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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mom of 22-year-old found shot to death in DeKalb park: ‘He could have been saved’
Twenty-two year-old Devalon Davis’ mom Quincie Lee visited Shoal Creek Park Monday afternoon for the first time since his life was ended there.
Twenty-two year-old Devalon Davis’ mom Quincie Lee visited Shoal Creek Park Monday afternoon for the first time since his life was ended there.
Decatur animal shelter, JCPenney team up to help senior dogs find forever homes
Senior dogs can wait a long time in animal shelters to to find their perfect forever home, so JCPenney and Paws Atlanta want to helps these wonderful pups meet their match with a professional glamour shot session.
Senior dogs can wait a long time in animal shelters to to find their perfect forever home, so JCPenney and Paws Atlanta want to helps these wonderful pups meet their match with a professional glamour shot session.
Tyre Nichols: Georgians hold Decatur vigil to honor murdered Memphis father
After two straight days of protests, a group of nearly 100 people gathered in Decatur Square to hold a vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols.
After two straight days of protests, a group of nearly 100 people gathered in Decatur Square to hold a vigil in memory of Tyre Nichols.
Fire damages Stonecrest apartment building overnight
An overnight apartment fire badly damaged a building in DeKalb County.
An overnight apartment fire badly damaged a building in DeKalb County.
Driver found shot behind the wheel in Decatur car crash
A driver is fighting for his life after police found him shot behind the wheel of a crashed car in Decatur. Witnesses told police they saw a passenger running away after the crash.
A driver is fighting for his life after police found him shot behind the wheel of a crashed car in Decatur. Witnesses told police they saw a passenger running away after the crash.
Family: Man dies after intentionally setting DeKalb County apartment on fire
The family of a woman who escaped an apartment fire says the man who lived with her intentionally started a fire while she and her young daughter were sleeping inside and then refused to leave the burning building.
The family of a woman who escaped an apartment fire says the man who lived with her intentionally started a fire while she and her young daughter were sleeping inside and then refused to leave the burning building.
Overnight fire leaves DeKalb County church damaged
The pastor at a church on DeKalb County's Columbia Drive woke up early Friday morning to the alarming news that his place of worship had burst into flames. He says the damage won't stop them from continuing their mission and service.
The pastor at a church on DeKalb County's Columbia Drive woke up early Friday morning to the alarming news that his place of worship had burst into flames. He says the damage won't stop them from continuing their mission and service.
Porch pirate caught on camera stealing aging dog's medication
The package was for her little dog Nixon. The 14-year-old Manchester terrier mix is like family to her.
The package was for her little dog Nixon. The 14-year-old Manchester terrier mix is like family to her.
Georgia governor issues state of emergency, activates National Guard after weekend violence
The order calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be called up to "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
The order calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be called up to "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
DeKalb County officer recovering after being injured trying to arrest occupants of stolen car
The confrontation happened Wednesday inside the Greens at Stonecreek Apartments, near The Mall at Stonecrest.
The confrontation happened Wednesday inside the Greens at Stonecreek Apartments, near The Mall at Stonecrest.
5 teens caught breaking into cars at Dunwoody apartments, hospital, police say
Police say the five teenagers were caught in the act of breaking into cars and then tried to get away in a stolen vehicle. They're now all in custody.
Police say the five teenagers were caught in the act of breaking into cars and then tried to get away in a stolen vehicle. They're now all in custody.
Man recovering after shooting at DeKalb County home
A DeKalb County man is covering in the hospital after police say he was shot during a domestic dispute late Wednesday night.
A DeKalb County man is covering in the hospital after police say he was shot during a domestic dispute late Wednesday night.
Multiple crashes shut down I-20 in DeKalb County
A series of crashes have completely shut down I-20 eastbound near Columbia Road and the exit to I-285 in DeKalb County. Drivers should expect major delays and try any alternate routes possible.
A series of crashes have completely shut down I-20 eastbound near Columbia Road and the exit to I-285 in DeKalb County. Drivers should expect major delays and try any alternate routes possible.
Questions surround DeKalb County DA’s recusal in officer-involved shooting at future police training facility
The executive director of the state’s Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council told FOX 5 he is looking for an experienced prosecutor with the right resources and will make his appointment within the next 30 days.
The executive director of the state’s Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council told FOX 5 he is looking for an experienced prosecutor with the right resources and will make his appointment within the next 30 days.
DA requests independent prosecutor in deadly shooting at future Atlanta Public Safety Training Facility
The DeKalb County District Attorney has asked the state to appoint an independent prosecutor in the investigation into the deadly shooting of an activist by Georgia law enforcement at the future site of an Atlanta police training facility.
The DeKalb County District Attorney has asked the state to appoint an independent prosecutor in the investigation into the deadly shooting of an activist by Georgia law enforcement at the future site of an Atlanta police training facility.
Adoptable puppies found abandoned in Decatur dog park, one dead
Eight puppies are looking for their forever homes in Decatur after police officers found them abandoned in a dog park.
Eight puppies are looking for their forever homes in Decatur after police officers found them abandoned in a dog park.