23 years after death, investigators identify boy found in DeKalb County cemetery, mother arrested

For over 20 years, the identity of a young boy whose body was found placed in the woods near a DeKalb County cemetery remained a mystery. Now investigators say they've identified him and arrested his mother for his death.

Former Stonecrest mayor sentenced to 57 months in prison for COVID relief fraud scheme

The former mayor of Stonecrest will spend more than four years in prison for stealing COVID-19 relief funds that were supposed to go to struggling churches and businesses in the city.

Transgender woman says Decatur Chick-fil-A discriminated against her

The former employee at the Decatur Chick-fil-A says from the first day of work she was sexually harassed. When she reported it to management, she says managers outed her to her harasser against her will.

Fight at DeKalb County gas station ends with man shot to death

A gunman is on the run after shooting a man multiple times during an argument at a DeKalb County gas station, police say.

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.