DeKalb County to recount ballots over 'isolated issue' in District 2 Commission race

DeKalb County officials say an "isolated issue" made it seem like one candidate received no votes at almost ever precinct in the primary for District 2 commission.

Brookhaven police drones track felony suspects

Alton Johnson, 27, and Shyquan Collins, 30, were booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on various charges including obstruction.

2 arrested in deadly shooting along I-285 in DeKalb County

Azariah Corbin, 19, and Dexter Cooper, 20, both of Stone Mountain, were taken into custody in Decatur on Thursday. Both were charged with malice murder.

Woman killed in DeKalb County shooting, suspect in custody

Police have a person in custody for the deadly shooting of a woman on Autumn Circle in DeKalb County Wednesday night.

How to talk to children about the massacre inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

Dr. Terescah Lemon, a licensed professional counselor and a therapist for one of metro Atlanta's largest school districts, suggests parents have age appropriate conversations when they discuss the crime.

Mattie's Call issued for missing 68-year-old DeKalb County man

Lester Childs was last seen on Monday near the 2300 block of Lawrenceville Hwy. in Decatur, the DeKalb County Police Department said.

Man convicted of strangling pregnant fiancé, burying her in backyard in DeKalb County

A jury convicted Aldeyshaun Locklear of strangling his girlfriend and burying her in a relative's backyard. Locklear received a life sentence from a DeKalb County Judge.

Person hospitalized in DeKalb County shooting, police say

Police said the shooting happened on the 3100 block of Kenridge Parkway. Police went to the scene at around 2:30 a.m.

Deadly crash shuts down I-285 southbound in DeKalb County

A deadly motorcycle crash has shut down all lanes of I-285 just after the I-20 exit in DeKalb County. Expect major delays and try to find other routes.

Suspect in DeKalb County pastor's murder appears in court

Christopher Griggs appeared before a DeKalb County judge during a virtual hearing. The judge provided Griggs his charges — one count of malice murder and one count of first-degree arson.

Vigil held for tow truck driver killed in crossfire

Christopher Harrold died when he was hit by crossfire in an argument at a Decatur gas station. Loved ones held a vigil for the man at the gas station where the shooting happened.

Family of late Rev. Marita Harrell says God called her to mentor those in trouble

Rev. Marita Harrell had a smile that could light up a whole room. Many who knew the 57-year-old mother might say her face was the reflection of God’s love.

Metro Atlanta county chairpersons discuss regional approach to 'rise in crime'

Five metro Atlanta chairpersons met to discuss a regional approach to advance public safety and tackle crime. They said they're all facing is a rise in crime. The meeting focused on gang intervention, mental health, and public policy.

DeKalb County pastor found stabbed to death, suspect arrested

A manhunt for the man accused of killing a DeKalb County pastor and then abandoning her body inside a van has ended with the suspect in custody. Police say the pastor was mentoring and counseling the man the same night he murdered her.

Tow truck owner gunned down while training new driver

Victor Richardson, 25, was arrested in connection to the shooting death of Christopher Harrold at the Chevron gas station on Memorial Drive.