year-old man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for the murder of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur.
Georgia gas spikes again: 'These prices are ridiculous'
Georgia drivers are seeing a sharp rise in gas prices as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact fuel costs.
Georgia drivers are seeing a sharp rise in gas prices as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact fuel costs.
DeKalb County schools delay plan to close dozens of schools
DeKalb County school officials are delaying a project that proposed closing or converting more than 20 schools after facing intense parent criticism.
DeKalb County school officials are delaying a project that proposed closing or converting more than 20 schools after facing intense parent criticism.
DeKalb victory: Judge blocks State Election Board rule changes
A DeKalb County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of local government officials last week, stopping the State Election Board from implementing several new election rules.
A DeKalb County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of local government officials last week, stopping the State Election Board from implementing several new election rules.
Positive rabies test in Lithonia: What we know now
A dead cat recently found in the Lithonia area has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning from DeKalb County health officials.
A dead cat recently found in the Lithonia area has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning from DeKalb County health officials.
DeKalb schools split assignment plan into two phases
DeKalb County Schools will address overcrowding in a new two-phase assignment plan following community feedback that the initial process felt "top-down."
DeKalb County Schools will address overcrowding in a new two-phase assignment plan following community feedback that the initial process felt "top-down."
5 arrested in DeKalb street takeover on Bouldercrest Road
A weekend street takeover in DeKalb County ended with five people in jail after a driver allegedly rammed a police vehicle while attempting to flee the scene.
A weekend street takeover in DeKalb County ended with five people in jail after a driver allegedly rammed a police vehicle while attempting to flee the scene.
DeKalb County raises minimum wage to $19 per hour
DeKalb County has raised its minimum wage to $19 per hour for all employees, boosting the pay for about 1,400 workers to help them meet the rising cost of living.
DeKalb County has raised its minimum wage to $19 per hour for all employees, boosting the pay for about 1,400 workers to help them meet the rising cost of living.
7 escape early morning blaze on Rays Road, woman left critical
An early morning house fire in DeKalb County has left a woman fighting for her life and several other residents displaced from their home.
An early morning house fire in DeKalb County has left a woman fighting for her life and several other residents displaced from their home.
Mattie's Call: Police search for missing woman in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman reported missing under a Mattie’s Call.
DeKalb County Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman reported missing under a Mattie’s Call.
Man accused in Chamblee Walmart fire identified
Officials have identified a man accused of intentionally setting fire to household items inside a Chamblee Walmart Saturday.
Officials have identified a man accused of intentionally setting fire to household items inside a Chamblee Walmart Saturday.
Man arrested for setting fire inside Chamblee Walmart
A man was arrested at the Doraville MARTA station after allegedly setting fire to towels and mats inside the Chamblee Walmart.
A man was arrested at the Doraville MARTA station after allegedly setting fire to towels and mats inside the Chamblee Walmart.
Man injured in shooting at DeKalb County McDonald’s
A man was injured in a shooting Wednesday night at a McDonald’s in DeKalb County, police said.
A man was injured in a shooting Wednesday night at a McDonald’s in DeKalb County, police said.
Dunwoody teen deported after ICE detention, mom says
A Dunwoody teenager who had been in ICE custody has been deported, his mother tells FOX 5 Atlanta.
A Dunwoody teenager who had been in ICE custody has been deported, his mother tells FOX 5 Atlanta.
18-year-old charged in deadly DeKalb pedestrian crash during police chase
An 18-year-old is charged after a stolen car fleeing police crashed, killing a 56-year-old woman.
An 18-year-old is charged after a stolen car fleeing police crashed, killing a 56-year-old woman.
Suspicious device closes I-85SB near North Druid Hills Friday morning
Police activity is blocking several lanes on Interstate 85 South in Brookhaven early Friday morning.
Police activity is blocking several lanes on Interstate 85 South in Brookhaven early Friday morning.