Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting metro Atlanta residents
Authorities say scammers are pretending to be law enforcement to try and trick innocent victims around metro Atlanta into giving them money or personal information.
Authorities say scammers are pretending to be law enforcement to try and trick innocent victims around metro Atlanta into giving them money or personal information.
Man convicted of sexually assaulting 12-year-old boy who missed school bus
The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office said 43-year-old Kelvin Jermain Armstrong received two life sentences for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy who missed his school bus in DeKalb County in 2018. Co-defendant Kevin Walker accepted a plea.
The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office said 43-year-old Kelvin Jermain Armstrong received two life sentences for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy who missed his school bus in DeKalb County in 2018. Co-defendant Kevin Walker accepted a plea.
DeKalb County School Board member talks of low morale, suicides
A DeKalb County School Board member has called attention to a troubling number of suicides among staff members.
A DeKalb County School Board member has called attention to a troubling number of suicides among staff members.
Man, dog killed in crash on I-285 involving FedEx truck
A deadly crash involving a FedEx tractor-trailer on I-285 Northbound closed multiple lanes for hours on Saturday morning in DeKalb County.
A deadly crash involving a FedEx tractor-trailer on I-285 Northbound closed multiple lanes for hours on Saturday morning in DeKalb County.
Activists call for end to violence in response to deadly shootings at metro Atlanta gas stations
The DeKalb County NAACP and other community groups are hosting a rally after a recent string of deadly crimes at convenience stores.
The DeKalb County NAACP and other community groups are hosting a rally after a recent string of deadly crimes at convenience stores.
Counter protesters gathers during Confederate Memorial Day observation at Stone Mountain Park
The Sons of Confederate Veterans held a rally for the "Confederate Memorial Day" at Stone Mountain Park.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans held a rally for the "Confederate Memorial Day" at Stone Mountain Park.
DeKalb County gas station employee murdered trying to protect woman, family says
Ronald Hodge's son said he was shot and killed trying to protect a woman from the gunman. DeKalb County Police have charged Jurrell Bethel with malice murder.
Ronald Hodge's son said he was shot and killed trying to protect a woman from the gunman. DeKalb County Police have charged Jurrell Bethel with malice murder.
DeKalb County mayors stand behind letter to board to 'right this ship'
Members of the DeKalb Municipal Association voiced their concern over Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris' termination.
Members of the DeKalb Municipal Association voiced their concern over Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris' termination.
DeKalb County mayors tell school board to 'right this ship'
DeKalb County mayors are challenging the DeKalb County School Board to "right this ship" after abrupt firing of the district's superintendent.
DeKalb County mayors are challenging the DeKalb County School Board to "right this ship" after abrupt firing of the district's superintendent.
DeKalb man sentenced to life for rape, molestation of underage girls
A DeKalb County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting two young girls in his care for almost a year.
A DeKalb County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting two young girls in his care for almost a year.
Missing 17-year-old Lithonia girl may be in metro Atlanta area
Have you seen her? It's been nearly eight months since Makayla Austin disappeared from her home in Lithonia. Investigators believe she could still be around Lithonia or somewhere in Atlanta.
Have you seen her? It's been nearly eight months since Makayla Austin disappeared from her home in Lithonia. Investigators believe she could still be around Lithonia or somewhere in Atlanta.
DeKalb family says group broke into home while teen was alone inside
A family said they won’t rest easy until the people who broke into their home are off the street.
A family said they won’t rest easy until the people who broke into their home are off the street.
Prayer vigil for 11-year-old boy shot at DeKalb County skating rink
Thursday night, family, friends and community members gathered for a prayer vigil.
Thursday night, family, friends and community members gathered for a prayer vigil.
Archie Eversole murder: Rapper's brother asks for murder charges to be dismissed
Defense attorney David Schnipper told the court, “At no time during this unfortunate event did the deceased, when he was alive, mention anything about Mr. Krause or if he did it or didn't do it."
Defense attorney David Schnipper told the court, “At no time during this unfortunate event did the deceased, when he was alive, mention anything about Mr. Krause or if he did it or didn't do it."
Gov. Brian Kemp 'highly concerned' over firing of DeKalb County Schools superintendent
Governor Brian Kemp said he's highly concerned that these serious issues in DeKalb County could be a result of a school system choosing politics over students.
Governor Brian Kemp said he's highly concerned that these serious issues in DeKalb County could be a result of a school system choosing politics over students.
Two teens injured in accidental shooting at Decatur restaurant, police say
Two 17-year-olds were injured after a gun was accidentally discharged at a restaurant Wednesday afternoon, Decatur police.
Two 17-year-olds were injured after a gun was accidentally discharged at a restaurant Wednesday afternoon, Decatur police.
Firefighter injured while responding to Dunwoody home, police say
A Dunwoody house fire left at least one firefighter injured Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed.
A Dunwoody house fire left at least one firefighter injured Wednesday afternoon, officials confirmed.
Man gunned down at DeKalb County apartment complex
Police are searching for a suspect on the run after gunning down a man between two apartment buildings in DeKalb County.
Police are searching for a suspect on the run after gunning down a man between two apartment buildings in DeKalb County.
Man arrested for deadly shooting at DeKalb County gas station
Jurrell Bethel, 62, turned himself into the DeKalb County Jail on Wednesday. He was charged with malice murder in connection to the death of Ronald Tyrone Hodge.
Jurrell Bethel, 62, turned himself into the DeKalb County Jail on Wednesday. He was charged with malice murder in connection to the death of Ronald Tyrone Hodge.
Former DeKalb superintendent 'blindsided' by firing
Former DeKalb County School District superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said she was “blindsided” to learn the Board of Education voted to sever ties with her on Tuesday.
Former DeKalb County School District superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said she was “blindsided” to learn the Board of Education voted to sever ties with her on Tuesday.