DeKalb County seeks increase in property taxes

DeKalb County says it intends to increase 2020 property taxes this year by more than seven percent over the rollback millage rate.

Deputies: Father wanted for abducting 6-month-old Clarkston boy, stabbing mother in custody

The man who abducted a 6-month-old Clarkston boy after stabbing the child's mother is now in custody, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office confirmed late Friday. This a day after the boy's abduction prompted a Levi's Call, Georgia's Amber Alert System.

Judge orders removal of Confederate memorial from Decatur Square

A DeKalb County Superior Court Judge has ruled the Confederate obelisk monument on the Decatur square is a public nuisance and must be removed immediately. This after an emergency hearing over Zoom on Friday.

Staff at Georgia senior facility head home after 75-day lockdown

There will be smiles and, perhaps, a few tears Saturday, as about 75 staff members of the Park Springs Life Plan Community in Stone Mountain, Georgia, are reunited with their friends and families for the first time since April 1, 2020.

Avondale Estates business showcases an 'odd-itorium' of objects

Looking for a one-of-a-kind place to explore here at home? The Odd's End is Metro Atlanta's neighborhood curiosity shop -- filled with strange stock from around the world.

Retired police major: We can all learn lessons from George Floyd's death

After the end of the peaceful protest, the retired officer said law enforcement officers and civilians should take steps to close the rift between them.

State, county officials spar over voting issues in Georgia Primary

Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger says his office is opening an investigation into voting problems in Fulton and DeKalb counties during the state's primary Tuesday.

5-year-old in coma after DeKalb County hit and run

A 5-year-old has been in a coma since Sunday after being hit by someone driving a stolen vehicle.

DeKalb County Superintendent finalist excited for opportunity

Just hours after being named the sole finalist for the DeKalb County School District Superintendent job, Cheryl Watson-Harris took questions from reporters.

DeKalb County sheriff promises review of agency's use of force policy

DeKalb County's sheriff has decided to give residents input in how the department will address its use of force policy review. 

23-year-old charged with murder in Wade Walker park hit and run

A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection to a series of hit and runs last month, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office confirmed Friday.

JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy

Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.

Trust Initiative to improve relations between police and the community

Protests are happening in cities across Georgia. That has led relationships between police and some communities to be torn apart. Some police departments in Georgia are taking a new approach to improve relations.