Deadly robbery attempt at Lithonia-area gas station; 1 on the run

Police say an attempted robbery led to a shootout that killed 19-year-old Tristyn Mays at a Covington Highway gas station.

Father charged after DeKalb child accidentally shoots self

A child is recovering after accidentally shooting themselves, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.

DeKalb fire displaces 20+ families, firefighters say

The Villa Apartments on Buford Highway displaced more than 20 families; firefighters evacuated the building and extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.

DeKalb County launches $250K cleanup to remove illegal tires

DeKalb County has launched a $250K cleanup targeting illegal tire dumping, removing more than 37,000 tires so far and pushing for tougher state penalties against large-scale dumpers.

DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead

Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.

1 killed, 1 injured in DeKalb County apartment complex shooting

One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at an apartment complex on Wood Bend Drive.

Video shows 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star Erica Banks' arrest

Brookhaven police released video of a traffic stop that led to the arrest of “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta” cast member Erica Banks.

Adult accidentally shot in vehicle during dismissal at Stephenson High School

Authorities confirm an adult, who is not a student, was accidentally shot while inside a vehicle in the parking lot at Stephenson High School during dismissal.

Illegal guns and drugs seized in major DeKalb operation

A major multi-agency operation in DeKalb County seized illegal guns, drugs, and a vehicle, though the suspect remains at large.

Heavy police presence shuts down Redwing Circle during warrant operation

Authorities have released only limited details about the execution of several arrest warrants along Redwing Circle near Interstate 285.

Sophia Williams Tregoney Drive child beat to death sentencing

A DeKalb County mother will spend the rest of life behind bars for the beating death of her preschool-age child all over potty training.

Victim dies after overnight gunfire at DeKalb County gas station

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting at a convenience store on Glenwood Road after a victim was taken to the hospital; the cause of the shooting remains unclear.