Would-be burglar gets trapped in DeKalb County Little Caesars' vent, police say

A wanna-be burglar had to be rescued by police from a DeKalb County pizza place after officers say he got trapped in the restaurant's grease trap vent.

Officials: Decatur man tried to spend over $38K using fraudulent debit card

Officials say the 23-year-old Decatur man was caught trying to pay his insurance premium with someone else's debit card number. Investigators found out he tried to charge $38,000 using the victim's personal info.

Police: 51-year-old man killed in DeKalb County drive-by shooting

DeKalb County police are searching for the driver in a drive-by shooting that left a man dead in front of a home on Creekford Lane Monday night.

Woman holding grandchild gunned down by jealous estranged husband, family says

Salomon Ramos, 50, is accused of murdering his estranged wife inside her Tucker home on Sunday. Family member say he has ties to Arizona and Mexico. Police say he is armed and dangerous.

Photo shows car connected to deadly road rage shooting in Publix parking lot, police say

Police said the body of the Honda sedan is white, but the front bumper is black and the hood is gray. Investigators also want people to pay attention to the sunroof.

Transgender worker sues Georgia Chick-fil-A over firing, alleged homophobic comments

The transgender woman says since her first day at the Decatur Chick-fil-A she was harassed with sexual and homophobic comments. When she reported it to the owner, he allegedly said she should be honored "that someone liked her enough to hit on her."

Two shot at DeKalb County restaurant, suspect in custody

A late-night shooting at a DeKalb County bar and grill has left two men hospitalized in serious condition and one suspect in custody.

Teen girl, 22-year-old man shot at DeKalb County house party, police say

A late night house party in DeKalb County turned dangerous when police say someone started firing at the partygoers from outside the home. Now a 17-year-old girl and 22-year-old man are both in critical condition.

Shooting victim flips car at DeKalb County apartment complex, police say

A man in critical condition after police say someone shot him while he was driving, caused his car to flip over at a DeKalb County apartment complex.

Seasonal workers at DeKalb County splash pad say they haven't been paid

The splash pad at Exchange Park in DeKalb County opened more than five weeks ago, but some of the seasonal employees who work there have yet to receive a paycheck.

Overturned tractor-trailer blocks I-285 exit ramp to I-20

An overturned tractor-trailer truck has blocked the exit ramp from I-285 soundbound to I-20. Drivers should expect major delays and plan alternate routes.

At least 1 killed when car carrying 9 rolls down embankment from I-20, police say

A deadly crash happened at around 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday on Interstate 20 westbound near Wesley Chapel Road. Investigators said a car with nine people inside overturned and rolled down an embankment.

Fired ex-employee convicted of burning down popular Decatur coffee shop

A "disgruntled ex-employee" will spend a decade behind bars for setting fire to a popular Decatur coffee shop days just after he was fired.

Vidalia onions sold at Georgia Publix stores recalled over Listeria concerns

The Little Bear brand of Vidalia onions were sold in Publix stores across Georgia in June and could be contaminated with the possibly deadly Listeria bacteria.

Man shot at DeKalb County townhomes, police say

A man in his 20s was shot and killed at a DeKalb County townhome community, police say.

July 4 2022: Independence Day fireworks, parades, celebrations in metro Atlanta

July 4 is approaching and families are looking to enjoy food, fireworks, and fun. Check out the latest on what's happening in metro Atlanta for your Independence Day celebrations.

Massive semi-trailer truck fire shuts down multiple lanes of I-285

A massive semi-trailer fire has shut down multiple lanes of I-285 near I-20 in DeKalb County. Drivers should prepare for major delays.