Decatur community invited to celebrate WWII veteran's 100th birthday
Joe Safford, a local World War II veteran and "community hero", is hitting a major milestone this weekend, and the Decatur community is invited to help him celebrate.
Joe Safford, a local World War II veteran and "community hero", is hitting a major milestone this weekend, and the Decatur community is invited to help him celebrate.
DeKalb County serial rapist gets life after emotional hearing: 'I was 16 years old'
Wesley Cooley, 64, was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 50 years for a series of predatory sexual assaults.
Wesley Cooley, 64, was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 50 years for a series of predatory sexual assaults.
Man dead after shooting at Gresham Park home in DeKalb County
A man is dead after a shooting at a Gresham Park neighborhood home on Thursday evening.
A man is dead after a shooting at a Gresham Park neighborhood home on Thursday evening.
Man arrested in sexual battery cases at DeKalb grocery stores
DeKalb County police have arrested a man accused of inappropriately touching strangers at several grocery stores over the past several months.
DeKalb County police have arrested a man accused of inappropriately touching strangers at several grocery stores over the past several months.
Police officer injured in crash early Thursday morning in DeKalb
A DeKalb County police cruiser was involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Tucker.
A DeKalb County police cruiser was involved in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Tucker.
Car hits DeKalb school bus causing it to hit another car, police say
Four students and a bus driver were taken to the hospital after a crash in DeKalb County. The road is now reopened, but how the crash happened is unclear.
Four students and a bus driver were taken to the hospital after a crash in DeKalb County. The road is now reopened, but how the crash happened is unclear.
1 dead, 1 injured in DeKalb County overnight home shooting
An overnight argument inside a DeKalb County home turned deadly, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, according to DeKalb County police.
An overnight argument inside a DeKalb County home turned deadly, leaving one man dead and another hospitalized, according to DeKalb County police.
Bags of decapitated birds found in Lake Avondale
A resident in the Avondale Estates area made a gruesome discovery over the weekend.
A resident in the Avondale Estates area made a gruesome discovery over the weekend.
DNA match leads to arrest of DeKalb youth coach in 2008 cold case
A Lithonia man who coaches youth baseball has been denied bond in a cold case where he is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2008.
A Lithonia man who coaches youth baseball has been denied bond in a cold case where he is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2008.
DeKalb County police warning students not to show up at park
DeKalb County police are warning students not to participate in a rumored “Senior Skip Day" takeover at Wade Walker Park.
DeKalb County police are warning students not to participate in a rumored “Senior Skip Day" takeover at Wade Walker Park.
Brookhaven to receive $375K settlement over faulty pavilion
The Brookhaven City Council has approved a $375,000 settlement resolving litigation over structural deficiencies of a Brookhaven Park pavilion.
The Brookhaven City Council has approved a $375,000 settlement resolving litigation over structural deficiencies of a Brookhaven Park pavilion.
Suspect identified after DeKalb officer stabbed at gas station
The suspect, 26-year-old Perry Webb, is now in the DeKalb County Jail facing multiple charges.
The suspect, 26-year-old Perry Webb, is now in the DeKalb County Jail facing multiple charges.
1 dead, 2 injured after shots fired outside Bluebird Lane rental
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Tuesday morning in DeKalb County.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Tuesday morning in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County school closures: Ashford Park Elementary parents fight proposal
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering closing 27 schools and repurposing several others.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering closing 27 schools and repurposing several others.
MARTA bus driver hospitalized after DeKalb crash
A MARTA bus driver was hospitalized Sunday morning after the bus was hit by another vehicle in DeKalb County, authorities said.
A MARTA bus driver was hospitalized Sunday morning after the bus was hit by another vehicle in DeKalb County, authorities said.
Man shot multiple times during parking lot argument in DeKalb County
A man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times during an argument at a DeKalb County shopping center on Wesley Chapel Road Saturday.
A man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times during an argument at a DeKalb County shopping center on Wesley Chapel Road Saturday.
Man in distinct fringed pants wanted for questioning in Gresham Road Walmart assault
DeKalb County police are searching for a person of interest regarding a New Year’s Day store assault.
DeKalb County police are searching for a person of interest regarding a New Year’s Day store assault.
Rising Son in Avondale Estates forced to close this month, owner says
Rising Son, the popular Southern breakfast and lunch restaurant from Atlanta chef Hudson Rouse, will close at the end of March after a decade in business.
Rising Son, the popular Southern breakfast and lunch restaurant from Atlanta chef Hudson Rouse, will close at the end of March after a decade in business.
Man shot multiple times at Candler Road gas station
A man is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times early Friday morning at a gas station in DeKalb County, police said.
A man is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times early Friday morning at a gas station in DeKalb County, police said.
St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.