DeKalb County teacher resigns after accusation of disturbing social media post
The special education teacher accused of making a disturbing comment on Facebook is no longer employed with the DeKalb County Schools District, officials confirmed Friday morning.
The special education teacher accused of making a disturbing comment on Facebook is no longer employed with the DeKalb County Schools District, officials confirmed Friday morning.
DeKalb County teachers to be furloughed 1 day, following budget approval
Teachers within the DeKalb County School District will be furloughed a total of one day following a budget approval vote.
Teachers within the DeKalb County School District will be furloughed a total of one day following a budget approval vote.
Police: Badly decomposed body found in Stonecrest area
DeKalb County police are investigating after a badly decomposed body was found by a utility crew in the Stonecrest area Thursday morning.
DeKalb County police are investigating after a badly decomposed body was found by a utility crew in the Stonecrest area Thursday morning.
DeKalb County teachers fear furloughs are ahead
The new superintendent for DeKalb County Schools is expected to present her amended budget proposal this Friday to the school board. Some teachers are concerned about the possibility of furloughs because of COVID-19.
The new superintendent for DeKalb County Schools is expected to present her amended budget proposal this Friday to the school board. Some teachers are concerned about the possibility of furloughs because of COVID-19.
Special education teacher accused of making disturbing Facebook comment
Community members are outraged over a comment on Facebook that appears to be from the account of a metro Atlanta special education teacher. Dozens of FOX 5 viewers have voiced their concerns not only through emails but phone calls into our newsroom.
Community members are outraged over a comment on Facebook that appears to be from the account of a metro Atlanta special education teacher. Dozens of FOX 5 viewers have voiced their concerns not only through emails but phone calls into our newsroom.
High School football prep varies around Atlanta
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
Both Tucker and Dacula are scheduled to play Thursday September 3rd in the Corky Kell Classic, but to this point their preparation for the 2020 high school football season looks a lot different.
Brookhaven Police Chief awarded Georgia's 'Outstanding Chief of the Year'
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police recognized Brookhaven's police chief as the “Outstanding Chief of the Year”.
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police recognized Brookhaven's police chief as the “Outstanding Chief of the Year”.
Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park opens big new additions
Thanks to a $7.5 million dollar improvement project, Dunwoody's Brook Run Park has even more to offer local families during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Thanks to a $7.5 million dollar improvement project, Dunwoody's Brook Run Park has even more to offer local families during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
DeKalb County police release pictures of possible suspects in double shooting
DeKalb County police are searching for two suspects in an attempted robbery and double shooting.
DeKalb County police are searching for two suspects in an attempted robbery and double shooting.
Mattie's Call for missing 54-year-old DeKalb County man
Police in DeKalb County are searching for a 54-year-old man who was last seen Saturday. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued.
Police in DeKalb County are searching for a 54-year-old man who was last seen Saturday. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued.
DeKalb County commissioners pass amended ordinance requiring masks
DeKalb County joins the growing list of municipalities in Georgia defying the governor's executive order by issuing mask mandates.
DeKalb County joins the growing list of municipalities in Georgia defying the governor's executive order by issuing mask mandates.
Cities, counties in Georgia defying governor's order with mask mandates
A growing list of cities in Georgia have issued or plan to issue mandates, resolutions, or ordinances requiring face masks be worn in public as coronavirus cases continue to steadily climb.
A growing list of cities in Georgia have issued or plan to issue mandates, resolutions, or ordinances requiring face masks be worn in public as coronavirus cases continue to steadily climb.
Person of interest sought in Brookhaven Wingstop armed robbery
Police are looking for a person of interest in an armed robbery, which took place last month at a Wingstop.The robbery occured at Wingstop, located at 4060 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven the night of June 11.
Police are looking for a person of interest in an armed robbery, which took place last month at a Wingstop.The robbery occured at Wingstop, located at 4060 Peachtree Road in Brookhaven the night of June 11.
Driver charged under new Dunwoody law after hit and run with cyclist
A driver was charged with a new law in Dunwoody after hitting a cyclist. The cyclist knew all about the law because she helped write it.
A driver was charged with a new law in Dunwoody after hitting a cyclist. The cyclist knew all about the law because she helped write it.
3 more school districts work to solidify plans for upcoming school year
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.
Firefighter injured in blaze says she knew her fellow firefighters would rescue her
Dekalb County firefighter Viv Evans was battling a blaze in Stone Mountain when she got injured. Evans says even while flames were swirling around her, she knew without a doubt her fellow firefighters would get her out.
Dekalb County firefighter Viv Evans was battling a blaze in Stone Mountain when she got injured. Evans says even while flames were swirling around her, she knew without a doubt her fellow firefighters would get her out.
DeKalb school year to begin with virtual distance learning in mid-August
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.
DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.
Hiker rescued after falling in Stone Mountain Park
DeKalb County fire crews rescued a hiker at Stone Mountain after a terrifying fall on Sunday.
DeKalb County fire crews rescued a hiker at Stone Mountain after a terrifying fall on Sunday.
Police: Man killed after standoff with officers in Chamblee
Officers shot the man after they say he started to shoot at them during negotiations in a densely populated area of Chamblee.
Officers shot the man after they say he started to shoot at them during negotiations in a densely populated area of Chamblee.
Scammers target churches with phishing emails
A warning for churchgoers in metro Atlanta...beware of phishing emails from scammers.
A warning for churchgoers in metro Atlanta...beware of phishing emails from scammers.