Juvenile in critical condition after being hit by vehicle

A juvenile is fighting for their life in a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in DeKalb County last Friday.

Suspect arrested after barricade situation in Lithonia area

The SWAT situation involving a barricaded person in the LIthonia area has ended. The person was taken into custody, police say.

Man dies from gunshot wound during DeKalb police chase

A 20-year-old Stone Mountain man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Sunday morning after running from a DeKalb County police officer who fired a Taser during a foot chase, according to state authorities.

2 DeKalb police officers shot, suspect arrested during domestic call

Two DeKalb County police officers are recovering in a local hospital after a man shot both of them during a Sunday evening domestic disturbance call on Bouldercrest Road, authorities said.

Family disputes affair claim after deadly Buford Highway shooting

Daniel Roman-Cortez faces a murder charge after police say he shot and killed a Buford Highway restaurant employee, though the victim's grieving family strongly rejects the suspect's claims about a workplace affair.

DeKalb watershed crews complete repairs on Clifton Springs Manor

DeKalb County utility crews restored water service Sunday afternoon after fixing a ruptured 6-inch pipe that disrupted neighborhood taps along Clifton Springs Manor.

Georgia election results: How to stream live FOX 5 Atlanta coverage

Georgia voters will cast ballots Tuesday in critical federal and statewide contests, and FOX 5 Atlanta is rolling out complete, multi-platform coverage.

What a living wage looks like across metro Atlanta's core counties

A single adult living in metro Atlanta needs to make between $24 and more than $27 an hour just to cover basic living expenses, according to data from the Living Wage Calculator.

DeKalb County unveils new school redistricting plan

DeKalb County education leaders released a revised student redistricting plan featuring multiple options to ease severe campus overcrowding across northern neighborhoods.

DeKalb County approves unauthorized camping ordinance amid debate

DeKalb County commissioners passed a controversial ordinance Tuesday night banning unauthorized camping on public property following months of deferrals and debate.

Police investigate overnight incidents across metro Atlanta

Police responded to multiple overnight incidents in metro Atlanta, including a shooting at a northwest Atlanta apartment complex, a death investigation near downtown and a separate call in Lithonia.

MARTA resumes Gold Line service following fire at Brookhaven station

Normal rail service has resumed along MARTA's Gold Line after an electrical substation fire forced evacuations and triggered major transit disruptions Tuesday at Brookhaven station.

Driver arrested after 95 mph chase on I-20 ends in crash

A high-speed police pursuit through DeKalb County ended Tuesday with a driver in custody after sideswiping two cars and trying to run from a state trooper.

Man accused of running over estranged wife with truck in Decatur

A DeKalb County grand jury indicted a 64-year-old man for allegedly running over his estranged wife with his truck and trying to conceal her death.

Roswell man charged with six child exploitation counts

A 30-year-old Roswell man faces six child sexual exploitation charges after state authorities arrested him Friday following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, officials said.

Chamblee police chief steps down after leading since 2023

Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa is stepping down after three years of leading the department to take the top police job in Mount Dora, Florida, city officials announced Tuesday.

DHS officer indicted after noise complaint led to DeKalb shooting

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security officer faces multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting a neighbor through a door during a noise dispute, according to court documents.