Fugitive tries to avoid arrest by barricading himself in attic: deputies
Kyle Diavonte McKoy, 33, of Stone Mountain, was arrested and eventually taken to the DeKalb County Jail.
Kyle Diavonte McKoy, 33, of Stone Mountain, was arrested and eventually taken to the DeKalb County Jail.
Atlanta man accused of exposing himself, harassing a woman at Kirkwood home
A DeKalb County grand jury on Friday indicted Rodney Lee Stroud, 53, on two counts of aggravated stalking, public indecency, and peeping Tom.
A DeKalb County grand jury on Friday indicted Rodney Lee Stroud, 53, on two counts of aggravated stalking, public indecency, and peeping Tom.
DeKalb County delays vote on zoning for data centers
The debate over data centers in DeKalb County continues after local leaders postponed a key vote on new regulations Thursday night.
The debate over data centers in DeKalb County continues after local leaders postponed a key vote on new regulations Thursday night.
Transgender Day of Remembrance in Decatur honors those 'stolen' by 'hatred' and 'indifference'
Organizers reported at least 27 transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people killed in the U.S. since last November.
Organizers reported at least 27 transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people killed in the U.S. since last November.
Tucker forum weighs creating city police force as debate grows
DeKalb officials highlighted major investments that improved response times, recruiting and police retention in Tucker.
DeKalb officials highlighted major investments that improved response times, recruiting and police retention in Tucker.
Suspect arrested in deadly Halloween shooting at Decatur gas station
Deputies arrested Cortez Florence on Thursday in the fatal Halloween shooting of Quintin Lewis.
Deputies arrested Cortez Florence on Thursday in the fatal Halloween shooting of Quintin Lewis.
DeKalb County approves $78M EMS contract to boost ambulance coverage
DeKalb County approved a five-year, nearly $78 million contract to expand ambulance coverage and improve EMS response times.
DeKalb County approved a five-year, nearly $78 million contract to expand ambulance coverage and improve EMS response times.
DeKalb approves $45M hangar project at PDK Airport
DeKalb commissioners approved a $45 million Sky Harbour hangar development at PDK in a 6-1 vote.
DeKalb commissioners approved a $45 million Sky Harbour hangar development at PDK in a 6-1 vote.
Family says non-verbal 7-year-old assaulted on DeKalb school bus
A DeKalb County family is frustrated after DeKalb school officials told them their 7-year-old with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on the school bus.
A DeKalb County family is frustrated after DeKalb school officials told them their 7-year-old with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on the school bus.
2 dead after wrong-way driver crash on I-285EB at Buford Highway
A fatal crash closed several lanes early Thursday morning on Interstate 285 eastbound near Buford Highway.
A fatal crash closed several lanes early Thursday morning on Interstate 285 eastbound near Buford Highway.
Thousands line up for Thanksgiving meal giveaway at New Birth Baptist
Families began lining up the night before, highlighting year-round food insecurity.
Families began lining up the night before, highlighting year-round food insecurity.
Parents celebrate delay in Decatur’s proposed elementary shutdowns
Decatur schools will not face closures for the 2026 to 2027 year despite earlier consolidation plans.
Decatur schools will not face closures for the 2026 to 2027 year despite earlier consolidation plans.
Man shot multiple times outside Candler Road apartment complex
A man was shot multiple times outside the Candler Forest Apartments and taken to a hospital.
A man was shot multiple times outside the Candler Forest Apartments and taken to a hospital.
Arrest in Conley Downs Drive deadly shooting
Deputies arrested 19-year-old Janiya Bates on a malice murder charge in the death of Kennedy Sanders.
Deputies arrested 19-year-old Janiya Bates on a malice murder charge in the death of Kennedy Sanders.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Nov. 21-23, 2025
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
DeKalb Schools names Dr. Norman Sauce III interim superintendent to mixed reactions
DeKalb County named Dr. Norman Sauce III interim superintendent following Dr. Devon Horton’s resignation under federal charges.
DeKalb County named Dr. Norman Sauce III interim superintendent following Dr. Devon Horton’s resignation under federal charges.
MARTA adds Breeze system upgrades, urges riders to allow extra time
Multiple MARTA stations will close specific faregates through early December, requiring riders to use alternate entrances.
Multiple MARTA stations will close specific faregates through early December, requiring riders to use alternate entrances.
Police: Robbery attempt led to deadly gas station shootout in DeKalb
DeKalb County police are investigating two shooting scenes in the Lithonia area about a block away from each other on Monday night.
DeKalb County police are investigating two shooting scenes in the Lithonia area about a block away from each other on Monday night.
Man dies after Sunday afternoon gunfire at Stone Mountain apartment complex
A man was found shot at Lakeview Apartment Homes and died from his injuries.
A man was found shot at Lakeview Apartment Homes and died from his injuries.
Man arrested for shooting, killing cousin in Stone Mountain
DeKalb County deputies arrested Raphael Sims in Chamblee for allegedly shooting and killing his cousin, Geremy Sims, earlier this month in Stone Mountain.
DeKalb County deputies arrested Raphael Sims in Chamblee for allegedly shooting and killing his cousin, Geremy Sims, earlier this month in Stone Mountain.