DeKalb County

McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus

March 5, 2026 5:51pm EST

A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.

Decatur gives update on World Cup preparations

March 5, 2026 7:56am EST

With the World Cup less than 100 days away, the city of Decatur is preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world.

Clarkston woman convicted of killing ex-boyfriend in front of children

March 4, 2026 4:19pm EST

A Clarkston woman faces life in prison after being convicted Tuesday of murdering her ex-boyfriend in front of her children following a dispute over a door lock.

Man runs to McNair Middle School after being shot, officials say

March 4, 2026 1:10pm EST

A shooting at a DeKalb County AutoZone sent a victim running to McNair Middle School for help on Wednesday. Police are currently investigating.

Mother of 6 critically injured in fatal DeKalb shooting, family says

March 4, 2026 12:37pm EST

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and a woman critically injured early Wednesday morning.

Principal of DeKalb Preparatory Academy resigns

March 4, 2026 5:30am EST

School officials say Dr. Lenise Bostic stepped down from the role. No reason was given for the decision.

Former DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey death behind bars leaves victim's daughter 'incomplete'

March 3, 2026 10:40pm EST

Former Sheriff Sidney Dorsey died behind bars 25 years after his murder conviction.

Former DeKalb sheriff, convicted murderer Sidney Dorsey has died

March 3, 2026 10:21am EST

Former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey has died at age 86 while serving a life sentence for ordering the 2000 killing of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown.

21-year-old man faces charges in shooting of young brother at Stone Mountain apartment

March 2, 2026 5:14pm EST

A 21-year-old was arrested after accidentally shooting his brother, under age 10, while handling a firearm.

Hitting the dance floor to support pediatric cancer families in metro Atlanta

March 2, 2026 10:21am EST

The Hopstix Brewpub was transformed into a sea of western wear and rhythm as locals recently laced up their boots for "Boots and Brews: Hops for Hope."

Attempted armed robbery led to shooting at Stonecrest mall, police say

March 1, 2026 11:37am EST

Two people were arrested after DeKalb County police say an attempted armed robbery led to a shooting at The Mall at Stonecrest on Saturday afternoon.

Witness describes chaos during lockdown at Mall of Stonecrest

February 28, 2026 6:08pm EST

A shooting at the Mall of Stonecrest on Saturday left one person injured and led to several detentions as DeKalb police locked down the building.

Family of 4 escapes after blaze guts Stone Mountain-area home

February 27, 2026 10:08pm EST

A fast-moving fire gutted a Stone Mountain area home on Friday night.

Suspects in separate murders arrested at same DeKalb County home

February 27, 2026 1:43pm EST

Two men wanted for separate murders in DeKalb County were arrested at the same Decatur home Friday morning.

Fire causes heavy damage to DeKalb County wing restaurant

February 27, 2026 5:52am EST

Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive.

DeKalb County committee advances plan for homeless center after library shooting

February 26, 2026 10:49pm EST

A DeKalb County commission committee advanced a plan Thursday evening to open a day center for people who are homeless.

Psychologist found 'guilty but mentally ill' in Decatur crash that killed child

February 26, 2026 4:27pm EST

59-year-old Michelle Wierson was convicted of vehicular homicide on Wednesday, years after she slammed into a car stopped at a Decatur intersection, leading to the death of a 5-year-old boy in 2018.