Former Stonecrest Mayor expected to report to prison over COVID relief fraud
Jason Lary was instrumental in getting the city of Stonecrest created and served at its top position from its founding. Now the former mayor will report to prison after pleading guilty to stealing almost $1 million of the city's COVID relief funds.
Jason Lary was instrumental in getting the city of Stonecrest created and served at its top position from its founding. Now the former mayor will report to prison after pleading guilty to stealing almost $1 million of the city's COVID relief funds.
Household in DeKalb County fire seek assistance
The blaze began in the fireplace, according to the responding fire crew.
The blaze began in the fireplace, according to the responding fire crew.
Man chased, shot to death in DeKalb County, police say
DeKalb County police said a 43-year-old man was chased down on Candler Road and shot to death on Sunday morning.
DeKalb County police said a 43-year-old man was chased down on Candler Road and shot to death on Sunday morning.
Teen accidentally shoots self at Stonecrest Mall, bystander injured
Police said a woman had to be taken to the hospital after being injured while running for safety.
Police said a woman had to be taken to the hospital after being injured while running for safety.
Police arrest suspect wanted for killing teen during vigil in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police said officers arrested a suspect for the murder of a 17-year-old at a candlelight vigil.
DeKalb County police said officers arrested a suspect for the murder of a 17-year-old at a candlelight vigil.
Man arrested for pointing gun at officers near Perimeter Mall
Khalil Thomas was charged with four counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, and one count each of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Khalil Thomas was charged with four counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, and one count each of possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Overcrowding at animal shelters becomes serious issues across metro Atlanta
Animal shelters across metro Atlanta are hitting capacity, or they are over capacity. In some cases they have been at these limits for months. Local rescues are in the same situation.
Animal shelters across metro Atlanta are hitting capacity, or they are over capacity. In some cases they have been at these limits for months. Local rescues are in the same situation.
Officers fire shots after man pulls gun near Perimeter Mall
Dunwoody police say no one was injured after officers fired shots at a suspect Thursday afternoon in the area of Perimeter Mall.
Dunwoody police say no one was injured after officers fired shots at a suspect Thursday afternoon in the area of Perimeter Mall.
Investigators share sketches of unidentified victim in 2017 cold case shooting
The medical examiner's office described the victim as a 20-to-30-year-old biological man, who may have been seen wearing a wig and women's clothing. Investigators believe the victim's gender identity could have been different from their biological one.
The medical examiner's office described the victim as a 20-to-30-year-old biological man, who may have been seen wearing a wig and women's clothing. Investigators believe the victim's gender identity could have been different from their biological one.
Police: Pedestrian killed by vehicle in DeKalb County hit-and-run crash
Police are searching for a driver who hit and killed a pedestrian who was trying to cross the street at a DeKalb County intersection.
Police are searching for a driver who hit and killed a pedestrian who was trying to cross the street at a DeKalb County intersection.
DeKalb police find 1-year-old safe, 15-year-old mom missing for days
DeKalb County police said a 1-year-old girl has been found safe, but the search continues for her 15-year-old mother, who has been missing for multiple days.
DeKalb County police said a 1-year-old girl has been found safe, but the search continues for her 15-year-old mother, who has been missing for multiple days.
Man shot near Stone Mountain gas station
Through preliminary investigations, officials said the suspect and victim had an argument first. Both parties then pulled out weapons and exchanged gunfire, according to police.
Through preliminary investigations, officials said the suspect and victim had an argument first. Both parties then pulled out weapons and exchanged gunfire, according to police.
Dog found dead in Decatur house fire
While firefighters were considering the damage done to the single-story home, they found the deceased canine.
While firefighters were considering the damage done to the single-story home, they found the deceased canine.
Police need help identifying suspect in November vigil shooting
Do you recognize this person? DeKalb County Police said the unidentified man is wanted in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old who was shot and killed at a candlelight vigil for a victim of another shooting last month.
Do you recognize this person? DeKalb County Police said the unidentified man is wanted in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old who was shot and killed at a candlelight vigil for a victim of another shooting last month.
GBI releases new details about deadly DeKalb County police shooting
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released new information about a deadly police shooting during a confrontation at a DeKalb County home.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released new information about a deadly police shooting during a confrontation at a DeKalb County home.
1 driver killed, 1 driver hospitalized in I-285 head-on collision
An initial investigation revealed that the driver of the jeep was traveling the wrong way down I-285 eastbound. It was a head-on collision.
An initial investigation revealed that the driver of the jeep was traveling the wrong way down I-285 eastbound. It was a head-on collision.
Holiday shoppers forced to evacuate Perimeter Mall following reports of armed gunman near Macy’s
Aidan Anchaya said he was at Zara searching for holiday deals when he saw the metal gates of the store go down.
Aidan Anchaya said he was at Zara searching for holiday deals when he saw the metal gates of the store go down.
'No active shooting': Dunwoody police investigating report of armed man at Perimeter Mall Macy's
Police said several people saw a man with a gun at Macy's in Perimeter Mall. Police said no one was shot.
Police said several people saw a man with a gun at Macy's in Perimeter Mall. Police said no one was shot.
Nearly 30 years later, DeKalb Medical Examiner's Office still trying to identify woman's remains
It’s the goal for Patrick Bailey and his team at the DeKalb Medical Examiner's Office to safely identify and return bodies to their loved ones once they’ve transitioned, but there’s one case still unsolved.
It’s the goal for Patrick Bailey and his team at the DeKalb Medical Examiner's Office to safely identify and return bodies to their loved ones once they’ve transitioned, but there’s one case still unsolved.
Metro Atlanta sheepdog recovering after coyote attack
Casper was protecting his farm's flock from a pack of coyotes. He disappeared for two days before returning to the farm in rough shape.
Casper was protecting his farm's flock from a pack of coyotes. He disappeared for two days before returning to the farm in rough shape.