Decatur speed limit changes: What drivers need to know about new 5 mph reductions
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
27-year-old Decatur woman arrested for child sex exploitation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 27-year-old Decatur woman on a charge of sexual exploitation of children following an investigation into her alleged online activity.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 27-year-old Decatur woman on a charge of sexual exploitation of children following an investigation into her alleged online activity.
Decatur man sentenced in murder of missing woman on vacation
Bornold Alastair Eberhart is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman while the two were vacationing in South Carolina together in 2023.
Bornold Alastair Eberhart is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman while the two were vacationing in South Carolina together in 2023.
Federal agents seize 5 kilograms of fentanyl in metro Atlanta
Two men are in federal custody following back-to-back drug busts in metro Atlanta that netted five kilograms of fentanyl, enough of the lethal synthetic opioid to potentially kill millions.
Two men are in federal custody following back-to-back drug busts in metro Atlanta that netted five kilograms of fentanyl, enough of the lethal synthetic opioid to potentially kill millions.
Authorities arrest person of interest in killing of USPS carrier
Law enforcement has arrested a person of interest in connection with the death of a USPS carrier killed while delivering mail in Decatur last week, authorities confirmed.
Law enforcement has arrested a person of interest in connection with the death of a USPS carrier killed while delivering mail in Decatur last week, authorities confirmed.
Family of postal worker killed in DeKalb County: 'I can’t believe it. I’m dazed'
The family of a postal worker shot and killed in DeKalb County is in disbelief as federal investigators work to track the gunman.
The family of a postal worker shot and killed in DeKalb County is in disbelief as federal investigators work to track the gunman.
57-year-old inmate dies at DeKalb County Jail
A 57-year-old inmate died while in custody at the DeKalb County Jail over the weekend, according to authorities.
A 57-year-old inmate died while in custody at the DeKalb County Jail over the weekend, according to authorities.
USPS mail carrier killed in Decatur: Federal investigators offer reward in case
Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week.
Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week.
Lanes blocked on I-285 by Covington Highway after tractor-trailer crash
All lanes are temporarily closed after a crash on Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County, transportation officials said Sunday morning.
All lanes are temporarily closed after a crash on Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County, transportation officials said Sunday morning.
Man killed during police chase over license cover just blocks from home
The family of a man killed during a police chase said they want the driver found and for justice to be served.
The family of a man killed during a police chase said they want the driver found and for justice to be served.
New affordable housing community for seniors opens in Decatur
A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday in Decatur, located just a quarter of a mile from accessible transportation, officials said.
A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday in Decatur, located just a quarter of a mile from accessible transportation, officials said.
DeKalb County Schools proposes closing 27 schools, repurposing 8
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
17-year-old killed in car on Meadowglenn Village Lane named in fundraiser
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
Resolution condemning ICE withdrawn by DeKalb commissioners
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
Victim, suspect identified in shooting at Memorial Bend shopping center
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday at a busy DeKalb County shopping center off Memorial Drive.
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday at a busy DeKalb County shopping center off Memorial Drive.
Ex-DeKalb officer accused in 2022 fatal shooting enters Alford plea
A former DeKalb County Police Department officer charged in connection with the shooting death of a Stone Mountain man was sentenced on Wednesday.
A former DeKalb County Police Department officer charged in connection with the shooting death of a Stone Mountain man was sentenced on Wednesday.
Surveyor finds skeletal remains in woods near Perimeter Center Parkway
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered in the woods near Perimeter Center Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered in the woods near Perimeter Center Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Lakeside High School student
A woman accused of crashing a car when she was 18, leading to the death of a Lakeside High School student and leaving two other students injured, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the wreck on Tuesday.
A woman accused of crashing a car when she was 18, leading to the death of a Lakeside High School student and leaving two other students injured, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the wreck on Tuesday.
Decatur Library reopens with mandatory security screening after shooting
The Decatur Library reopened Tuesday with a new security checkpoint and a mandatory back-entrance policy following a recent shooting incident.
The Decatur Library reopened Tuesday with a new security checkpoint and a mandatory back-entrance policy following a recent shooting incident.