Police: Daughter arrested, charged with murder in elderly mother's death

A Lithonia woman was arrested and charged with Felony Murder after her elderly mother died as a result of neglect, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday. 

Clayton County's most wanted connected to deadly crash earlier this month

Clayton County deputies say they’re one step closer to justice for a 17-year-old’s family. The county sheriff revealed Wednesday two of the four men who deputies believe were inside of a car at the time of a deadly crash, top the most wanted list. 

Snapshot: Coronavirus cases in metro Atlanta for Tuesday

Besides an early cluster outbreak in the Albany region, metro Atlanta continues to be the hardest-hit area of reported coronavirus cases. The greatest number of COVID-19 cases have been Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb counties.

Many kids face 'really sad' summer without camp

Summer camp is a rite of passage for millions of American youngsters. This year it's an experience many will miss because of COVID-19.

Brookhaven police say missing 7-year-old boy has been found; father arrested

Police in Brookhaven said they found a 7-year-old boy shortly before 10 p.m. Monday who had been missing for nearly seven hours and took his father into custody.

Police: Man at large after shooting at his mother

DeKalb SWAT units are investigating after a possible domestic violence situation at a DeKalb County neighborhood Saturday afternoon.

State, county partnership helps cash-strapped farmers and struggling families

Dante Smith is one of the hundreds of people who were in line Friday before the gates at a food giveaway in Clarkston even opened. He lays tile for a living but hasn't worked since the deadly coronavirus flat-lined much of Georgia's workforce. He said he wasn't shocked to see the long line of families waiting for free boxes of food.

Police: Foul play suspected in missing teen investigation

DeKalb County police said Friday they now believe a 16-year-old who was originally thought to be a runaway, now believe the teenager was taken against his will.

DeKalb County deputies track down domestic violence suspects

 More than 160 men and women were killed in 2019 at the hands of either a domestic partner or a family member, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox. She said that number is too high and that's why she's dedicating a team of deputies responsible for those types of violent acts.

DeKalb County police investigate fatal shooting

DeKalb County police say one person died following a double shooting Wednesday night. 

Dry cleaners losing business as more people work from home

Georgia's shelter in place order is lifted, but many people are still working from home.  A local businessman says it's having a devastating impact on the dry cleaning industry.

Chamblee City Councilman attends public hearing, tests positive for COVID-19

Officials say a person who attended the meeting became symptomatic after the recent City Council meeting and eventually tested positive for COVID-19.