Police: Woman tricked out of $10K with gambling scam in Perimeter Mall parking lot

Police are warning shoppers to watch out for scammers after they say a woman was tricked out of $10,000 by two strangers in the parking lot of Perimeter Mall.

Police searching for missing 13-year-old boy last seen in Decatur

Kristopher Brown was last seen around Sweet Gum Hill in Decatur wearing a burgundy hoodie, gray sweatpants, and beige foam sneakers.

Lyft driver robbed at gunpoint in Stone Mountain, warns other drivers to be vigilant

According to DeKalb County police, the woman had received a request to pick up a rider named ‘James’ in the neighborhood. That’s where she saw two men standing on the street.

Death of 13-year-old boy found in woods by Lithonia Park ruled a homicide

Police in DeKalb County have officially identified the 13-year-old boy whose body was found in the woods at a park behind a subdivision in Lithonia on Monday.

DeKalb County offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster

DeKalb County is offering $100 to get COVID shot or booster at Stonecrest Mall Saturday, Sept. 24.

Men shot, driver crashes in drive-by shooting on DeKalb County road

Witnesses say the two men were driving down the major DeKalb County road when a group in another car started shooting. Both the 21-year-old driver and his passenger are in serious to critical condition.

13-year-old boy found dead in wooded area behind homes in Lithonia

DeKalb County police are investigating after a boy's body was found in the woods at a park behind a subdivision in Lithonia.

Red Cross sends relief to victims of devastating Clarkston apartment fire

The Red Cross Disaster Action Team says members are assisting about 24 people suffering after the fire devastated a Clarkston apartment building Sunday morning.

New exit opens on I-285 Eastbound

Georgia Department of Transportation closed the old Eastbound ramp leading to Glenridge Drive and SR 400 Northbound and Southbound. Starting Monday, drivers looking to make that turn must exit earlier, just before the Roswell Road overpass.

Second stolen DeKalb puppy found, reward offered for third

The second of three puppies stolen from a DeKalb County animal shelter has now been found. Authorities are still looking for the last dog.

Authorities request help finding missing DeKalb County puppies

One of the three puppies taken during a break-in at a metro-Atlanta animal shelter has been found safe in a nearby backyard, but now the hunt is on to find the other dogs stolen early Friday morning.

Puppy stolen from DeKalb County animal shelter found safe, two dogs still missing

One of three dogs taken during a break-in at PAWS Atlanta is now back with the shelter and staff say they are hopeful the two other pups will be found safe.

Police searching for suspect in DeKalb County gas station shooting

The DeKalb County Police Department said the shooting happened Monday afternoon at a Shell on Glenwood Road. Police said a man in his 30s and another in his 50s received treatment at a hospital.

Puppies stolen during break-in at DeKalb County animal shelter, employees say

A suspect is on the run after breaking into a DeKalb County animal shelter, stealing two puppies and a Yorkie who was about to be adopted, and nearly getting away with a fourth dog.

Police: Wanted suspect leaves drugs, gun while running from traffic stop

A man wanted in multiple Georgia counties caused a lockdown at a Georgia high school when he ran off from a traffic stop, leaving behind a large quantity of drugs and a gun, police say.