Officer morale drops, sick calls increase following charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Retired DeKalb County Police Major K.D. Johnson told FOX 5's Portia Bruner he's been hearing from Atlanta police officers nonstop since Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced felony charges against the two law officers connected to the fatal June 12 shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Retired DeKalb County Police Major K.D. Johnson told FOX 5's Portia Bruner he's been hearing from Atlanta police officers nonstop since Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced felony charges against the two law officers connected to the fatal June 12 shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Cheryl Watson-Harris formally approved as DeKalb County School Superintendent
Cheryl Watson-Harris has been officially selected as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, the county's Board of Education announced Thursday.
Cheryl Watson-Harris has been officially selected as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, the county's Board of Education announced Thursday.
Police: Man shot in Brookhaven apartment complex
A man is fighting for his life after getting shot at a Brookhaven apartment complex.
A man is fighting for his life after getting shot at a Brookhaven apartment complex.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police: No injuries after driver accidentally crashes into Dunwoody furniture store
Many places are now offering drive-up service across metro Atlanta because of the coronavirus, but a furniture store in Dunwoody was not one of those.
Many places are now offering drive-up service across metro Atlanta because of the coronavirus, but a furniture store in Dunwoody was not one of those.
Police looking for suspect in DeKalb County robbery and shooting
Police need your help identifying a man wanted for questioning connected to a shooting in DeKalb County.
Police need your help identifying a man wanted for questioning connected to a shooting in DeKalb County.
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.
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.
DeKalb County extending voting hours at all polling locations
In one DeKalb County polling place, voting has been extended until after 10 p.m.
In one DeKalb County polling place, voting has been extended until after 10 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Big Miller Grove Baptist Church holds parade for congregation's graduates
The times they are a-changing. That seems to be the theme for June in what is turning out to be quite a unique year.
The times they are a-changing. That seems to be the theme for June in what is turning out to be quite a unique year.
DeKalb County Board of Education discusses plan to re-open schools
Board member Stan Jester explained the possibilities for re-opening for the 2020-2021 school year.
Board member Stan Jester explained the possibilities for re-opening for the 2020-2021 school year.
Police: Man arrested after series of carjackings while trying to flee scene of girlfriend's murder
Sandy Springs police said they arrested a man after he shot and killed his girlfriend and then shot a driver during a series of carjacking attempts while trying to flee from the scene.
Sandy Springs police said they arrested a man after he shot and killed his girlfriend and then shot a driver during a series of carjacking attempts while trying to flee from the scene.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.