DeKalb police break up drug operation with new real time crime center

DeKalb County Police said their new Real Time Crime Center helped in the seizure of 26 guns and a massive amount of fentanyl during a drug raid in Stone Mountain.

Parents protest at Lakeside High over DeKalb plan to shut down 22 schools

The DeKalb County School District is another step closer to a plan to close 22 schools over the next several years, a proposal that drew around 100 protesters to Lakeside High School on Monday afternoon.

DeKalb's 'most wanted fugitive' caught in Alabama after years on the run

After more than two years on the run, DeKalb County's "most wanted fugitive," who is a convicted kidnapper and gang member, is back in custody, according to deputies.

1 person dead after crash on Highway 78 near Hugh Howell Road

DeKalb County police are investigating a fatal crash that shut down Highway 78 near Hugh Howell Road for three hours Monday morning.

PDK Lady Pilots breaking barriers in DeKalb County

he PDK Lady Pilots nonprofit is breaking barriers at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport by providing scholarships and mentorship to women in the male-dominated aviation industry.

MARTA introduces 'MARTA Reach' ahead of bus network overhaul

MARTA is blending public transit with ride-sharing technology through its new "MARTA Reach" service, offering on-demand van pickups in a dozen zones across metro Atlanta.

Man shot in Kroger parking lot, Brookhaven police say

Brookhaven police are investigating after a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a grocery store parking lot on Sunday morning.

Resident recalls Brookhaven apartment parking garage fire

Brookhaven fire officials are waiting on structural engineers after a two-alarm fire caused a parking garage collapse at the Hendrix Apartments.

Decatur crossing guard hit by car while working

A Decatur school crossing guard was hospitalized and a driver was cited after a pedestrian accident Friday afternoon at South Candler Street and Kirk Road.

DeKalb school district releases revised list of potential school changes

DeKalb County School District leaders are unveiling a new round of proposed school changes Friday, restarting a closely watched process that could reshape dozens of campuses.

Prom Dress Party happening next weekend in DeKalb County

The Saving Our Sisters mentoring program is hosting its 4th annual event to provide free prom dresses and accessories to students in need.

MARTA better Breeze launch date: New faregates and tap-to-pay coming

MARTA is launching its "better Breeze" fare system on March 28, featuring contactless payments and new touchscreen vending machines.

EF-0 tornado spins across DeKalb County leaving teen trapped in home

A tornado packing 75 mph winds touched down in DeKalb County during severe weather this week, trapping a teen inside his home and narrowly missing another resident in bed, the National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday.

Decatur group fights to protect sacred land from potential development

An organization in Decatur is working to preserve a plot of land it describes as sacred ground, citing a deep history involving the Muskogee Creek Nation and enslaved African Americans.

DeKalb parents criticize school district's response during tornado warning

DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.

Man arrested on drug charges following DeKalb police chase

A man is in custody after leading DeKalb County police on a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the discovery of narcotics and cash.