DeKalb County chief deputy retires after 30 years

DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox announced Thursday the retirement of Chief Deputy Randy Akies, who served the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office for 30 years.

60 burglaries reported in East Lake Terrace community

Residents of DeKalb County East Lake Terrace neighborhood say burglaries have become a big problem with dozens of break-ins reported in recent months.

Lawmakers, Jewish community show support for antisemitism bill

The definition would also be used in determining whether someone should face enhanced criminal penalties under Georgia's hate crime law.

Stone Mountain neighbor says sinkhole has been growing for weeks

Between Jan. 16 and Feb. 2, a concerned neighbor said no one showed up to repair the growing sinkhole, so began making calls himself.

Man, 25, shot and killed at DeKalb County apartment complex

Witnesses say they heard a loud argument at the DeKalb County apartments and then gunshots. Police arrived at the scene to find a 25-year-old man shot at the complex.

Chamblee High School stages a powerful 'Fiddler'

In just a few days, Chamblee High School will raise the curtain on its powerful and timely production of the Broadway classic "Fiddler on the Roof."

Decatur homicide: One dead, two shot on Pinewood Drive

Police said one of the victims had already died, the other was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Family of man killed by DeKalb County police to file lawsuit against county

Matthew Zadok Williams was shot and killed during a standoff with DeKalb County police in 2021.His family says he was having a mental health crisis, and they plan to announce a lawsuit against the county.

Search for shooter in deadly Dunkin' Donuts shooting

DeKalb County Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a man outside a Dunkin’ Donuts on Candler Road off Interstate 20 Friday morning.

No, that was just a blimp over metro Atlanta!

Several alert FOX 5 viewers spotted the blimp and sent us inquires about it. This UFO is now very much identified.

Group of prowlers caught on camera surrounding DeKalb County home

A DeKalb County homeowner was asleep around 4 a.m. when a stranger knocked on his door startling him out of his slumber.