Church members vow to rebuild historic Lithonia church destroyed by fire
A historic church in DeKalb County was left in ruins after a devastating fire tore through its sanctuary overnight, and investigators believe a lightning strike may be to blame.
Lithonia Methodist church destroyed by fire during Tuesday's storms
Firefighters said they believe a lightning strike caused the fire, but they're waiting on investigators to confirm that.
Sleeping woman shot in home on McLain Lane overnight in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Police are investigating a shooting that left a woman in her 60s injured early Tuesday morning.
Water main break repaired near Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Spalding Drive
DeKalb County crews have repaired a 6-inch water main break at 5795 Chamblee Dunwoody Road.
Journalist Mario Guevara granted bail by Georgia immigration judge
Guevara has been in in ICE custody at Stewart Detention Center despite holding valid work authorization and pursuing a green card, according to his attorneys.
Arrest made in deadly shooting of 16-year-old in Brookhaven
Investigators say an anonymous tip helped them find a suspect in the deadly shooting of a 16-year-old near Buford Highway.
DeKalb County pauses plan to increase water rates
Officials said it's so the county can finish producing public education materials with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta.
Teen motorcyclist found dead days after crash in DeKalb County woods
DeKalb police said the 17-year-old boy's body was discovered at 1:40 p.m. Monday.
Woman attacks man with broken bottle at Doraville home, police say
One woman is facing charges after police say she attacked a man with a broken beer bottle at an Atlanta home over the weekend.
Funeral held for Georgia mother kept on life support while pregnant
Adriana Smith, the Georgia woman who was declared brain-dead but kept alive for months until her baby could be born, has been laid to rest.
Firefighter injured battling fire in north DeKalb County
The firefighter was injured when part of a building fell on him.
Terrified DeKalb family seeks escape after rental home targeted in teen shooting
A DeKalb County family wants to desperately leave their home after it was shot up on Memorial Day.
Tucker townhome fire leaves four firefighters injured, residents devastated
A fast-moving fire in Tucker engulfed three connected townhomes, injuring four DeKalb County firefighters who were hospitalized.
Georgia man convicted of blowing up ATM in $88,000 theft
Abdurrahim Jalal was convicted of using a pipe bomb to destroy an ATM in Decatur, Georgia, stealing approximately $88,000.
Longtime coach McCrary steps down, sparking debate in DeKalb County
Dr. Phillip McCrary, a respected coach with 30 years of experience, resigned after controversy over his disciplinary methods during a school trip.
Fayetteville family escapes injury as massive tree crashes through home during storm
A massive tree fell through Laura Hill's home during a storm, narrowly missing the bedrooms and her son, Wenton, who was outside checking on the cars.
DeKalb teen says he was wrongfully arrested while trying to go to the gym during protest
The 17-year-old says he was trying to go to the gym when police arrested him during a protest.
Rapper Silento begins 30-year prison sentence for killing of cousin
"Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" rapper Silentó has begun his decades-long prison sentence in DeKalb County after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the killing of his cousin.
Journalist Mario Guevara’s charges dropped after anti-ICE protest arrest
Charges against journalist Mario Guevara, arrested during an anti-ICE protest, have been dropped due to insufficient evidence for prosecution.
Reward offered for suspect in deadly shooting of 15-year-old near Brookhaven McDonald's
Brookhaven police are offering a $10,000 reward for information that helps them identify a suspect who shot and killed a 15-year-old on Clairmont Road earlier this month.