Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call
A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.
Man shot multiple times on Lavista Road Monday night
A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times Monday night in the 3700 block of Lavista Road.
Body of man missing for 4 years found in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police officials are investigating after the body of a Lucky Hawkins who
Female pedestrian dies after being struck on Covington Highway
A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Monday on Covington Highway, according to DeKalb County police.
Man injured in DeKalb shooting on Whitney Chase, suspect arrested
DeKalb County police are investigating a Sunday morning shooting that left a man injured inside a Jeep on Whitney Chase.
Cyclists hold memorial ride for 16-year-old killed in Tucker crash
Cyclists in Atlanta held a memorial ride for 16-year-old Kadar Alexander, who was killed in a Tucker e-bike crash, as his parents call for stronger safety measures and reflect on his lasting impact.
Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association host annual grocery giveaway
The Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association hosted their annual Grocery Giveaway Food Drive, helping more than 450 families as food insecurity grows amid rising prices and lingering effects of the government shutdown.
Another family says special needs child sexually assaulted on DeKalb school bus
The DeKalb County School District now says three students were involved in an alleged sexual assault on a school bus on October 22.
Woman shot during gunfire exchange in DeKalb hostage call
A woman was taken to the hospital after an exchange of gunfire with police early Friday morning in a DeKalb County neighborhood.
Fugitive tries to avoid arrest by barricading himself in attic: deputies
Kyle Diavonte McKoy, 33, of Stone Mountain, was arrested and eventually taken to the DeKalb County Jail.
Atlanta man accused of exposing himself, harassing a woman at Kirkwood home
A DeKalb County grand jury on Friday indicted Rodney Lee Stroud, 53, on two counts of aggravated stalking, public indecency, and peeping Tom.
DeKalb County delays vote on zoning for data centers
The debate over data centers in DeKalb County continues after local leaders postponed a key vote on new regulations Thursday night.
Transgender Day of Remembrance in Decatur honors those 'stolen' by 'hatred' and 'indifference'
Organizers reported at least 27 transgender, nonbinary and Two-Spirit people killed in the U.S. since last November.
Tucker forum weighs creating city police force as debate grows
DeKalb officials highlighted major investments that improved response times, recruiting and police retention in Tucker.
Suspect arrested in deadly Halloween shooting at Decatur gas station
Deputies arrested Cortez Florence on Thursday in the fatal Halloween shooting of Quintin Lewis.
DeKalb County approves $78M EMS contract to boost ambulance coverage
DeKalb County approved a five-year, nearly $78 million contract to expand ambulance coverage and improve EMS response times.
DeKalb approves $45M hangar project at PDK Airport
DeKalb commissioners approved a $45 million Sky Harbour hangar development at PDK in a 6-1 vote.
Family says non-verbal 7-year-old assaulted on DeKalb school bus
A DeKalb County family is frustrated after DeKalb school officials told them their 7-year-old with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on the school bus.
2 dead after wrong-way driver crash on I-285EB at Buford Highway
A fatal crash closed several lanes early Thursday morning on Interstate 285 eastbound near Buford Highway.
Thousands line up for Thanksgiving meal giveaway at New Birth Baptist
Families began lining up the night before, highlighting year-round food insecurity.