DeKalb County deputy clerk dies of COVID-19

Three weeks ago, Dekalb deputy clerk Mary Jones was healthy and excited to return home from a trip. Days later she was admitted to the hospital, tested positive for COVID-19 and she never made it out alive.

Police: Missing 73-year-old veteran with Alzheimer’s, found

DeKalb County police canceled the Mattie's Call for a missing father and veteran who walked away from his nursing home Thursday night. 

Fired Georgia healthcare employee charged with burglarizing clinic

Since being fired from the facility, officers say they believe the ex-employee broke into the clinic at least five times.

DeKalb County apartment fire leaves 26 families without a home

A fire destroyed more than two dozen units at a DeKalb County apartment complex early Wednesday morning, displacing about 75 residents. 

Police: Drive-by shooting leaves 1 dead, another wounded

DeKalb County police are investigating a drive-by shooting overnight that left one man dead and a second victim hurt.    

Stone Mountain Park remains open despite attractions being closed

Hikers and joggers are few and far between on this sunny and clear day at Stone Mountain Park, but that may not be the case this weekend and next weekend as families seek alternatives for exercise and spring break activities.

Chamblee police search for suspect in series of car break-ins

While crime has slowed down because of the coronavirus, it hasn’t stopped altogether. Just ask the residents of the City of Chamblee Windsor Apartment Homes.

DeKalb County sheriff self-isolates after contact with COVID-19 patient

Just a few days after DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox outlined the plan to contain COVID 19 at one of metro Atlanta's jails, she learned she was exposed to a sergeant at the jail who's tested positive for the coronavirus. Sheriff Maddox said she decided to self-quarantine as a precaution—even though it's been 14 days since she made contact with the infected employee.

'COVID-19 Hotline' answers questions, provides resources for DeKalb County residents

People who live in DeKalb County have a new resource to get their questions about coronavirus answered. The county's health department opened an alternative to the state's hotline.

Brookhaven couple cancels wedding, donates flowers to cheer people up

A Brookhaven bride who was forced to cancel her wedding due to the coronavirus outbreak is turning her heartbreak into a heartwarming gesture to help others.