DeKalb County to send alert regarding COVID-19 before Thanksgiving

DeKalb County has activated its CodeRED alert warning system to encourage residents and visitors to stay safe during the holidays.

DeKalb County church to giveaway food to thousands during drive-through event

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on food insecurities among low income and middle-class families that struggle to make it from check to check. With that in mind, the pastor of New Birth Cathedral in DeKalb County said his church has a responsibility to serve the thousands of families who've come to rely on their weekend food giveaways. Rev. Jamal Bryant said 5,000 families are expected to show up for Thanksgiving turkeys and vegetables Saturday morning.

DeKalb County elections manager fired over errors found in ballot audit

An election manager in DeKalb County has been fired after a series of errors were uncovered during the state-ordered audit of the presidential race that ended Wednesday.

Principal praises students, staff for lack of COVID-19 infections during in-person classes

The principal of a metro Atlanta school that's had no cases of COVID-19 urges families to use caution as the holiday season approaches. The staff and students at St. Thomas More have successfully dodged the respiratory virus and one parent credit the stringent protocols in place at the school.

Wanted DeKalb County murder suspect captured

Authorities have arrested a man wanted in connection to a murder in DeKalb County last month.

Police: Missing Georgia man desperately needs dialysis

Chamblee police are searching for a man who has been missing for months and needs medical attention.

DeKalb residents concerned over lack of representative for District 90

Some residents in DeKalb County are concerned that their statehouse will not have representation when the legislature starts in January. 

Driver find man shot to death on DeKalb County road

Police in DeKalb County are looking for a killer after a driver found a man shot to death in a road.

Prosecutors: Ex-officer and Gangster Disciple sentenced

A former police officer and Gangster Disciples member was sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release for racketeering conspiracy involving murder, federal prosecutors in Atlanta announced Monday.

DeKalb teachers, band members showcased in catchy COVID-19 video

A pair of DeKalb County teachers created a video on how to remain socially distant and hygiene-conscious in a COVID-19 pandemic.

Fulton, DeKalb complete retally audit earlier than anticipated

Fulton and DeKalb counties have wrapped up retallying votes from the statewide audit for the presidential race. Both counties said they finished sooner than expected.

Dunwoody residents infuriated by residential deer hunting

Several people living in Dunwoody are furious about dead deer found in their yards. They said the way the deer are being hunted in their neighborhood could put their families in danger.

Police: Driver who struck and killed man, saw victim, drove off

The driver who police said struck and killed a pedestrian in Tucker on Wednesday morning stopped, got out, briefly looked at the victim, and then just drove off. Police are now asking for the public’s help in finding that driver and possibly another involved.

Drivers, spectators will now face jail time, $1,000 fine for street racing in Doraville

The Street Racing and Spectator Ordinance would fine organizers and driver $1,000. Spectators would face a fine up to $1,000. The law says anyone who participates faces up to six months in jail.

City of Dunwoody approves grant to help local businesses

The City of Dunwoody is lending a hand to local businesses that have taken a hit during the coronavirus pandemic.