DeKalb County authorities discover dozens of contraband items in random jail sweep
Deputies perform a random search for contraband at the DeKalb County jail as part of "Operation: Spring Clean."
Deputies perform a random search for contraband at the DeKalb County jail as part of "Operation: Spring Clean."
Unofficial Results: Spears leads field in DeKalb Commission District 2 Race
After days of a hand recount in the District 2 County Commission race, DeKalb County elections officials announced Wednesday night that the candidate whose complaints sparked the recount received the most votes.
After days of a hand recount in the District 2 County Commission race, DeKalb County elections officials announced Wednesday night that the candidate whose complaints sparked the recount received the most votes.
Druid Hills High School restored to DeKalb County Schools facility plan
Amid pressure from the Georgia Department of Education, parents, and students the DeKalb Board of Education voted unanimously to restore Druid Hills High School to the district’s five-year facilities plan. The vote came Tuesday during a specially called meeting.
Amid pressure from the Georgia Department of Education, parents, and students the DeKalb Board of Education voted unanimously to restore Druid Hills High School to the district’s five-year facilities plan. The vote came Tuesday during a specially called meeting.
DeKalb elections board postpones primary certification
Election workers started the hand count Sunday and continued Monday, finally wrapping up around midnight.
Election workers started the hand count Sunday and continued Monday, finally wrapping up around midnight.
Mourners pay respects at murdered tow truck driver's funeral
The funeral for tow truck business owner and father Christopher Harrold at East Lake United Methodist Church on Tuesday ended with a fitting tribute: a convoy of tow trucks, including one that carried his casket.
The funeral for tow truck business owner and father Christopher Harrold at East Lake United Methodist Church on Tuesday ended with a fitting tribute: a convoy of tow trucks, including one that carried his casket.
Teen arrested in Dunwoody double murder
The Dunwoody Police Department said a 17-year-old Alexis Hernandez charged with the murders of two other teenagers over Memorial Day Weekend.
The Dunwoody Police Department said a 17-year-old Alexis Hernandez charged with the murders of two other teenagers over Memorial Day Weekend.
Man killed in shooting at Stone Mountain gas station
Police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a man at a Stone Mountain gas station.
Police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a man at a Stone Mountain gas station.
DeKalb election workers hand count ballots in District 2 commission race
DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Director Keisha Smith said they made the decision to hand count the ballots Saturday after a candidate in the District 2 commission race alerted them to a tabulation issue.
DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections Director Keisha Smith said they made the decision to hand count the ballots Saturday after a candidate in the District 2 commission race alerted them to a tabulation issue.
Delivery driver killed in shooting at DeKalb County subdivision, police say
Police are investigating a deadly shooting of a delivery drive dropping off an order at the Oakwood Manor subdivision in DeKalb County.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting of a delivery drive dropping off an order at the Oakwood Manor subdivision in DeKalb County.
Second man sought in Mother's Day mass shooting in DeKalb County
Ajang Ruach, 21, was identified as the second suspect. Police said he is wanted on three counts of murder.
Ajang Ruach, 21, was identified as the second suspect. Police said he is wanted on three counts of murder.
Police: Men try to steal motorcycle from Chamblee parking deck
Security cameras caught two men trying to steal a motorcycle from a Chamblee apartment complex's parking deck. Police say it may not be the first motorcycle these men have stolen from the its owner.
Security cameras caught two men trying to steal a motorcycle from a Chamblee apartment complex's parking deck. Police say it may not be the first motorcycle these men have stolen from the its owner.
DeKalb County to recount ballots over 'isolated issue' in District 2 Commission race
DeKalb County officials say an "isolated issue" made it seem like one candidate received no votes at almost ever precinct in the primary for District 2 commission.
DeKalb County officials say an "isolated issue" made it seem like one candidate received no votes at almost ever precinct in the primary for District 2 commission.
Police searching for missing 13-year-old DeKalb County girl
Sarah Adams was last seen wearing a black crop top and shorts in Lithonia Thursday.
Sarah Adams was last seen wearing a black crop top and shorts in Lithonia Thursday.
Brookhaven police drones track felony suspects
Alton Johnson, 27, and Shyquan Collins, 30, were booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on various charges including obstruction.
Alton Johnson, 27, and Shyquan Collins, 30, were booked into the DeKalb County Detention Center on various charges including obstruction.
2 arrested in deadly shooting along I-285 in DeKalb County
Azariah Corbin, 19, and Dexter Cooper, 20, both of Stone Mountain, were taken into custody in Decatur on Thursday. Both were charged with malice murder.
Azariah Corbin, 19, and Dexter Cooper, 20, both of Stone Mountain, were taken into custody in Decatur on Thursday. Both were charged with malice murder.
Woman killed in DeKalb County shooting, suspect in custody
Police have a person in custody for the deadly shooting of a woman on Autumn Circle in DeKalb County Wednesday night.
Police have a person in custody for the deadly shooting of a woman on Autumn Circle in DeKalb County Wednesday night.
How to talk to children about the massacre inside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
Dr. Terescah Lemon, a licensed professional counselor and a therapist for one of metro Atlanta's largest school districts, suggests parents have age appropriate conversations when they discuss the crime.
Dr. Terescah Lemon, a licensed professional counselor and a therapist for one of metro Atlanta's largest school districts, suggests parents have age appropriate conversations when they discuss the crime.
Mattie's Call issued for missing 68-year-old DeKalb County man
Lester Childs was last seen on Monday near the 2300 block of Lawrenceville Hwy. in Decatur, the DeKalb County Police Department said.
Lester Childs was last seen on Monday near the 2300 block of Lawrenceville Hwy. in Decatur, the DeKalb County Police Department said.
Man convicted of strangling pregnant fiancé, burying her in backyard in DeKalb County
A jury convicted Aldeyshaun Locklear of strangling his girlfriend and burying her in a relative's backyard. Locklear received a life sentence from a DeKalb County Judge.
A jury convicted Aldeyshaun Locklear of strangling his girlfriend and burying her in a relative's backyard. Locklear received a life sentence from a DeKalb County Judge.
Person hospitalized in DeKalb County shooting, police say
Police said the shooting happened on the 3100 block of Kenridge Parkway. Police went to the scene at around 2:30 a.m.
Police said the shooting happened on the 3100 block of Kenridge Parkway. Police went to the scene at around 2:30 a.m.