DeKalb County DA distributes free gun safes after tragic child shooting
Less than two weeks after investigators say a 5-year-old was shot and killed after his brother shot him, a renewed push for gun safety in DeKalb County.
Man shot, killed Sunday night in DeKalb County townhome
A man was shot and killed late Sunday night inside a townhome on Whitehall Forest Court in DeKalb County.
Funeral for Dunwoody detective happening Monday, fundraiser scheduled
Detective Jordan Laverty of the Dunwoody Police Department died unexpectedly last week; his cause of death has not been released.
Atlanta rapper 21 Savage provides school supplies to DeKalb kids
Rapper 21 Savage and his Leading by Example Foundation hosted their largest-ever back-to-school drive at South DeKalb Mall on Sunday.
Back to School: Metro Atlanta students set for 1st day of classes
Hundreds of thousands of students across metro Atlanta will see some big changes to school safety and cell phone policies when they head back to class on Monday.
One person shot near the Gallery at South DeKalb
The DeKalb Police Department said officers are investigating the shooting not far from the Gallery at South DeKalb.
Mother, daughter rescued from Stone Mountain Lake
A mother and daughter were rescued from Stone Mountain Lake on Saturday afternoon after the 9-year-old girl slipped into the water, according to officials.
DeKalb County Missing: Police looking for 4 missing persons
The DeKalb County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating multiple missing individuals in two separate cases.
DeKalb County giving away gun safes after 5-year-old killed
DeKalb County Police will distribute free gun safes on Saturday, Aug. 9, to promote safe firearm storage following the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy.
9 people escape house fire in Stone Mountain area
A house fire broke out early Friday on Warrior Trail in Stone Mountain, DeKalb County.
MARTA celebrates new school year with Reading and Riding event
MARTA is celebrating the start of the school year with a special event promoting reading.
Two arrested in deadly shooting at LaVista Road shopping center
DeKalb County police have arrested two suspects in connection with the deadly shooting of a man outside a shopping center on LaVista Road in late May.
Decatur Schools begin school year amid renewed focus on pedestrian safety
Renewed emphasis on pedestrian safety in Decatur schools due to recent crashes involving students and staff.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 1-3, 2025
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including festivals, live music, free movies, family-friendly events, art, theater, sports and more.
Woman charged for deadly shooting in DeKalb County parking lot
The fight in the DeKalb County auto parts store's parking lot ended with one woman shot to death and another facing a murder charge, police say.
Man killed after shooting in DeKalb County gas station parking lot
DeKalb County police found the victim shot multiple times in the parking lot of the gas station on Panola Road.
Dunwoody Police Department mourning unexpected loss of detective
Detective Jordan Laverty, a respected Dunwoody officer and Army veteran, has died unexpectedly.
Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026
List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.
Georgia Promise Scholarship sends DeKalb County girl to Catholic school
A family receiving the Georgia Promise Scholarship said they're excited to receive it. The are one of more than 8,500 families who got the scholarship.
North Georgia player wins $1M from scratch off
A Decatur man won $1M by playing Georgia Lottery scratch-offs.