Stonecrest passes new marijuana ordinance, reducing fine for possessing one ounce or less
A person charged with possessing one ounce or less of marijuana in Stonecrest will now pay a maximum fine of $100.
A person charged with possessing one ounce or less of marijuana in Stonecrest will now pay a maximum fine of $100.
DeKalb teen charged with felony murder for shooting twin brother in face, police say
Police said a teenager faces a murder charge after shooting his twin brother in the face on Monday in a home in DeKalb County.
Police said a teenager faces a murder charge after shooting his twin brother in the face on Monday in a home in DeKalb County.
Police searching for DeKalb 13-year-old boy
Ja'Kylan Herny was last seen on Rockey Valley Drive in Conley.
Ja'Kylan Herny was last seen on Rockey Valley Drive in Conley.
Lucky Hawkins disappearance: Few signs of Georgia father one year later
Lucky Hawkins' family says they last heard from him Aug. 22, 2021, days before he was supposed to check out of a Union City motel. Hawkins had plans to go to North Carolina to renew his tag, but ne never made it.
Lucky Hawkins' family says they last heard from him Aug. 22, 2021, days before he was supposed to check out of a Union City motel. Hawkins had plans to go to North Carolina to renew his tag, but ne never made it.
Family hopes a tip will lead to second arrest in murder of 28-year-old father
DeKalb County police are trying to find the second person suspected in the murder of 28-year-old Deven Tillis.
DeKalb County police are trying to find the second person suspected in the murder of 28-year-old Deven Tillis.
Man posing as priest wanted for brutal rapes in Dunwoody, police say
Marco Aries Johnson, 46, claims he is a priest, gains the trust of women, and then brutally assaults them, Dunwoody police say.
Marco Aries Johnson, 46, claims he is a priest, gains the trust of women, and then brutally assaults them, Dunwoody police say.
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office looking for dozens of volunteers
The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office is looking for volunteers. Sheriff Melody Maddox says working with community volunteers will be a win-win situation. She launched the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office Community Volunteer Program.
The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office is looking for volunteers. Sheriff Melody Maddox says working with community volunteers will be a win-win situation. She launched the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office Community Volunteer Program.
Pedestrian struck during hit-and-run in Decatur dies, police say
Police say the victim did not have any identifying information on him. They are asking for the public's help in identifying him.
Police say the victim did not have any identifying information on him. They are asking for the public's help in identifying him.
Pay raise announced for first responders in DeKalb County
On Tuesday, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a 6.5 percent bump in starting salary for all sworn DeKalb County Police Department police officers.
On Tuesday, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announced a 6.5 percent bump in starting salary for all sworn DeKalb County Police Department police officers.
Thieves caught on camera stealing a van from church in DeKalb County
In DeKalb County, a security camera captured the moments that occurred as the Cornerstone Church of Deliverance van was stolen by thieves. Members of the church spoke out about the incident saying that the van helped to pick up elderly and more.
In DeKalb County, a security camera captured the moments that occurred as the Cornerstone Church of Deliverance van was stolen by thieves. Members of the church spoke out about the incident saying that the van helped to pick up elderly and more.
Lithonia woman arrested in infant's drowning
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old Shaquila Feaster, accused of drowning her infant child.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested 31-year-old Shaquila Feaster, accused of drowning her infant child.
Pulitzer Prize-winning drama tackles issues of addiction
Art imitates life in the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama August: Osage County by playwright Tracy Letts, which tells the story of a family shattered by secrets and addiction.
Art imitates life in the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama August: Osage County by playwright Tracy Letts, which tells the story of a family shattered by secrets and addiction.
Person found shot to death in backyard of DeKalb County apartments
Police investigated a deadly shooting at DeKalb County apartments.
Police investigated a deadly shooting at DeKalb County apartments.
Missing 11-year-old girl found safe
Karol Lopez was last seen around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on North DeKalb Drive in Doraville. She was last wearing a black shirt, black pants, and had a green backpack.
Karol Lopez was last seen around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on North DeKalb Drive in Doraville. She was last wearing a black shirt, black pants, and had a green backpack.
Stonecrest City Council considering decriminalizing marijuana
One of DeKalb County largest cities may decriminalize marijuana - choosing small fines instead of arrests for small amounts of the drug.
One of DeKalb County largest cities may decriminalize marijuana - choosing small fines instead of arrests for small amounts of the drug.
Gunshots lead officers to drugs and guns in Brookhaven apartment, police say
Santiago Zuniga-Bernal and Catherine Ranchel Tortis were arrested and charged on various drug trafficking and weapons-related offenses.
Santiago Zuniga-Bernal and Catherine Ranchel Tortis were arrested and charged on various drug trafficking and weapons-related offenses.
2nd DeKalb County daycare employee arrested on child abuse charges
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested a second Clakston daycare employee on child abuse charges.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested a second Clakston daycare employee on child abuse charges.
Video shows 'Cop City' protesters confront police officers, developer says
Vandals destroyed a work crew’s truck near the site of a controversial planned training facility for Atlanta police and first responders. This happened just days before officers in tactical gear fanned out around what opponents call "Cop City."
Vandals destroyed a work crew’s truck near the site of a controversial planned training facility for Atlanta police and first responders. This happened just days before officers in tactical gear fanned out around what opponents call "Cop City."
Only on FOX 5: Brookhaven home invasion suspect makes first court appearance
FOX 5 Atlanta was the only media outlet there as Antavious Bailey, 36, faced a DeKalb County Magistrate Court judge via video.
FOX 5 Atlanta was the only media outlet there as Antavious Bailey, 36, faced a DeKalb County Magistrate Court judge via video.
DeKalb County courthouse evacuated for power outage, clerk says
Officials evacuated the DeKalb County courthouse after a power outage on Thursday in Decatur.
Officials evacuated the DeKalb County courthouse after a power outage on Thursday in Decatur.