U-Haul truck catches fire on I-85 southbound leaving 1 dead, officials say
Multiple lanes are closed along I-85 southbound in DeKalb County after a deadly accident involving a U-Haul truck.
Multiple lanes are closed along I-85 southbound in DeKalb County after a deadly accident involving a U-Haul truck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accused child molestation suspect found dead at DeKalb County Jail
An inmate charged with child molestation and sexual battery has died after he was found unresponsive in a cell in the DeKalb County Jail.
An inmate charged with child molestation and sexual battery has died after he was found unresponsive in a cell in the DeKalb County Jail.
Woman confronts man breaking into her home. It didn't end well for him.
Decatur police are looking for a man who tried to break in to a woman's home. Police say the man was actually climbing through the window when he came face to face with the homeowner who stopped him in his tracks.
Decatur police are looking for a man who tried to break in to a woman's home. Police say the man was actually climbing through the window when he came face to face with the homeowner who stopped him in his tracks.
Atlanta 16-year-old charged in Brookhaven drive-by shooting
A 16-year-old Atlanta male has been arrested in charged in connection to a drive-by shooting in Brookhaven. Authorities say an occupied apartment building was struck by several bullets .
A 16-year-old Atlanta male has been arrested in charged in connection to a drive-by shooting in Brookhaven. Authorities say an occupied apartment building was struck by several bullets .
Truck and trailer theft in Ellenwood caught on camera
Doorbell camera captured a Marietta businessman's truck driving off with his mini-excavator in tow after he arrived for a job.
Doorbell camera captured a Marietta businessman's truck driving off with his mini-excavator in tow after he arrived for a job.
Dog slowly recovering after being set on fire, search for suspect continues
Will the Labradoodle is slowly recovering after he was set on fire by an unknown suspect last week in DeKalb County. A $10,000 reward is now being offered to find whoever is responsible.
Will the Labradoodle is slowly recovering after he was set on fire by an unknown suspect last week in DeKalb County. A $10,000 reward is now being offered to find whoever is responsible.
Masks will remain on inside DeKalb County schools this upcoming semester
The DeKalb County School District said staff and students will continue to be required to wear masks within DCSD buildings during the upcoming semester.
The DeKalb County School District said staff and students will continue to be required to wear masks within DCSD buildings during the upcoming semester.
DeKalb County to give away 4,000 boxes of food to families in need Saturday
COVID-19 Care Baskets will be handed out on Saturday, Dec. 18 on a first-come, first-served basis at seven drive-through locations.
COVID-19 Care Baskets will be handed out on Saturday, Dec. 18 on a first-come, first-served basis at seven drive-through locations.
5 people, including 2 girls, killed in DeKalb County house fire
An overnight house fire in DeKalb County has claimed the lives of five people - two of whom are children - and injured three others.
An overnight house fire in DeKalb County has claimed the lives of five people - two of whom are children - and injured three others.
Driver dies after crashing into median on I-285, police say
Atlanta police said a car struck a pedestrian at the location, but the circumstances were still being investigated.
Atlanta police said a car struck a pedestrian at the location, but the circumstances were still being investigated.
'We lost everything': Fire leaves Decatur mother and children homeless before Christmas
The Decatur single mom and her two sons woke up to the smell of smoke. The fire destroyed everything they had and left them without a home right before the holidays.
The Decatur single mom and her two sons woke up to the smell of smoke. The fire destroyed everything they had and left them without a home right before the holidays.
Mattie's Call issued for missing 78-year-old DeKalb County man
Leroy Howard was last seen Sunday in the 1900 block of Columbia Drive, the DeKalb County Police Department said.
Leroy Howard was last seen Sunday in the 1900 block of Columbia Drive, the DeKalb County Police Department said.