Teens honored for saving life of DeKalb County grandmother

A DeKalb County grandmother is counting her blessings. Thursday, she got to publicly thank her two brave teenage grandsons for saving her life.

DeKalb Health director leaves for job at White House

She has led the DeKalb County Board of Health for more than 16 years, but next month, Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Ford will start her new role at the White House.

Teen wounded in DeKalb County apartment shooting

Stunned residents gathered near the scene of a DeKalb County apartment complex that left a 19-year-old male wounded. DeKalb County detectives worked into the evening on Wednesday collecting evidence.

Man wanted for 2 metro Atlanta armed robberies

Police have obtained a warrant for a man who investigators said committed two armed robberies in metro Atlanta just days apart in June 2020.

Part of I-85 closed for 'emergency repairs' following tractor trailer crash

Emergency repairs were taking place along Interstate 85 Tuesday afternoon following a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer earlier in the day.

Officer fatally shot man that lunged with knife, officials say

Police in DeKalb County said the Georgia Bureau of Investigation opened a case in a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place Monday night. Officials said an officer shot a suspect who was lunging at them with a knife. 

Decatur parents petition school district to place superintendent on leave

For months, several City Schools of Decatur parents have petitioned the system to put the superintendent on leave and not renew his contract.

Overturned truck knocks down sign on I-285, southbound lanes reopened

All southbound lanes on Interstate 285 in DeKalb County were closed after a major accident for about 8 hours on Monday. They have since reopened.

DeKalb police investigate separate shootings Friday evening

Police in DeKalb County are investigating two shootings that occurred miles and minutes from each other on Friday evening.

DeKalb County police still looking for driver who caused crash, killing 4 people

DeKalb County Police are looking for the driver who hit five men along I-285 and Moreland Avenue in DeKalb County in February. Four of the victims died from their injuries.

Georgia students' anti-human trafficking device makes finals of national contest

A Georgia middle school class's device to help fight human trafficking has made the finals in a national contest, and you can help them win the whole thing.