Vigil held for 19-year-old who died at ‘Stranger Things’ filming site: 'She was so full of life'

Friends and family gathered in Kennesaw for a vigil honoring 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto, who died after a fall at a fenced-off “Stranger Things" filming site on Emory University’s campus.

1 dead after shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that left one person seriously injured late Monday night in the Lithonia area.

2 injured in serious crash Tuesday morning on I-285 near I-20

DeKalb County police responded to a serious crash Tuesday morning involving two tractor-trailers on Interstate 285 northbound near Interstate 20.

DeKalb firefighter who lost leg in crash leaves hospital

Firefighters displayed a show of solidarity as DeKalb County firefighter Eboni Kennedy, who lost her leg in a crash, left Grady Hospital for the Shepherd Center.

19-year-old killed in fall from vacant building used in 'Stranger Things'

A young woman is dead after falling from a building on Emory University’s Briarcliff property early Friday morning, prompting a police investigation into how the incident happened.

DeKalb opens new Real Time Crime Center

DeKalb County leaders unveiled a new Real Time Crime Center on Friday, marking what officials describe as a major step toward more technology-driven policing.

79-year-old Decatur man arrested for child exploitation

A Decatur man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children.

Man injured in DeKalb home shooting, shots fired from outside

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that injured one person inside a home early Friday morning.

Shaq spreads holiday cheer to students at DeKalb School of the Arts

Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.

Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges

Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum selected as next Director of Public Safety

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.

6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list

Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.