DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.
Man previously deported now accused of trafficking from Brookhaven apartment
A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.
A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.
‘Die Hard’ in DeKalb? Armed burglar found hiding in business air vent
A burglary suspect is behind bars after a high-stakes search through a local business’s ventilation system early Monday morning.
A burglary suspect is behind bars after a high-stakes search through a local business’s ventilation system early Monday morning.
1 dead, 2 injured in targeted Highway 78 shooting in DeKalb County
One fatality and two serious injuries resulted from a targeted shooting Monday morning on Highway 78.
One fatality and two serious injuries resulted from a targeted shooting Monday morning on Highway 78.
High winds hamper DeKalb firefighters battling house fires
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.
Decatur speed limit changes: What drivers need to know about new 5 mph reductions
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
27-year-old Decatur woman arrested for child sex exploitation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 27-year-old Decatur woman on a charge of sexual exploitation of children following an investigation into her alleged online activity.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 27-year-old Decatur woman on a charge of sexual exploitation of children following an investigation into her alleged online activity.
Decatur man sentenced in murder of missing woman on vacation
Bornold Alastair Eberhart is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman while the two were vacationing in South Carolina together in 2023.
Bornold Alastair Eberhart is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to the murder of a woman while the two were vacationing in South Carolina together in 2023.
Federal agents seize 5 kilograms of fentanyl in metro Atlanta
Two men are in federal custody following back-to-back drug busts in metro Atlanta that netted five kilograms of fentanyl, enough of the lethal synthetic opioid to potentially kill millions.
Two men are in federal custody following back-to-back drug busts in metro Atlanta that netted five kilograms of fentanyl, enough of the lethal synthetic opioid to potentially kill millions.
Authorities arrest person of interest in killing of USPS carrier
Law enforcement has arrested a person of interest in connection with the death of a USPS carrier killed while delivering mail in Decatur last week, authorities confirmed.
Law enforcement has arrested a person of interest in connection with the death of a USPS carrier killed while delivering mail in Decatur last week, authorities confirmed.
Family of postal worker killed in DeKalb County: 'I can’t believe it. I’m dazed'
The family of a postal worker shot and killed in DeKalb County is in disbelief as federal investigators work to track the gunman.
The family of a postal worker shot and killed in DeKalb County is in disbelief as federal investigators work to track the gunman.
57-year-old inmate dies at DeKalb County Jail
A 57-year-old inmate died while in custody at the DeKalb County Jail over the weekend, according to authorities.
A 57-year-old inmate died while in custody at the DeKalb County Jail over the weekend, according to authorities.
USPS mail carrier killed in Decatur: Federal investigators offer reward in case
Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week.
Federal investigators are offering a $250,000 reward for information following the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old U.S. Postal Service letter carrier as he delivered mail in Decatur last week.
Lanes blocked on I-285 by Covington Highway after tractor-trailer crash
All lanes are temporarily closed after a crash on Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County, transportation officials said Sunday morning.
All lanes are temporarily closed after a crash on Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County, transportation officials said Sunday morning.
Man killed during police chase over license cover just blocks from home
The family of a man killed during a police chase said they want the driver found and for justice to be served.
The family of a man killed during a police chase said they want the driver found and for justice to be served.
New affordable housing community for seniors opens in Decatur
A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday in Decatur, located just a quarter of a mile from accessible transportation, officials said.
A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday in Decatur, located just a quarter of a mile from accessible transportation, officials said.
DeKalb County Schools proposes closing 27 schools, repurposing 8
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
17-year-old killed in car on Meadowglenn Village Lane named in fundraiser
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
Resolution condemning ICE withdrawn by DeKalb commissioners
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.