DeKalb School hold athletics town hall

DeKalb County Schools held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday called ‘Athletics and the impact of COVID 19.”

DeKalb K-9 deputy killed while chasing rape suspect

Officials say the K-9 deputy was shot and killed by a investigator while chasing down a rape suspect.

Home Depot to open 3 new distribution centers, creating 1,000 jobs in greater Atlanta

The Home Depot announced Tuesday that it will open three new distribution centers in Georgia over the next 18 months. The expansion is projected to bring approximately 1,000 additional jobs to the Atlanta area, including full-time and part-time positions.  

West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes found in DeKalb County

DeKalb County officials say they've found the first mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile virus for 2020 at three places in the county.

Police: Car theft, kidnapping ends in deadly crash in Chamblee

Chamblee police are investigating a car theft and kidnapping that ended with a deadly car crash involving several vehicles Sunday afternoon.

DeKalb County police officer injured in multiple car wreck

DeKalb police are investigating after at least three cars were involved in a crash Sunday that injured a police officer.

George Floyd hologram stops in Decatur Square

The George Floyd hologram was placed near the spot where a confederate monument was recently removed in Decatur.

GSP: Driver charged, arrested after I-285 crash

A driver was charged and arrested after fleeing police and causing a major traffic accident along Interstate 285 Friday morning, the Georgia State Patrol confirmed. 

$10K reward offered for information on shooting of 8-year-old Georgia boy

The DeKalb County government and Crime Stoppers are offering a $10,000 reward for information on a shooting that injured an 8-year-old boy and a 17-year-old.

DeKalb County mask mandate begins

DeKalb County is the latest county to enforce a mask ordinance that went into effect Saturday morning. It's part of the county's "No Mask No Service" campaign.

Mattie's Call for missing 67-year-old Atlanta man

Police in Atlanta are searching for a missing 67-year-old man. A Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, has since been issued.

DeKalb County police need help identifying this elderly man

Police in DeKalb County needs help to identify an elderly man who was transported to an area hospital earlier this month.

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.

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.