Justice for Tortuguita sit-in attracts crowd at Georgia state capitol

A sit-in is planned for noon today at Georgia's capitol in support of 26-year-old Manuel Paez Teran, the activist who died during a confrontation with Georgia State Patrol troopers at the future site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

Man critically wounded in DeKalb County shooting

Police found the victim believed to be in his 30s along Garden Glade Lane suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Refugee women in Georgia training to become teachers

The International Community School in Decatur is helping train refugee women to be teachers. It is a way to help them find a new life in Georgia and combat the teacher shortage.

DeKalb County homeowner shoots and kills intruder, police say

The DeKalb County homeowner told police he caught the suspect trying to break into his house and opened fire, killing them.

Muddy clothes? Activists question evidence in arrests after attack at Atlanta police training facility

Activists protesting Atlanta's planned police training center say they fear being detained on charges that could have huge ramifications, but are committed to ensuring that what they refer to as “Cop City” will never be built.

Family grieves after man dies in DeKalb County house fire

Jamaury Nunez and a pet dog did not make it out as fire tore through their Piedmont Pointe Drive home on Monday morning, his family says.

Body found in DeKalb County woods in 1993 identified as Cobb County woman

Police have spent nearly 30 years searching for answers in the mystery of a woman whose body was found in DeKalb County. Thanks to DNA technology, they've finally learned who she was.

Man shot and killed in Stonecrest neighborhood identified

Police say a man was rushed to an area hospital after being shot in a Stonecrest neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.

Dunwoody stores caught selling alcohol to minors, police say

Four Dunwoody stores were recently caught selling alcohol to minors, according to the Dunwoody Police Department. Thirteen stores passed the test.

Decatur Book Festival announces it's taking a year off

The popular Decatur Book Festival has announced it is taking a year off. The festival attracts as many as 80,000 visitors to Decatur.

Man, dog die in DeKalb County house fire

The fire crew attempted a rescue, but found the victims inside were already deceased.