200 metro Atlanta families line up for back-to-school shoe giveaway
More than 200 Atlanta-area families received a welcome boost as part of a back-to-school shoe giveaway hosted Tuesday morning at Soul Play on Ponce.
More than 200 Atlanta-area families received a welcome boost as part of a back-to-school shoe giveaway hosted Tuesday morning at Soul Play on Ponce.
Man arrested in connection with body found in burning car in Ellenwood
DeKalb County authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the December 2024 discovery of a man’s body in a burning vehicle in Ellenwood.
DeKalb County authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the December 2024 discovery of a man’s body in a burning vehicle in Ellenwood.
Mother of 5-year-old killed in DeKalb County apartment shooting granted bond
Lanecia Bennett, charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, was granted bond despite not pulling the trigger in her son's shooting death.
Lanecia Bennett, charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, was granted bond despite not pulling the trigger in her son's shooting death.
Father of three fatally shot while chasing suspected thief
Derek Cummings, a 32-year-old father, was shot and killed while pursuing a theft suspect near a daycare center in DeKalb County.
Derek Cummings, a 32-year-old father, was shot and killed while pursuing a theft suspect near a daycare center in DeKalb County.
Man killed behind DeKalb County Checkers identified; killers sought
A man was killed in an alleyway behind a DeKalb County Checkers. Surveillance video released by police shows two suspects officers are trying to track down.
A man was killed in an alleyway behind a DeKalb County Checkers. Surveillance video released by police shows two suspects officers are trying to track down.
Man rescued from burning Decatur-area townhome Monday morning
A man was rescued and hospitalized with serious burns after a fire broke out Monday morning at the North Decatur Gardens on Church Street.
A man was rescued and hospitalized with serious burns after a fire broke out Monday morning at the North Decatur Gardens on Church Street.
Georgia Aquarium employee arrested in Brookhaven on child exploitation charges
Christopher Duncan, a Georgia Aquarium employee, was arrested on July 22 in Brookhaven for 66 counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Christopher Duncan, a Georgia Aquarium employee, was arrested on July 22 in Brookhaven for 66 counts of sexual exploitation of children.
Shooting outside DeKalb County firehouse leaves 1 critical
A man was critically injured in a shooting outside a DeKalb County fire station; he was transported to a local hospital.
A man was critically injured in a shooting outside a DeKalb County fire station; he was transported to a local hospital.
Woman arrested for stabbing another woman in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police responded to a stabbing around 1:45 a.m. Friday on Casa Linda Drive, where a woman was found injured but conscious.
DeKalb County police responded to a stabbing around 1:45 a.m. Friday on Casa Linda Drive, where a woman was found injured but conscious.
5-year-old boy in DeKalb County possibly shot by twin, mother charged
Lanecia Bennett, the mother of the deceased 5-year-old, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, though she did not pull the trigger.
Lanecia Bennett, the mother of the deceased 5-year-old, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, though she did not pull the trigger.
Ambulance involved in crash at Tucker intersection
An ambulance was involved in a crash early Thursday afternoon in the Tucker area.
An ambulance was involved in a crash early Thursday afternoon in the Tucker area.
Keisha Lance Bottoms kicks off statewide listening tour in DeKalb County
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is beginning a statewide listening tour on Thursday as part of her bid to become Georgia's next governor.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is beginning a statewide listening tour on Thursday as part of her bid to become Georgia's next governor.
Massive overnight fire seriously damages Chamblee apartment complex
The intense heat of the fire caused the roof and walls of the apartment building on New Haven Drive to collapse.
The intense heat of the fire caused the roof and walls of the apartment building on New Haven Drive to collapse.
DeKalb County investing $8M into housing project for families
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is announcing the launch of a housing project for families currently living in extended-stay motels.
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is announcing the launch of a housing project for families currently living in extended-stay motels.
DeKalb County football player dies after medical emergency at practice
A DeKalb County high school football player died after experiencing a medical emergency at practice, according to the school district.
A DeKalb County high school football player died after experiencing a medical emergency at practice, according to the school district.
DeKalb County jailer arrested, fired after assaulting inmate, sheriff says
A detention officer is facing felony charges and is out of a job after he allegedly assaulted an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail.
A detention officer is facing felony charges and is out of a job after he allegedly assaulted an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail.
Police chase ends with car crashing into Brookhaven home, driver arrested
One person is in custody and two others are on the run after crashing into a Brookhaven home while running from police early Tuesday morning.
One person is in custody and two others are on the run after crashing into a Brookhaven home while running from police early Tuesday morning.
Men suffer electric shock in alleged DeKalb County break-in
Two men were shocked after breaking into an abandoned office building on Monday, according to the DeKalb County Fire Department.
Two men were shocked after breaking into an abandoned office building on Monday, according to the DeKalb County Fire Department.
Man killed near NE DeKalb County apartment complex; 2 arrested
A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning outside a DeKalb County apartment complex.
A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning outside a DeKalb County apartment complex.
Water main break in DeKalb County fixed using special process
A major water main break on Covington Road was fixed after multiple days of work. It involved both a 16-inch and a 36-inch water main, caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cables. Crews used a special process to fix the break.
A major water main break on Covington Road was fixed after multiple days of work. It involved both a 16-inch and a 36-inch water main, caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cables. Crews used a special process to fix the break.