Man arrested after incident at Lithonia High School
Ricky Brookins II was charged in connection to an incident at Lithonia High School on Thursday that led to an officer opening fire.
Ricky Brookins II was charged in connection to an incident at Lithonia High School on Thursday that led to an officer opening fire.
Large crowd turns out for DeKalb County vaccination event
DeKalb County said it had to shut down its COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday due to an overwhelming response.
DeKalb County said it had to shut down its COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday due to an overwhelming response.
Georgia gets more urban and diverse
Georgia is growing ever more urban and ever more diverse, Census figures released Thursday show, continuing a shift in population toward metro Atlanta and away from the rural areas that were once the backbone of the state.
Georgia is growing ever more urban and ever more diverse, Census figures released Thursday show, continuing a shift in population toward metro Atlanta and away from the rural areas that were once the backbone of the state.
Georgia prosecutors form new group to combat crime
District attorneys from some of Georgia’s largest counties launched a new group on Thursday to combat rising crime around the state.
District attorneys from some of Georgia’s largest counties launched a new group on Thursday to combat rising crime around the state.
Animal shelters to temporarily waive adoption fees
Dekalb and Fulton Animal Shelters and LifeLine's Community Animal Center are waiving adoption fees on all animals this weekend.
Dekalb and Fulton Animal Shelters and LifeLine's Community Animal Center are waiving adoption fees on all animals this weekend.
Metro Atlanta church to require vaccination proof for in-person services
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
A metro Atlanta Pastor and his team have made the decision to require worshipers to show proof of full vaccination status before they are allowed to enter for worship service.
Two men in custody after officer-involved shooting at Lithonia High School
Two men are in custody following a shooting Thursday at Lithonia High School, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Two men are in custody following a shooting Thursday at Lithonia High School, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Arrest made after man found shot at Decatur Library, police say
Kewuan Jones, 20, of Birmingham, Alabama, was charged with aggravated assault and carrying a weapon without a license.
Kewuan Jones, 20, of Birmingham, Alabama, was charged with aggravated assault and carrying a weapon without a license.
Planning that fall home refresh with Sunset Paints
Painting on a canvas can be a relaxing pastime -- but painting your home? That's a different story.
Painting on a canvas can be a relaxing pastime -- but painting your home? That's a different story.
EXCLUSIVE: Police release video of Cobb murder suspect's DUI arrest
FOX 5 has exclusively obtained dash camera and body camera video from the Chamblee Police Department of the arrest of Bryan Rhoden just hours after he allegedly killed three people.
FOX 5 has exclusively obtained dash camera and body camera video from the Chamblee Police Department of the arrest of Bryan Rhoden just hours after he allegedly killed three people.
Thief targets law enforcement's personal vehicles in break-in caught on camera
Atlanta police report another law enforcement weapon was taken during a car break-in.
Atlanta police report another law enforcement weapon was taken during a car break-in.
Section of Cheshire Bridge Road remains closed after fire
It's closed from Lenox Road to Faulkner Road in both directions, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
It's closed from Lenox Road to Faulkner Road in both directions, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Fire damages DeKalb County school, teacher charged with arson
A DeKalb County teacher faces several charges including arson after school officials confirm he started a fire inside a school.
A DeKalb County teacher faces several charges including arson after school officials confirm he started a fire inside a school.
DeKalb County homeowner says his home floods whenever there is heavy rain
One DeKalb County homeowner said he is fed up after his home floods whenever there is heavy rain.
One DeKalb County homeowner said he is fed up after his home floods whenever there is heavy rain.
Georgians encouraged to check voter status after 'no-contact' notices mailed
Georgians are being encouraged to check their voting status after some counties issue “no-contact” notices.
Georgians are being encouraged to check their voting status after some counties issue “no-contact” notices.
5-year-old boy found safe, false statement charges pending
Investigators have found a 5-year-old DeKalb County boy who was reported missing earlier this month by his grandmother.
Investigators have found a 5-year-old DeKalb County boy who was reported missing earlier this month by his grandmother.
Suspect in murder of Brookhaven trans woman arrested in Texas
Pedro Silva-Renteria,18, of Norcross, was taken into custody on Thursday near Grand Prairie, Texas by the US Marshals Service with the help of state and local police, the Brookhaven Police Department said.
Pedro Silva-Renteria,18, of Norcross, was taken into custody on Thursday near Grand Prairie, Texas by the US Marshals Service with the help of state and local police, the Brookhaven Police Department said.
Man shot, woman hit with gun at DeKalb County home, police say
Detectives say a man was critically shot and a woman hit multiple times with a gun at the DeKalb County home early Thursday morning.
Detectives say a man was critically shot and a woman hit multiple times with a gun at the DeKalb County home early Thursday morning.
Police find burned car of teen killed in Gwinnett County park
The missing car of a teenager murdered in Yellow River Park was found burned and dumped in another park miles away from where her body was discovered.
The missing car of a teenager murdered in Yellow River Park was found burned and dumped in another park miles away from where her body was discovered.
Family of DeKalb County man killed in officer-involved shooting marks his birthday with a rally
The family of Matthew Zadok Williams demands a DeKalb County police sergeant be prosecuted for his roll in an officer-invovled shooting that left Williams dead. Police say Williams was wielding a knife when police shot him.
The family of Matthew Zadok Williams demands a DeKalb County police sergeant be prosecuted for his roll in an officer-invovled shooting that left Williams dead. Police say Williams was wielding a knife when police shot him.