DeKalb County to hand out 5,000 COVID-19 at-home rapid tests

DeKalb County is handing out 5,000 at-home test kits Thursday to help alleviate some long lines and wait times as demand for testing skyrockets amid the omicron variant surge.

DeKalb father gunned down days before his 33rd birthday, family says

DeKalb Police responded at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday to Glen Hollow Circle. Police said a 32-year-old Bruce Gaines Jr. is dead.

Tucker 14-year-old found safe, police say

The DeKalb County Police Department said Jobbar Bailey was last seen at around 6 p.m. on Saturday near Ashley Creek Circle in Tucker.

DeKalb teen found safe

Aniyah Hardiman, 14, was last seen on at 10:30 p.m. on Friday near Treehills Parkway. Anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts is asked to call investigators at 770-724-7710.

DeKalb Police Chief discusses crime prevention after string of gas station homicides

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos said crime has dropped 61 percent in the last six months in comparison to the first six months along Redan Road. Since May, the police department has taken several steps to crack down on violence in that area.

More than $42K in prepaid cash cards given out during DeKalb County vaccine drive

DeKalb County said it held another successful incentive-based vaccination drive this past weekend. More than $42,000 in prepaid cash cards were handed out.

Sixth person dies of injuries from DeKalb County fire

Officials confirmed 61-year-old Diane Lay died from injuries sustained in a Dec. 14 fire in Decatur.

Dog intentionally set on fire undergoes painful, necessary procedure

The rescue organization that is working to rehabilitate a Labradoodle found burning earlier this month says the pup will be sleeping for the next few days following a painful treatment.

Warming centers open up Monday evening across metro Atlanta

A handful of warming centers are being opened again on Monday evening as temperatures dip near freezing across metro Atlanta.

Vehicle fire blocks multiple lanes on I-285 in Dunwoody

A vehicle fire on Interstate 285 blocked multiple westbound lanes. A tractor-trailer was involved and caused four right lanes to close.

Citizen complaint leads to arrest of 7 suspects in drug operation, police say

Police in Brookhaven arrested seven people found in possession of about 50 pounds of marijuana, guns, ammo, cocaine and prescriptions pills. 

Teen, dog die in DeKalb County crash, police say

Police said the driver, a 19-year-old man, as well as a dog, which was also in the car, died at the scene of the crash.