Richard Merritt trial: Disbarred attorney takes stand, claims he saw who murdered mother
On the third day of the murder trial, Richard Merritt took the stand with a story claiming he didn't kill his mother, but saw the people who did.
On the third day of the murder trial, Richard Merritt took the stand with a story claiming he didn't kill his mother, but saw the people who did.
'Ugly tour' of former Atlanta Police Academy shows need for new training center, chief says
Rats, cockroaches, and raw sewage plagued the now-defunct Atlanta Police Academy. The chief took the media on a tour of the facility to show the need for the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Rats, cockroaches, and raw sewage plagued the now-defunct Atlanta Police Academy. The chief took the media on a tour of the facility to show the need for the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Shots fired as man wanted for making threats tussles with Brookhaven officer
Police say the incident happened along Ashford Dunwoody Road near Rustic Ridge Drive.
Police say the incident happened along Ashford Dunwoody Road near Rustic Ridge Drive.
Firefighter, father of 5 recovering after suffering 3rd-degree burns in house fire rescue attempt
Frank Barker was one of three brave first responders injured in a fire at a home on Oxbow Drive earlier this month.
Frank Barker was one of three brave first responders injured in a fire at a home on Oxbow Drive earlier this month.
Disney brings The Little Mermaid to Atlanta's first CAMP: How to get tickets
Take a step through the "Magic Door" and prepare to be submerged under the sea. CAMP, The Family Experience Company, is opening its first location in Atlanta, and they're kicking things off with Disney's The Little Mermaid.
Take a step through the "Magic Door" and prepare to be submerged under the sea. CAMP, The Family Experience Company, is opening its first location in Atlanta, and they're kicking things off with Disney's The Little Mermaid.
Walking man hit by car in Stonecrest in critical condition
Police say the victim is suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Police say the victim is suffering from life-threatening injuries.
DeKalb Sheriff's Office uncovers drug operation while serving domestic violence warrant
Fourteen other individuals were found inside the house, along with firearms, including a Carbon 15 pistol, a 9mm handgun, a Tomcat 32 auto Beretta, and a PAK 9mm Luger. The deputies also discovered plastic baggies, scales, and a large grocery bag containing marijuana.
Fourteen other individuals were found inside the house, along with firearms, including a Carbon 15 pistol, a 9mm handgun, a Tomcat 32 auto Beretta, and a PAK 9mm Luger. The deputies also discovered plastic baggies, scales, and a large grocery bag containing marijuana.
Man dies after being shot near club on Moreland Avenue
One person is dead after a shooting near Club Blaze on Moreland Avenue in DeKalb County.
One person is dead after a shooting near Club Blaze on Moreland Avenue in DeKalb County.
DNA drive, missing persons event to help families search for loved ones
This Missing Persons Event and DNA Drive is being hosted by the Medical Examiner's Office and the DA's office.
This Missing Persons Event and DNA Drive is being hosted by the Medical Examiner's Office and the DA's office.
DeKalb County Fire on scene of house fire in Decatur
DeKalb County Fire is on the scene of a house fire in the 2200 block of Doris Drive in Decatur.
DeKalb County Fire is on the scene of a house fire in the 2200 block of Doris Drive in Decatur.
Man arrested for arson at Target on North Druid Hills Road identified
A person is under arrest after allegedly setting a fire inside a dressing room at the Target store at 2400 N. Druid Hills Road near Briarcliff Road.
A person is under arrest after allegedly setting a fire inside a dressing room at the Target store at 2400 N. Druid Hills Road near Briarcliff Road.
Richard Merritt trial: Opening statements in trial of disbarred attorney accused of killing mother
The murder took place on the day Merritt was to turn himself in to prison for stealing money from clients.
The murder took place on the day Merritt was to turn himself in to prison for stealing money from clients.
Man accused of squatting in Ellenwood home arrested
A man who was allegedly illegally occupying a house in Ellenwood owned by a member of the U.S. Army Reserves has been arrested.
A man who was allegedly illegally occupying a house in Ellenwood owned by a member of the U.S. Army Reserves has been arrested.
Home for sale in DeKalb County catches fire overnight
A vacant house caught fire overnight in DeKalb County.
A vacant house caught fire overnight in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County home catches fire
A vacant home for sale caught fire overnight near University Drive and Buffalo Road in DeKalb County.
A vacant home for sale caught fire overnight near University Drive and Buffalo Road in DeKalb County.
Bullets tear through DeKalb County home during 5-year-old's birthday party
The Horne family say bullets ripped through the house while they celebrated a 5-year-old’s birthday.
The Horne family say bullets ripped through the house while they celebrated a 5-year-old’s birthday.
Sketch released of man wanted for sexually assaulting Decatur woman at gunpoint
A composite sketch of the man who Decatur Police say sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint outside her home last week.
A composite sketch of the man who Decatur Police say sexually assaulted a woman at gunpoint outside her home last week.
Jury seated in trial of disbarred Georgia attorney Richard Merritt for killing his mother
A jury has been selected in the DeKalb County murder trial of disbarred Cobb County attorney Richard Merritt.
A jury has been selected in the DeKalb County murder trial of disbarred Cobb County attorney Richard Merritt.
Superintendent contract for Dr. Devon Horton approved by DeKalb County Board of Education
The DeKalb County Board of Education has voted 6-1 to approve Dr. Devon Horton’s negotiated contract to be the next superintendent for the DeKalb County School District.
The DeKalb County Board of Education has voted 6-1 to approve Dr. Devon Horton’s negotiated contract to be the next superintendent for the DeKalb County School District.
Chamblee restaurant The Alden celebrates 5th anniversary
Chamblee restaurant The Alden is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month -- and you're invited to the party!
Chamblee restaurant The Alden is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month -- and you're invited to the party!