Stonecrest mayor charged in alleged theft of COVID-19 relief funds

Federal authorities say the mayor of Stonecrest stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief for the city to pay off his taxes, mortgages, and more expenses.

Police: Man caught with stolen mail, meth in stolen car

Police say they found over 100 pieces of stolen mail, dozens of bank cards, federal tax payments, and packages inside the stolen car driven by the alleged serial mail thief.

Police: Missing Brookhaven man could be in danger

Lucky Hawkins has been missing for over two months and his truck was found abandoned near I-85. Brookhaven police say they have information that he may be in danger.

No injuries after small plane crashes in front of DeKalb retirement home

Pilot Brandon Roberts escaped with bumps and bruises, making it out of the mangled wreckage on his own, after crashing while attempting an emergency landing on busy North Decatur Road Thursday morning.

First Georgia kids roll up sleeves for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

At Children's Medical Group in Decatur, Georgia, the first day of the children's COVID-19 vaccine rollout began early Wednesday with shot preps and phone calls from parents.

Ex-DeKalb County detention officer charged with having sex with inmate

Deputies say the 23-year-old former detention officer has been fired and taken into custody after he brought contraband into the DeKalb County jail and had sexual contact with an inmate.

DeKalb County police sergeant placed on leave after killing husband

The DeKalb County police sergeant told investigators she shot and killed her husband while he was physically assaulting their child. She's now on administrative leave and under investigation.

Netherworld Haunted House celebrates 25 years of frights

Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain has been scaring the pants off guests for 25 years. To celebrate the milestone, organizers say they've bought back some classics, and have added some new frights.

Stonecrest City Council discusses proposed conduct, decorum guidelines following mayor's remarks

Stonecrest City Council briefly discussed their proposed conduct and decorum policy Monday evening. The policy will hold city leaders accountable for misconduct within their official capacity.

Person of interest, possible getaway driver identified by police in deadly food mart shooting

Police in DeKalb County want to speak to two men in connection to a shooting death that happened at a food mart off Glenwood Road earlier this month. Police said one of the men is a person of interest in the case.

Lithonia teenager charged in murder of Stone Mountain man

A Lithonia teenager has been charged with murder after deputies say he shot a Stone Mountain man multiple times during a fight.

Police confirm man was killed in Lithonia wreck

A wreck in Lithonia left a man dead on Tuesday morning, according to DeKalb County Police investigators.