Boarding company workers ambushed by squatters in Lithonia

A dispute between workers of a boarding company sent to secure a home and squatters ended with a man being shot and police searching for the gunman.

Atlanta Public Safety Training Center task force meets for first time, critics argue lack of transparency

A special task force created to foster community input on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center met for the first time Wednesday morning, but critics complain the closed door meetings lack accountability.

Marine recruit from Decatur dies during fitness test

Private First Class Noah Evans passed away Tuesday while conducting a physical fitness test aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, officials said.

Manuel Teran's death: DeKalb County releases autopsy for 'Cop City' protester

The DeKalb County Medical Examiner on Wednesday released the autopsy results related to the death of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, who demonstrated against the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center earlier this year.

Man critically injured in Lithonia apartment shooting

A man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting at a Lithonia apartment.

Acclaimed artist brings LEGO sculptures to metro Atlanta

Some artists work in oils. Others specialize in clay. But for Nathan Sawaya, creative inspiration comes in the form of the world’s most popular toy brick.

'Stayin' Alive': Over-50 Georgia hip-hop dance crew inspiring others

The woman of metro Atlanta's Stayin' Alive Crew aren't your normal hip-hop dance group. Their oldest member is 72 years old.

Pressure mounts as DeKalb County Schools prepare for superintendent vote

The pressure is on for members of the DeKalb County Board of Education, who are now preparing to vote on the next superintendent of schools Wednesday morning.

DeKalb NAACP calls for accountability with superintendent hire

The DeKalb County branch of the NAACP held a rally outside the DeKalb County School District building Monday evening calling for accountability as the district prepares to hire a new superintendent.

UNC students protest decision to ban ‘Cop City’ activist

Students at North Carolina’s flagship public university walked out of class Thursday to protest school officials’ decision to ban a law school student from campus after she was charged with domestic terrorism last month following a violent protest at the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in DeKalb County.

Zoning board denies appeal to halt Atlanta Public Safety Training Center construction

Opponents of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center have been denied an appeal of the issued land disturbance permits for construction by the DeKalb County Zoning Board.

Stone Mountain man charged with robbing teen at gunpoint

A 20-year-old Stone Mountain man was arrested for robbing a teenager at gunpoint, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office