Car smashes into front of DeKalb County church

It happened around 10 a.m. at the Mount Patmos Baptist Church located in the 2200 block of Candler Road.

Warrant issued for suspect connected to insurance fraud scheme

A warrant has been issued for a Decatur woman connected to the sale of fraudulent insurance, the DeKalb County Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's Office. 

Former mayor admits role in COVID relief fraud scheme

After spending nearly a year proclaiming his innocence, former Stonecrest mayor Jason Lary admitted masterminding a scheme to steal COVID relief funds.

Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary pleads guilty to federal fraud charges

Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary, whose resignation when into effect at 10 a.m. Wednesday, pleaded guilty to three counts involving wire fraud, theft of government funds and conspiracy.

Dog still under critical care a month after being found on fire

The Labradoodle found burning last month is making great strides, but is continuing his critical care after a  difficult month of rehabilitation.

Stonecrest mayor quits day before he answers federal fraud charges

The only mayor in Stonecrest's brief history is calling it quits, one day before he’s due back in federal court on COVID relief fraud charges.

Police searching for possible runaway teenager in DeKalb County

Police in DeKalb County said 13-year-old Lajavne Spencer was reported missing on Tuesday. If you see him or know his whereabouts call 770-724-7710,

Police: Marijuana, pills discovered during domestic call in Decatur

An investigation into a domestic violence incident led police to discover over 100 pounds of marijuana and hundreds of pills in Decatur.

5-year-old DeKalb County boy killed by falling tree

A 5-year-old DeKalb County boy has died after a falling tree crashed through the middle of his home during Monday morning's storms.

Police: Man killed in shooting in DeKalb County parking lot

Officers are searching for a suspect who shot and killed a man in the parking lot of a DeKalb County business late Sunday night.

Heavy rains causes partial road collapse in Stonecrest

The heavy rain that passed through north Georgia over the past few days caused a portion of a road to collapse in DeKalb County Sunday.

Agnes Scott College to begin spring semester virtually

Decatur-based Agnes Scott College plans to start the spring semester with two weeks of virtual instruction, beginning Jan. 10. Virtually instruction is set to continue through Jan. 21 with in-person classes scheduled to resume on Jan. 24.