Community concerned about crime at DeKalb County neighborhood park

Residents of the DeKalb County neighborhood say the park, located next to an elementary school, is a hidden gem during the day, but it's a different story when it gets dark.

Man found shot to death in quiet Stone Mountain neighborhood

DeKalb County Police Department went to Watson Bay Trail at 8:20 a.m. on Thursday and found a man in his 20s dead.

DeKalb County special education paraprofessional accused of sexual contact with student

A DeKalb County special education paraprofessional has been arrested and placed on administrative leave after he was accused of having sexual contact with one of his students.

Renewed push for new city within DeKalb County

Local lawmakers and community members are pushing for a new city within DeKalb County.

Man arrested in shooting near LA Fitness in Gwinnett County, police say

Police have arrested a man after a fight at a Gwinnett County LA Fitness ended with him allegedly shooting a victim in the gym's parking lot.

Firefighters' quick response quells fire in Clarkston

The DeKalb County Fire Department said a Clarkston apartment building caught fire, displacing six families on Tuesday afternoon. 

Mother of child killed by unsecured gun wants brother’s charges dropped

Officers have arrested and charged a man after the deadly shooting of his 4-year-old niece at a DeKalb County home. A source says the man had fallen asleep with the gun in plain view.

Man convicted of killing 12-year-old girl, dog in DeKalb County hit-and-run

A jury has found a man guilty in the hit-and-run death of a 12-year-old girl and her dog killed in an accident on a busy DeKalb County road. Police say the man tried to rip off the temporary license plate when he couldn't drive off.

DeKalb County launches motel-to-homes program for families

DeKalb County has set up a new program that is trying to give people living in extended stay motels a permanent home.

Brookhaven to appeal multimillion dollar verdict in development lawsuit

The city of Brookhaven argues their leaders acted appropriately while negotiating and rezoning these homes near Buford Highway and Bramblewood Drive for a now defunct deal. A lengthy lawsuit filed by Ardent says the city dragged their feet in that process and demanded an unethical payoff.

Police: Runaway 13-year-old DeKalb County girl missing for days

Zonika Lawrence left her home on Waldrop Trail in DeKalb County Friday night. That was the last time anyone in her family has seen or heard from her.

New Birth reopening church for in-person worship Easter weekend

With case rates improving in DeKalb County and statewide, New Birth is reopening its doors to fellowship in-person setting a date for Easter weekend.

Decatur Square nominated for best public square in the country

The historic heart of downtown Decatur has a chance at being named the best public square in the country, but the city needs your help to put it at the top spot.

Police investigating shooting, armed robbery at Buford Highway club

One man is in custody and police are searching for other suspects after an armed robbery and shooting at a club on Buford Highway.