Hundreds of volunteers help paint 'Black Lives Matter' mural in Decatur roadway
City commissioners approved a $16,000 "Black Lives Matter" painting in early August, hiring artists to lay the template for volunteers to then fill in.
City commissioners approved a $16,000 "Black Lives Matter" painting in early August, hiring artists to lay the template for volunteers to then fill in.
Video: Police vehicle sent on collision course with officer after being struck by impaired driver
An officer was struck by his own patrol car after an impaired driver crashed into it as the officer was responding to a DUI call, Dunwoody Police said.
An officer was struck by his own patrol car after an impaired driver crashed into it as the officer was responding to a DUI call, Dunwoody Police said.
Decatur police search for missing 29-year-old man
Decatur police are searching for a missing 29-year-old man last seen Sunday in East Atlanta.
Decatur police are searching for a missing 29-year-old man last seen Sunday in East Atlanta.
DeKalb police searching for suspect in double shooting
DeKalb police are investigating a shooting that injured two Thursday.
DeKalb police are investigating a shooting that injured two Thursday.
Lack of laptops stand in the way of virtual learning for some DeKalb County students
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
The school year is underway for students in the Dekalb County School District but some don't have what they need to learn virtually.
COVID-19 closes Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum in DeKalb County
The task of packing up tens of thousands of artifacts and relics is tough for 73-year-old James Horton. He created the Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum back home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1979. After several moves over the decades, he settled down at North Dekalb Mall off Lawrenceville Highway in 2014. He never imagined the day he'd have to close the eclectic museum.
The task of packing up tens of thousands of artifacts and relics is tough for 73-year-old James Horton. He created the Sights and Sounds Black Cultural Museum back home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1979. After several moves over the decades, he settled down at North Dekalb Mall off Lawrenceville Highway in 2014. He never imagined the day he'd have to close the eclectic museum.
Parents say they were blindsided by DeKalb County Schools decision to push back fall sports
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
Fall sports are being pushed back across several metro Atlanta counties. The latest announcement came on Friday from the DeKalb County School District. Several parents said they found out about the announcement from a Facebook post. They said they feel the district has not been transparent.
COVID-19 patient released from Emory Hospital after more than 3 months
A Union City man is thankful to be back home with his family after spending more than three months in the hospital with COVID-19.
A Union City man is thankful to be back home with his family after spending more than three months in the hospital with COVID-19.
Rapper 21 Savage donates laptops to DeKalb County students
It was part of the rapper's fifth annual back-to-school event known as Issa Back 2 School Drive.
It was part of the rapper's fifth annual back-to-school event known as Issa Back 2 School Drive.
Photos: Demonstrators face off at tense Stone Mountain protests
After several hours of mostly peaceful demonstrations on Saturday in Stone Mountain, large numbers of police moved in to disperse the crowds when fights broke out.
After several hours of mostly peaceful demonstrations on Saturday in Stone Mountain, large numbers of police moved in to disperse the crowds when fights broke out.
Tensions rise, protesters clash during Stone Mountain demonstrations
Protesters clashed in the streets of Stone Mountain for hours Saturday morning, as several militia groups and Black Lives Matter protesters rallied on Main Street.
Protesters clashed in the streets of Stone Mountain for hours Saturday morning, as several militia groups and Black Lives Matter protesters rallied on Main Street.
Stone Mountain Park closes ahead of dual demonstrations
Stone Mountain Park closed on Saturday due to safety concerns over dual, counter-protests planned for this weekend.
Stone Mountain Park closed on Saturday due to safety concerns over dual, counter-protests planned for this weekend.
DeKalb County Schools delays all 2020 fall athletics
DeKalb County School District announced Friday that all athletic activity for the 2020 fall season will be delayed until the end of September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DeKalb County School District announced Friday that all athletic activity for the 2020 fall season will be delayed until the end of September due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man wanted in DeKalb County motel murder arrested
A man wanted for the murder of a 38-year-old man at a DeKalb County motel earlier this month.
A man wanted for the murder of a 38-year-old man at a DeKalb County motel earlier this month.
DeKalb County homeowners to see relief on property taxes
Homeowners in DeKalb County will soon see some relief on their property taxes. About $119 million in relied
Homeowners in DeKalb County will soon see some relief on their property taxes. About $119 million in relied
'Massive' metro Atlanta heroin bust may be largest in Georgia history
Officials say the heroin bust may be the largest ever in Georgia history.
Officials say the heroin bust may be the largest ever in Georgia history.
Police: DeKalb officer assaulted by stick-wielding man
A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after officials say he was attacked by a man with a large stick.
A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after officials say he was attacked by a man with a large stick.
2 women remain in DeKalb Sheriff runoff
Melody Maddox faces former DeKalb County Sheriff's employee Ruth "The Truth" Stringer, who recently retired from the county after 30 years with the sheriff's office.
Melody Maddox faces former DeKalb County Sheriff's employee Ruth "The Truth" Stringer, who recently retired from the county after 30 years with the sheriff's office.
Georgia woman receives strange tablets in the mail from China
A Lithonia woman is speaking out after she said she received a mysterious package of what appeared to be pills or some type of chalky white tablets.
A Lithonia woman is speaking out after she said she received a mysterious package of what appeared to be pills or some type of chalky white tablets.
Rape suspect involved in earlier chase where deputy K-9 died in custody
The rape suspect that was being chased by a K-9 deputy when it was shot and killed by a plain-clothed officer has been taken into custody.
The rape suspect that was being chased by a K-9 deputy when it was shot and killed by a plain-clothed officer has been taken into custody.