Police charge 18-year-old with murder at Brookhaven apartments

Police say a man is dead after officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting “shots fired and a person screaming” at a Brookhaven apartment complex Thursday afternoon. An 18-year-old found at the scene has been charged with murder.

'People screaming, hysterical': Dunwoody apartment explosion survivor recalls horrific scene

Jasmine Johnson fought back tears as she recounted the terrifying explosion that ripped through her apartment building. The explosion damaged dozens of units, leaving many homeless.

Clarkston City Council candidate arrested for stealing opponent's signs

In Clarkston when a candidate for city council noticed his signs started to disappear he went to the cops. Now another candidate for city council, who is also a law enforcement officer, has been arrested.

Woman unable to retrieve clothing, critical medication from apartment after explosion

A resident of the Dunwoody apartment complex that exploded on Sunday said her situation is dangerous in the days after the explosion because she's still not allowed back in her apartment.

DeKalb parents, guardians can track child's school bus with new app

DeKalb County Public Schools announced the launch of its Edulog Parent Portal app that will give parents and guardians track the status of their child's school bus in real-time.

Woman injured in Dunwoody apartment explosion hires attorney

The woman claims she was knocked unconscious when debris from the explosion at a Dunwoody apartment complex sent debris through her windshield.

Decatur schools mandate COVID-19 vaccines for staff, no decision yet for students

City Schools of Decatur staff will soon be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The district said it is still discussing the possibility of implementing similar a measure for eligibles students, but those plans are still in the discussion phase.

On victim's 16th birthday, police searching for leads in deadly DeKalb hit-and-run

On what would have been Quartez Mender's 16th birthday, DeKalb County police are still searching for the person responsible for the hit-and-run accident that killed him.

Dunwoody apartment explosion: Inspection finds leaks, gas shut off to complex

The city of Dunwoody has directed Atlanta Gas Light to suspend all service to the apartment complex that was the site of a massive explosion Sunday afternoon.

Millions in rental assistance still available for DeKalb tenants, landlords

DeKalb County renters and property owners can still file for assistance through the county's rental assistance program, with one state representative saying there are millions of dollars in assistance still available. 

Agnes Scott College named most innovative liberal arts college in country

For the fourth year in a row, Decatur's Agnes Scott College has been ranked the most innovative liberal arts college in the country.

All accounted for, four injured after 'explosion' at Dunwoody apartments, firefighters say

Four people were injured after an "explosion" at a Dunwoody apartment complex on Sunday afternoon believed to have been caused by some sort of gas line issue, DeKalb County Fire Rescue said. Officials said about 40 to 50 units were destroyed.

Firefighters honor 9/11 first responders by climbing Stone Mountain in full gear

A group of about 100 Georgia first responders honored the 343 firefighters and paramedics who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terror attacks with a one-mile climb up Stone Mountain, about the equivalent of 160 flights of stairs.

School bus driver shortage could cause heavy traffic in DeKalb County, police say

The Dunwoody Police Department is asking residents to be patient if they experience worse-than-normal traffic amid a school bus driver shortage in north DeKalb County. 

The Little Farmhouse Cafe is I-85's hidden restaurant gem

The hidden gem The Little Farmhouse Cafe just South of Spaghetti Junction has developed a loyal following. You might just become one of them when you try the Goodnight John Boy.

DeKalb County police officer injured in crash with DUI suspect

A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after she was injured in a crash with a driver charged with a DUI.

Police: Man found shot in parking lot of DeKalb County sports bar

Police say an unidentified male victim was found shot in the parking lot of a sports bar on Flat Shoals Parkway early Thursday morning.

Gov. Kemp urges support for new police training center in Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp sent a letter Wednesday to Atlanta City Council urging them to support a controversial new law enforcement and first responder training center in DeKalb County

Driver injured in fiery crash involving DeKalb County school bus

A driver was injured in a crash with an occupied DeKalb County school bus that ended with a BMW bursting into flames in Brookhaven.