New housing and screenings measures in place at DeKalb jail after 3 test positive for coronavirus
Two inmates and one employee at the DeKalb County Jail tested positive for Covid19 in March, according to DeKalb Sheriff Melody Maddox. Now, all of the 1,383 inmates at the DeKalb County Jail are under a 14-day quarantine that started earlier this week.
Two inmates and one employee at the DeKalb County Jail tested positive for Covid19 in March, according to DeKalb Sheriff Melody Maddox. Now, all of the 1,383 inmates at the DeKalb County Jail are under a 14-day quarantine that started earlier this week.
DeKalb County issued 'shelter-in-place' order until further notice
DeKalb County has updated its state of emergency adding a “shelter-in-place” order.
DeKalb County has updated its state of emergency adding a “shelter-in-place” order.
Atlanta college alumni cheer up mother of coronavirus victim
An 84-year-old Atlanta mother who lost her daughter to the coronavirus admits it has been days since she's had so much fun.
An 84-year-old Atlanta mother who lost her daughter to the coronavirus admits it has been days since she's had so much fun.
Serta Simmons Bedding to donate thousands of mattresses to New York medical facilities
Serta Simmons Bedding is sending 10,000 mattresses to New York.
Serta Simmons Bedding is sending 10,000 mattresses to New York.
Police: Woman found shot next to young girl inside DeKalb County motel room
Police in DeKalb County said they are investigating a deadly shooting a motel Friday afternoon.
Police in DeKalb County said they are investigating a deadly shooting a motel Friday afternoon.
DeKalb County restaurant hosts charity concert on eve of shutdown
Monday, the owner of Napoleon's Restaurant in Oak Grove was forced to cease operations, laying off his entire staff and warning his clientele that if things don't turn around soon, the situation could become permanent. Last week Sean Keenan, the owner of Napoleon's, created a temporary drive-thru in order to try and stay in business during the downturn created by the COVID-19 restrictions.
Monday, the owner of Napoleon's Restaurant in Oak Grove was forced to cease operations, laying off his entire staff and warning his clientele that if things don't turn around soon, the situation could become permanent. Last week Sean Keenan, the owner of Napoleon's, created a temporary drive-thru in order to try and stay in business during the downturn created by the COVID-19 restrictions.
DeKalb County bans in-person dining, issues state of emergency
Residents in DeKalb County are under a state of emergency effective Monday March 23, as county officials work to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Residents in DeKalb County are under a state of emergency effective Monday March 23, as county officials work to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Family of courthouse employee who died from the coronavirus remembered as wife, grandmother
A metro Atlanta family is baffled and heartbroken after their loved one died of the coronavirus.
A metro Atlanta family is baffled and heartbroken after their loved one died of the coronavirus.
DeKalb County sheriff: Inmate, employee test positive for the coronavirus
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday an employee and an inmate have both tested positive for the coronavirus. Deputies said the employee and inmate did not have contact.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday an employee and an inmate have both tested positive for the coronavirus. Deputies said the employee and inmate did not have contact.
Second CDC employee tests positive for coronavirus
A second Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the agency confirmed Tuesday.
A second Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, the agency confirmed Tuesday.
Georgia community puts together a drive-by birthday parade for 4-year-old girl
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard to explain to a 4-year-old why no one can come over to celebrate their birthday. That’s why Dunwoody community members decided to celebrate in a unique way, while keeping their distance.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard to explain to a 4-year-old why no one can come over to celebrate their birthday. That’s why Dunwoody community members decided to celebrate in a unique way, while keeping their distance.
Truck drivers struggling to keep up with demand, but say there is no food shortage
Truck drivers are busier than ever keeping supply chains running across the country.
Truck drivers are busier than ever keeping supply chains running across the country.
Volunteers sew masks to aid healthcare workers
As plenty of people are looking for new in-home activities, a fairly familiar hobby is finding a way to help those fighting the coronavirus.
As plenty of people are looking for new in-home activities, a fairly familiar hobby is finding a way to help those fighting the coronavirus.
Lithonia church holds drive in church service to keep worshipers healthy
The 3D Church in Lithonia is starting a "Pull Up and Praise" drive in church service to help worshipers stay healthy during the coronavirus outbreak.
The 3D Church in Lithonia is starting a "Pull Up and Praise" drive in church service to help worshipers stay healthy during the coronavirus outbreak.
FBI offering $10K reward in search for serial Georgia Family Dollar robber
The FBI says since January the armed suspect has targeted nearly a dozen Family Dollar stores across metro Atlanta.
The FBI says since January the armed suspect has targeted nearly a dozen Family Dollar stores across metro Atlanta.
Brookhaven police nab pig perpetrator
The Brookhaven Police Department responded to an unusual and entertaining call over the weekend.
The Brookhaven Police Department responded to an unusual and entertaining call over the weekend.
DeKalb County Courthouse to close after possible coronavirus exposure
Officials say they were notified Friday that a staff member of the Clerk of the Superior Court may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Officials say they were notified Friday that a staff member of the Clerk of the Superior Court may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Police: Woman struck, killed by car in DeKalb County
Police in DeKalb County are investigating a second pedestrian accident Friday, this one turned deadly.
Police in DeKalb County are investigating a second pedestrian accident Friday, this one turned deadly.
2 children struck by car while crossing a DeKalb County road
DeKalb County police said two young children were struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon.
DeKalb County police said two young children were struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon.
Family of 93-year-old veteran shot, killed during robbery attempt speaks out
A DeKalb county family is horrified by masked gunmen who shot and killed the patriarch of their family.
A DeKalb county family is horrified by masked gunmen who shot and killed the patriarch of their family.