Atlanta retired educator dies of COVID-9, her sister in critical condition
A retired Atlanta educator died of COVID-19 on Sunday, her sister is in critical condition battling the same deadly virus.
A retired Atlanta educator died of COVID-19 on Sunday, her sister is in critical condition battling the same deadly virus.
Chamblee police search for suspect in series of car break-ins
While crime has slowed down because of the coronavirus, it hasn’t stopped altogether. Just ask the residents of the City of Chamblee Windsor Apartment Homes.
While crime has slowed down because of the coronavirus, it hasn’t stopped altogether. Just ask the residents of the City of Chamblee Windsor Apartment Homes.
DeKalb County sheriff self-isolates after contact with COVID-19 patient
Just a few days after DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox outlined the plan to contain COVID 19 at one of metro Atlanta's jails, she learned she was exposed to a sergeant at the jail who's tested positive for the coronavirus. Sheriff Maddox said she decided to self-quarantine as a precaution—even though it's been 14 days since she made contact with the infected employee.
Just a few days after DeKalb County Sheriff Melody Maddox outlined the plan to contain COVID 19 at one of metro Atlanta's jails, she learned she was exposed to a sergeant at the jail who's tested positive for the coronavirus. Sheriff Maddox said she decided to self-quarantine as a precaution—even though it's been 14 days since she made contact with the infected employee.
'COVID-19 Hotline' answers questions, provides resources for DeKalb County residents
People who live in DeKalb County have a new resource to get their questions about coronavirus answered. The county's health department opened an alternative to the state's hotline.
People who live in DeKalb County have a new resource to get their questions about coronavirus answered. The county's health department opened an alternative to the state's hotline.
'It's terrifying.' Decatur man in quarantine with mother after father dies of the coronavirus
A Georgia man who just lost his father to COVID-19 is pleading with the public to consider his family's loss and to take this virus seriously.
A Georgia man who just lost his father to COVID-19 is pleading with the public to consider his family's loss and to take this virus seriously.
Police: 2 arrested after shooting in elementary school parking lot
Police are investigating a shooting in DeKalb County Monday night.
Police are investigating a shooting in DeKalb County Monday night.
Brookhaven couple cancels wedding, donates flowers to cheer people up
A Brookhaven bride who was forced to cancel her wedding due to the coronavirus outbreak is turning her heartbreak into a heartwarming gesture to help others.
A Brookhaven bride who was forced to cancel her wedding due to the coronavirus outbreak is turning her heartbreak into a heartwarming gesture to help others.
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.