Water main break in DeKalb County fixed using special process
A major water main break on Covington Road was fixed after multiple days of work. It involved both a 16-inch and a 36-inch water main, caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cables. Crews used a special process to fix the break.
Fight leads to stabbing at DeKalb County club
A man was stabbed during a fight at a nightclub, according to DeKalb County police. The victim was taken the hospital and a suspect was arrested on scene.
Tucker motel settles $6M in child sex trafficking case
A hotel in DeKalb County has agreed to pay $6 million to a survivor of child sex trafficking.
Georgia Tech innovator develops home cervical cancer screening device for women
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Overnight lane closures announced for GA-400 as Express Lanes Project progresses
Overnight lane closures on SR 400 from July 20 to July 25.
Man hospitalized after shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex
A man has been rushed to the hospital after a shooting early Friday morning at a DeKalb County apartment complex.
Gilmer County man faces 44 new charges in AI-driven child exploitation case
Ronald Richardson faces 44 additional counts of sexual exploitation of children, totaling 120 counts.
ICE officers seen smashing car windows, detaining 4 men in Brookhaven
ICE officers detained four men at a Brookhaven car wash, breaking a vehicle's window in the process.
2 Stone Mountain children hurt after 7-year-old fires stolen gun
Two children were injured when a 7-year-old accidentally discharged a gun, according to police. Both children were taken to Arthur M. Blank Medical Center and are expected to be okay, according to police.
DeKalb DA drops murder charge in father's shooting death caught on camera
Makel Harris, initially charged with malice murder in the shooting death of Dereon Hambrick, will not be prosecuted.
Police searching for accused DeKalb County murderer
Officers said they're searching for Jordan Finnissee in connection with the 2024 murder and robbery of Kendarius Spear. Spear was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 5900 block of Sutcliff Drive on June 25, 2024.
GBI promotes Michael McCarriagher to assistant deputy director of crime lab
Michael McCarriagher has been promoted to assistant deputy director of the GBI Crime Lab.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
Missing 72-year-old Decatur man reunited with family
A man reported missing on Monday night in Decatur has been found safe and is back with his family.
Firefighters respond to house fire on Malvern Boulevard in DeKalb County
Firefighters with DeKalb County fire department responded to an overnight house fire in the 800 block of Malvern Boulevard near Bermuda Road in the Stone Mountain area.
DeKalb County launches cutting-edge TB clinic to combat rising cases
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
DeKalb County mechanics charged with drug trafficking
The U.S. Department of Justice said federal agents found 2,500 pounds of meth in the mechanics' cars. Federal prosecutors said police officers stopped both men in October 2024 after they left the repair shop. Both men allegedly had meth in their car.
DeKalb County homeowner warns drivers after one crashes into home
DeKalb police responded to the home in the 3200 block of Shoals Park Drive around 8 a.m. on Monday. Nobody was injured in the crash, but FOX 5 crews on scene saw significant damage to the house around the garage.
Decatur hotel ordered to pay $40M for ignoring child sex trafficking
The jury gave the victim $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The girl's attorney, Patrick McDonough, told FOX 5 News that at one point, in a 40-day period, the girl was sold for sex at the hotel more than 200 times. He said staff knew what was happening at the hotel.
Buford Highway in DeKalb County closed due to sinkhole
Part of Buford Highway in DeKalb County will be closed until a sinkhole can be repaired. The sinkhole opened up near Briarwood Road near the AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts