DeKalb County

Former DeKalb County Sheriff's sergeant sentenced for running fake ID, credit card lab

January 28, 2021 3:58pm EST

A former DeKalb County sheriff’s sergeant was sentenced Thursday for running a fake credit card and ID lab while already in a work-release program for an earlier fraud conviction.

Baby girl rescued after tree falls on DeKalb County home

January 28, 2021 9:25am EST

The mother thought the loud boom was just lightning and it wasn't until the second crash that she realized a tree had smashed through her home.

Memorial to John Lewis replacing Decatur Confederate monument

January 28, 2021 7:28am EST

A memorial of the late congressman and civil rights pioneer John Lewis will replace a Confederate monument that once stood in Decatur Square.

Neighbors join together to help Decatur brothers repair home

January 28, 2021 6:37am EST

The two elderly brothers lost everything last year when a tree came crashing down on their Decatur home.

DEA raid suspected drug lab at DeKalb County home

January 27, 2021 11:23pm EST

The Drug Enforcement Administration conducting a drug bust in DeKalb County on Wednesday at a home where investigators said drugs were manufactured.

Scottsdale man arrested in connection to death of toddler

January 27, 2021 4:48pm EST

A 23-year-old Scottdale man was arrested this week in connection to the death of a toddler, deputies said.

Dunwoody police searching for suspect connected to string of home burglaries

January 27, 2021 2:09pm EST

Dunwoody police are asking for the public's help in their efforts to locate and identify a suspect connected to a string of home robberies.

Police: Missing 13-year-old DeKalb County girl found safe

January 27, 2021 12:30pm EST

If you've seen Sharleigh Morrow please call DeKalb County police.

Operation Fugitives 2021 nets 44 for outstanding warrants

January 26, 2021 11:02pm EST

Half a dozen agencies joined forces to arrest people with outstanding warrants for felonies and domestic violence in DeKalb County Tuesday. "Operation Fugitives 2021" led authorities to more than a hundred locations and landed them with dozens of arrests.

Service dog stolen in armed carjacking, owner says

January 26, 2021 6:29pm EST

Frank Gonzalez was carjacked while getting gas at the Texaco gas station on Gresham Road in Dekalb county Saturday night.

Police: 2 juveniles shot inside DeKalb County apartment

January 25, 2021 10:21pm EST

Three juveniles were injured in a shooting on Monday under investigation by the DeKalb County Police Department.

Burgers with Buck: Hot Betty’s Breakfast Bar

January 22, 2021 8:44am EST

This cool spot on Main Street in Tucker has a lot more going for it than just a great name.

Missing 20-year-old Brookhaven cyclist found safely

January 21, 2021 11:14am EST

Kalil Shariff Khan has been found safe after being missing for days.

12-year-old Georgia trumpeter to perform at Biden inauguration parade

January 20, 2021 8:52am EST

During the summer, 12-year-old Jason Zgonc of Decatur, Georgia played his trumpet outside of Emory Decatur Hospital to bring "happiness and hope" to health care workers.

Dekalb County police investigating deadly hit and run

January 19, 2021 11:41pm EST

Dekalb County Police said someone hit Demetrius Bigby on January 11th. He died two days later from his injuries. His family is urging the driver come forward.

Georgia needs more people to help distribute COVID-19 vaccine

January 19, 2021 7:54pm EST

As more people become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, there's a need for more help to administer it. Georgia's Department of Public Health told FOX 5, it's beginning to get more requests from medical and non-medical professionals who are willing to help.