DeKalb Police seize 735 pounds of marijuana, 9 guns in drug bust

DeKalb County Police announced on Friday that its officers intercepted a massive out-of-state drug delivery leading to the seizure of more than 700 pounds of marijuana and nearly a dozen firearms.

DeKalb County coach William 'Buck' Godfrey honored at memorial service

Friends, family and alumni filled the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta on Saturday to honor the life and impact of legendary Southwest DeKalb High School head football coach William "Buck" Godfrey.

Man sentenced for 2024 fatal shooting inside Brookhaven tattoo shop

A New York man was sentenced to life in prison after a DeKalb County jury convicted him in the fatal shooting inside a Brookhaven tattoo shop, district attorney officials announced.

All lanes reopen after overturned tractor-trailer on I-20 WB ramp in DeKalb

All lanes have reopened on the Interstate 20 westbound ramp to I-285 northbound following an earlier overturned tractor-trailer that backed up traffic for hours in DeKalb County.

Man killed after fight outside DeKalb home, suspect arrested

A man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home following an argument and fight late Thursday night, police said.

Dunwoody student death: 11-year-old dies after basketball practice

An 11-year-old girl has died following a school basketball practice in Dunwoody, leaving her family searching for answers after an initial autopsy proved inconclusive.

Man steals gun from Dunwoody Academy Sports before fleeing

A man is in custody after stealing a gun from a Dunwoody store and fleeing from officers, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.

DNA match links Florida convict to 2016 DeKalb kidnapping, assault

A 42-year-old man was extradited to DeKalb County after a grand jury indicted him on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping in connection with a 2016 cold case.

$43M granted to 21 Georgia veteran homelessness organizations

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded more than $43 million in grants to 21 Georgia community organizations Monday to combat veteran homelessness across the state.

Man arrested in deadly shooting of 62-year-old found in Lithonia carport

DeKalb County police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a homeowner found dead in his Lithonia carport in July.

Man hospitalized after Tuesday night shooting in DeKalb County

A man is in serious condition after being shot multiple times Tuesday night, according to DeKalb County police.

DeKalb County motorcycle crash sends 3 to the hospital

A two-motorcycle crash on I-85 Northbound at Shallowford Road sent three people to area hospitals Wednesday.

3 injured after MARTA bus driver falls asleep behind the wheel

A MARTA bus driver faces charges after falling asleep behind the wheel, crossing traffic lanes and crashing into a tree Sept. 7 in Dunwoody.

Sedan overturns multiple times in fatal Covington Highway crash

A driver died Sunday afternoon following a multi-vehicle rollover crash at a DeKalb County intersection, according to police.

West Nile virus found in more DeKalb County mosquito traps

DeKalb Public Health confirmed additional mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for West Nile virus in North Decatur and Brookhaven, bringing the countywide total to 10 positive traps without any human cases.

DeKalb County Police officer injured in standoff, suspect arrested

A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after being injured during a domestic dispute call that escalated into a shooting and an hours-long SWAT standoff.