Pedestrian killed in accident on Chamblee Tucker Road

Witnesses say the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and tried to cross the busy Chamblee road without activating the crosswalk signal.

Crews battle two overnight house fires in DeKalb County

Firefighters in DeKalb County had a busy night when they responded to two house fires within about three hours that were only 2 miles apart,

Atlanta police release body camera video from shooting at public safety training site

Atlanta Police have released the first four video clips recorded from officer-worn cameras during a joint operation attempting to clear the site of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center on Jan. 18.

Authorities conduct clearing operation at Atlanta public safety training center site

A massive law enforcement presence was out Monday morning clearing the woods at the site of Atlanta’s proposed public safety training center ahead of imminent construction for the controversial facility.

Project aims to preserve Lithonia’s Bruce Street School

For decades, the granite building known as the Bruce Street School was a place of safety and hope. Now, former students are leading the charge to preserve the ruins for future generations.

City leaders condemn Anti-Semitic flyers distributed in Dunwoody

“The Dunwoody Police Department is aware that a number of residents of all faiths received anti-Semitic flyers in their driveways overnight," said Dunwoody Chief of Police Billy Grogan. "There is no place for hate in Dunwoody.” 

Armed man arrested for suspect 'contraband drop' at DeKalb County Jail

Investigators believe a 45-year-old man was trying to take advantage of a broken window at the DeKalb County Jail to drop off items such illegal drugs, tobacco, cell phones, and other contraband to inmates.

DeKalb County leaders to give away 5,000 boxed of food in honor of Black History Month

Community leaders in DeKalb County are celebrating Black History Month by distributing thousands of boxes of food to residents who could use a little boost in the current economy.

Free pharmacy has handed out $2 million worth of medications

St. Vincent de Paul's Community Pharmacy in Chamblee has filled thousands of prescriptions for Georgians for free. The pharmacy is the only one like it in the state and it's a lifeline to uninsured, and underinsured low income families.

Hundreds of dogs find their forever homes after DeKalb shelter's urgent plea

In January, the DeKalb County animal shelter said they had to find adopters for at least 150 dogs due to the shelter being at "critical capacity." FOX 5 viewers stepped up, and over 350 dogs were adopted!

Atlanta mayor: Recent protests have not delayed APD training facility

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says like many residents, he has been on board with the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center from the start.

School bus runs over leg of 7-year-old boy in DeKalb County

A 7-year-old boy was injured trying to run to catch a bus in DeKalb County early Wednesday morning, police say.

Police: Teens facing dozens of charges after series of Dunwoody car break-ins

The five teenagers are each facing more than 20 felony charges after police say they were caught breaking into cars at a hospital parking lot. Officers found two of the teens were carrying stolen guns.