Firefighters: 18 people injured in Lithonia apartment fire

Firefighter in DeKalb County confirmed multiple people were injured during a two-alarm apartment fire on Friday afternoon in Lithonia.

DeKalb sheriff tests positive for COVID-19

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says that DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox has tested positive for COVID-19.  

SWAT situation at DeKalb synagogue ends

A heavy police presence closed a portion of a highly traveled road in DeKalb County Wednesday morning into the early afternoon.

Apartment fire forces dozens of people from their homes

More than a dozen people have found themselves to be homeless after an overnight apartment fire forced them from their homes.

Man critically injured in Glenwood Road apartment shooting

Police are investigating what led to a man being shot at an apartment complex along Glenwood Road on Tuesday evening.

Spruill Gallery makes 'shopping local' easy with annual market

Unique gift ideas line the shelves at Dunwoody's Spruill Gallery, which has transformed into a marketplace showcasing the work of local artists.

Georgia schools continue debate of in-person learning for spring 2021 semester

There is no doubt that COVID-19 is on the rise in Georgia. In DeKalb County alone, there have been more than 27,000 confirmed cases, according to state health officials. The rate of cases is on the rise as well. That is something the DeKalb County School Board COVID Task Force kept in mind as they met on Monday to decide if classes should remain completely virtual for the spring 2021 semester.

Parents hold rally demanding in-person learning option

Parents and students from DeKalb County and Atlanta Public Schools held a rally on Sunday demanding school leaders give parents the option of sending their kids back to school. The group gathered in front of Piedmont Park to make their voices heard.

Man charged in deadly shooting of young girl in Lithonia home

Police in DeKalb County have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl on Friday afternoon.

Police: 11-year-old, 16-year-old hospitalized in Stone Mountain shooting

The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old to the hospital Friday night.

Entrepreneurs pay for over $40K in groceries at metro Atlanta Kroger

The shoppers at the Decatur Kroger were shocked when all their groceries were paid for by a group of Atlanta entrepreneurs.

DeKalb woman encourages high-risk groups to get COVID vaccine

Vanzetta Evans says loved ones were initially concerned when she told them she was participating in the Moderna vaccine trial. She was compelled to help when she saw the impact COVID-19 was having on her community.

DeKalb to distribute additional 10,000 COVID-19 mask and sanitizer kits

The COVID-19 Care Kits contain two non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer along with a card with tips on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.