Family of 4 escapes after blaze guts Stone Mountain-area home
A fast-moving fire gutted a Stone Mountain area home on Friday night.
A fast-moving fire gutted a Stone Mountain area home on Friday night.
Suspects in separate murders arrested at same DeKalb County home
Two men wanted for separate murders in DeKalb County were arrested at the same Decatur home Friday morning.
Two men wanted for separate murders in DeKalb County were arrested at the same Decatur home Friday morning.
Fire causes heavy damage to DeKalb County wing restaurant
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive.
DeKalb County committee advances plan for homeless center after library shooting
A DeKalb County commission committee advanced a plan Thursday evening to open a day center for people who are homeless.
A DeKalb County commission committee advanced a plan Thursday evening to open a day center for people who are homeless.
Psychologist found 'guilty but mentally ill' in Decatur crash that killed child
59-year-old Michelle Wierson was convicted of vehicular homicide on Wednesday, years after she slammed into a car stopped at a Decatur intersection, leading to the death of a 5-year-old boy in 2018.
59-year-old Michelle Wierson was convicted of vehicular homicide on Wednesday, years after she slammed into a car stopped at a Decatur intersection, leading to the death of a 5-year-old boy in 2018.
15 dogs seized after fatal DeKalb County mauling
A DeKalb County woman was mauled to death by her dogs Tuesday, leading to an overcapacity crisis at the local animal shelter.
A DeKalb County woman was mauled to death by her dogs Tuesday, leading to an overcapacity crisis at the local animal shelter.
DeKalb deputies arrest teen suspect in 2024 fatal shooting of Samuel Dorsey
An 18-year-old was arrested in Ellenwood on Thursday for the 2024 murder of Samuel Dorsey at the Parc 1000 Apartments.
An 18-year-old was arrested in Ellenwood on Thursday for the 2024 murder of Samuel Dorsey at the Parc 1000 Apartments.
DeKalb police investigating overnight incident in Stonecrest area
DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.
DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.
3 Mexican nationals accused of running Brookhaven meth lab
Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday.
Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday.
Arson spree: 1 jailed, another sought after intentional fires in Dunwoody
Police are searching for a second arsonist after a string of early morning fires swept through woodlines in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs on Wednesday.
Police are searching for a second arsonist after a string of early morning fires swept through woodlines in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs on Wednesday.
Multi-state raid targeting ‘gold bar scam’ includes Decatur jewelry store
A DeKalb County jewelry store was raided on Wednesday as part of a multi-state “gold bar scam" probe being led by Texas investigators.
A DeKalb County jewelry store was raided on Wednesday as part of a multi-state “gold bar scam" probe being led by Texas investigators.
'I feel violated': Chamblee small business owner shares video of suspected wallet thief
A masked walk-in thief stole a wallet from a locked Chamblee business, charging nearly $15,000 to credit cards.
A masked walk-in thief stole a wallet from a locked Chamblee business, charging nearly $15,000 to credit cards.
Delivery driver arrested after pointing laser-sighted gun at Brookhaven restaurant over slow service
A 36-year-old food delivery driver is accused of pointing a gun at the front of a restaurant after becoming angered over slow service.
A 36-year-old food delivery driver is accused of pointing a gun at the front of a restaurant after becoming angered over slow service.
Urgent warning about overcrowding at DeKalb County animal shelter
The animal shelter in DeKalb County is putting out an urgent warning that the facility is overcrowded.
The animal shelter in DeKalb County is putting out an urgent warning that the facility is overcrowded.
Decatur launches WatchFest ‘26 volunteer program
Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.
Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.
DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.
Man previously deported now accused of trafficking from Brookhaven apartment
A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.
A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.
‘Die Hard’ in DeKalb? Armed burglar found hiding in business air vent
A burglary suspect is behind bars after a high-stakes search through a local business’s ventilation system early Monday morning.
A burglary suspect is behind bars after a high-stakes search through a local business’s ventilation system early Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 injured in targeted Highway 78 shooting in DeKalb County
One fatality and two serious injuries resulted from a targeted shooting Monday morning on Highway 78.
One fatality and two serious injuries resulted from a targeted shooting Monday morning on Highway 78.
High winds hamper DeKalb firefighters battling house fires
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.