Brush fires close lanes on I-285, officials say
The DeKalb County Fire Department said a large grass fire caused some right lanes on I-285 southbound to close between Henderson Road Bridge and Northlake Parkway.
The DeKalb County Fire Department said a large grass fire caused some right lanes on I-285 southbound to close between Henderson Road Bridge and Northlake Parkway.
DeKalb County rental assistance program closed to applicants
The application closed Wednesday because the funds can only be distributed to so many people.
The application closed Wednesday because the funds can only be distributed to so many people.
Mother of 8-year-old found dead, partner make first appearance
Brittany Hall faced a judge for the first time in a Gwinnett County courtroom one day after her daughter's body was discovered in DeKalb County.
Brittany Hall faced a judge for the first time in a Gwinnett County courtroom one day after her daughter's body was discovered in DeKalb County.
71-year-old Lithonia woman found safe
Police said 71-year-old Peggy Vorhaben was last seen near her home on the 4100 block of N. Goddard Road in Lithonia. Police ask anyone with information on her disappearance to call 911 or detectives at 770-724-7710.
Police said 71-year-old Peggy Vorhaben was last seen near her home on the 4100 block of N. Goddard Road in Lithonia. Police ask anyone with information on her disappearance to call 911 or detectives at 770-724-7710.
Police: 1 killed, woman arrested in shooting at DeKalb County apartments
Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex late Sunday night.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex late Sunday night.
DeKalb County man sentenced to life for murdering friend over $125
A DeKalb County 27-year-old will spend the rest of his life in prison for stabbing a family friend nearly 20 times and leaving them bleeding on the ground over a debt of $125.
A DeKalb County 27-year-old will spend the rest of his life in prison for stabbing a family friend nearly 20 times and leaving them bleeding on the ground over a debt of $125.
20-year-old dead in Brookhaven apartment shooting, police say
Police said officers found 20-year-old Cesar Godinez-Naba unconscious and unresponsive at around 4:45 p.m. on Friday in the doorway of his apartment at the 3600 block of Buford Highway.
Police said officers found 20-year-old Cesar Godinez-Naba unconscious and unresponsive at around 4:45 p.m. on Friday in the doorway of his apartment at the 3600 block of Buford Highway.
DeKalb teen shot, killed through front door of parent's home
Eliyah Alvarez, 17, was killed after a knock on his family's front door. His parents said a gunman shot him through the door. He later died at the hospital.
Eliyah Alvarez, 17, was killed after a knock on his family's front door. His parents said a gunman shot him through the door. He later died at the hospital.
Georgia Senate approves congressional redistricting map
The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.
The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.
Dunwoody police rescue homeless man trapped in garbage truck
Dunwoody police have successfully rescued a homeless man who got trapped in a garbage truck that picked up the dumpster he was sleeping in.
Dunwoody police have successfully rescued a homeless man who got trapped in a garbage truck that picked up the dumpster he was sleeping in.
Blaise Barnett: Items found in SUV may help lead to suspect, GBI says
Investigators are hoping several items left behind in the SUV in which 1-year-old Blaise Barnett was found in front of a Clarkston home after being missing for more than 37 will lead them to the person responsible for his abduction.
Investigators are hoping several items left behind in the SUV in which 1-year-old Blaise Barnett was found in front of a Clarkston home after being missing for more than 37 will lead them to the person responsible for his abduction.
Atlanta Holiday Events 2021: Family events, seasonal skating rinks, performances, pop-up bars
Whether you celebrate the holiday season early or wait until after Thanksgiving, there're plenty of options for adults and families in and around Atlanta. Holiday festivities are already beginning in mid-November.
Whether you celebrate the holiday season early or wait until after Thanksgiving, there're plenty of options for adults and families in and around Atlanta. Holiday festivities are already beginning in mid-November.
Officials: Ex-DeKalb school officer fired after using 'excessive force' with student
A former DeKalb County School District police officer has been fired and will be charged after they used "excessive force" during an incident with a student, school officials say.
A former DeKalb County School District police officer has been fired and will be charged after they used "excessive force" during an incident with a student, school officials say.
Decatur man sentenced to prison for child pornography, cyberstalking teenagers
A Decatur man has been sentenced to decades in prison after the FBI says he cyberstalked and blackmailed two underage victims into producing child pornography for him.
A Decatur man has been sentenced to decades in prison after the FBI says he cyberstalked and blackmailed two underage victims into producing child pornography for him.
Man charged with DUI in deadly I-285 wreck
Police said Julio Sanchez faces two counts of vehicular homicide, one count of serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving, DUI, hit-and-run and following too closely.
Police said Julio Sanchez faces two counts of vehicular homicide, one count of serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving, DUI, hit-and-run and following too closely.
Loved ones fear missing Coweta County man was abducted
Lucky Hawkins has been missing for nearly three months after his truck was found abandoned near I-85. Loved ones said his keys were still in the ignition and cellphone, clothing were still inside car when found.
Lucky Hawkins has been missing for nearly three months after his truck was found abandoned near I-85. Loved ones said his keys were still in the ignition and cellphone, clothing were still inside car when found.
Brookhaven police demonstrate first responder drones
At the Brookhaven Police Department on Tuesday, Police Chief Gary Yandura and other Brookhaven City officials showcased some of the city's drones and how they've been implemented in responding to 911 calls.
At the Brookhaven Police Department on Tuesday, Police Chief Gary Yandura and other Brookhaven City officials showcased some of the city's drones and how they've been implemented in responding to 911 calls.
Blaise Barnett: Police believe shooting of DeKalb County man is linked to 1-year-old boy's abduction
The DeKalb County Police Department arrested 34-year-old Santana Miller and 38-year-old Delarius Miller for the murder of 60-year-old Aziz Hassan. Police believe the motive may be linked to the kidnapping of 1-year-old Blaise Barnett.
The DeKalb County Police Department arrested 34-year-old Santana Miller and 38-year-old Delarius Miller for the murder of 60-year-old Aziz Hassan. Police believe the motive may be linked to the kidnapping of 1-year-old Blaise Barnett.
Blaise Barnett kidnapping: Everything we know about 1-year-old Georgia boy's abduction
Police arrested a second suspect in connection to a deadly DeKalb County shooting, which police believe may be linked to the abduction of a 1-year-old boy in Clarkston. Here's everything about the kidnapping of Blaise Barnett.
Police arrested a second suspect in connection to a deadly DeKalb County shooting, which police believe may be linked to the abduction of a 1-year-old boy in Clarkston. Here's everything about the kidnapping of Blaise Barnett.
Blaise Barnett: Police release 911 audio related to 1-year-old Georgia child's disappearance
FOX 5 Atlanta has transcribed notable portions of the audio. A man who identified himself as Xavier Barnett, Blaise's father, called 911 early on Nov. 10. He said he called minutes after he noticed the car was missing with his son inside.
FOX 5 Atlanta has transcribed notable portions of the audio. A man who identified himself as Xavier Barnett, Blaise's father, called 911 early on Nov. 10. He said he called minutes after he noticed the car was missing with his son inside.