Police search for teenager in DeKalb County

UPDATE 1:45 p.m.: Police have located 11-year-old Sameem Ibn-Phillips Jr. but are still searching for his sister, 17-year-old Sajidah Phillips.

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

Five suspects in custody related to deadly DeKalb shooting

On Friday, DeKalb County police announced the surrender of a fifth suspect linked to a February homicide case. 

Stonecrest leaders trying to create new 'Black Wall Street'

Stonecrest leaders are working to make the city an entrepreneurial hub with a new marketplace that could open as soon as May.

ID of man found dead at Brookhaven construction site released, police say

Police in Brookhaven said the man found dead at a construction site adjacent to the Peachtree Creek Greenway on Wednesday died from natural causes.

Man killed trying to cross Covington Highway

A man was killed while crossing a busy DeKalb County roadway early Thursday morning.

Man arrested for hitting DeKalb County firefighter with car

Police in DeKalb County said they arrested the driver who hit a firefighter and drove off. Investigators are crediting a social media post with helping in the capture.

Georgia mayors call for Congress to pass COVID-19 stimulus bill

Some metro Atlanta city leaders have called on federal lawmakers to pass President Joe Biden's COVID-19 stimulus bill.

Elementary school librarian arrested on child porn charges

Police in DeKalb County said officers arrested a DeKalb County School District media specialist on Monday for possessing child pornography. 

Stonecrest mayor says power struggle is compromising his health

City of Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary offered an apology for speaking tersely to council members during an online virtual retreat during the last weekend of February. He was clearly irritated the five-member council had not yet selected one of the four people he nominated as Acting City Manager. When it became clear his pointed remarks offended some on the council Sunday, he offered this explanation during the meeting that's now posted on the city's YouTube page.

Tractor trailer fire causes delays on I-285 EB lanes during evening commute

Doraville police said a tractor-trailer fire slowed down the afternoon and evening commutes across the north end of the perimeter on Monday.

Animal activists warn of violence against metro Atlanta French bulldog owners

Animal rights activists said thieves are targeting French bulldogs and can resort to violence against their owners to get the expensive pets. Private investigators said Lady Gaga and her dog walker's scary situation was similar to what has taken place in metro Atlanta for years.

Arrest in deadly Clayton County mobile home park shooting

A man was arrested in connection to a shooting at a Clayton County mobile home park back in November that killed two people and left two others injured.

Decatur police searching for vehicle involved in hit and run

Decatur police are asking for help identifying a vehicle connected to a hit-and-run accident with a pedestrian.