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.

2 DeKalb County high school employees injured during fight

It happened Tuesday morning at Towers High School. School officials say several students were involved in that fight.

DeKalb County reopening COVID-19 rental assistance program

In total, DeKalb County has distributed $52.8 million to almost 4,900 families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for rent and utilities. Now they're reopening the program to help more tenants and landlords.

DeKalb County police searching for missing 13-year-old girl

Jakari Jones was last seen Monday in Clarkston, Georgia wearing a white top, blue jeans, and black slides.

Police: 29-year-old Chamblee man goes missing without needed medication

Temujin Jamarin Perkins hasn't been seen since early Saturday morning when he left his Chamblee hotel room on foot. Police say he does not have his medication.

Bomb squad investigates 'suspicious package' in Target parking lot, police say

A shopping center parking lot was shut down while a DeKalb County Police Department bomb squad investigated a "suspicious package" outside a Target near Northlake Mall.

Fire damages construction equipment near planned 'Cop City' in DeKalb County

Officials say an early morning fire torched construction and excavation equipment not far from the planned first responder training center that protestors call "Cop City."

New video released of gunmen targeting man picking up food in DeKalb County

Police say the victim was getting into his car after picking up food at a DeKalb County restaurant when three gunmen rushed at him and began firing, killing him.

Massive sinkhole prompts concerns of a mudslide for DeKalb County homeowners bracing for heavy rain

Homeowners in one Tucker neighborhood said they went from feeling relieved to confused when contractors working on a massive sinkhole in their backyard said they were served a cease-and-desist order by DeKalb County.

Woman accused of attempting to sneak contraband into a broken prison window with rope

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said 34-year-old Cara Leanne Johnson was arrested when she was caught allegedly trying to sneak tobacco, rolling paper and a lighter to an inmate. A deputy allegedly saw her holding a black bag next to a rope dangling from a broken prison cell window.