Blaise Barnett kidnapper sentenced to 30 years for crime spree
Dieu Doumdje was sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping of Blaise Barnett, an armed robbery of students, and aiding a DeKalb County Jail escape.
Dieu Doumdje was sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping of Blaise Barnett, an armed robbery of students, and aiding a DeKalb County Jail escape.
Decatur offers housing for foster children transitioning to adulthood
A new transitional living community in Decatur will soon provide housing and support for young adults who aged out of foster care.
A new transitional living community in Decatur will soon provide housing and support for young adults who aged out of foster care.
Snapfinger Elementary School students relocated after water issue
Snapfinger Elementary School students were relocated to Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School Tuesday following a water outage at the DeKalb campus.
Snapfinger Elementary School students were relocated to Columbia Elementary and Columbia High School Tuesday following a water outage at the DeKalb campus.
Schools, governments decide on opening Tuesday after ice storm
Several school districts and government services have announced their plans for Tuesday as Georgians recover from an ice storm that impacted parts of the state over the weekend.
Several school districts and government services have announced their plans for Tuesday as Georgians recover from an ice storm that impacted parts of the state over the weekend.
DeKalb mobilizes 12,500 tons of salt and sand for weekend ice storm
DeKalb County has declared a state of emergency, closing all non-essential government buildings through the weekend.
DeKalb County has declared a state of emergency, closing all non-essential government buildings through the weekend.
GDOT activates winter weather response as dangerous ice storm approaches
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is shifting to "all hands on deck" as a significant winter storm threatens to blanket North and Central Georgia with dangerous ice.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is shifting to "all hands on deck" as a significant winter storm threatens to blanket North and Central Georgia with dangerous ice.
Man shot multiple times at Valley Bluff Drive apartment, no arrests
Police in DeKalb County are investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized late Wednesday night.
Police in DeKalb County are investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized late Wednesday night.
2 dead after shooting at troubled DeKalb County apartment complex
Police in DeKalb County are investigating a shooting at the Brandon Hill condominium complex off Memorial Drive.
Police in DeKalb County are investigating a shooting at the Brandon Hill condominium complex off Memorial Drive.
Man dead after opening fire on DeKalb deputies at Lithonia home
A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.
A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.
Ex-Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett admits to faking COVID 19 job loss
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 23-25, 2026
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Woman stabbed at Atherton Circle home, DeKalb police say
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
DeKalb K9 officer Drago with more than 100 arrests has died
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
Atlanta officer injured while arresting fugitive wanted for murder
An Atlanta police officer was injured on Monday while arresting Rakwon Brooks, a fugitive wanted for a 2022 Decatur murder.
An Atlanta police officer was injured on Monday while arresting Rakwon Brooks, a fugitive wanted for a 2022 Decatur murder.
Convicted killer Jeremy Collins captured in Birmingham after skipping DeKalb trial
Convicted killer Jeremy Collins was arrested in Birmingham after skipping his DeKalb County trial for the 2021 murder of Keng Wilson.
Convicted killer Jeremy Collins was arrested in Birmingham after skipping his DeKalb County trial for the 2021 murder of Keng Wilson.
Female pedestrian killed near Turner Hill, Mall Parkway in Stonecrest area
Emergency responders are on the scene of a collision involving a pedestrian near Turner Hill Road and Mall Parkway in the Stonecrest area.
Emergency responders are on the scene of a collision involving a pedestrian near Turner Hill Road and Mall Parkway in the Stonecrest area.
Mother of slain Stone Mountain father struggles to find ‘peace’ after arrest
The mother of Christopher Blake Verdell describes finding a "new meaning for life" after a multi-agency manhunt led to the arrest of her son's alleged killer.
The mother of Christopher Blake Verdell describes finding a "new meaning for life" after a multi-agency manhunt led to the arrest of her son's alleged killer.
Former DeKalb superintendent granted bond on assault, child cruelty charges
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
VIDEO: Drivers take over intersection on Covington Highway Sunday night
A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway.
A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway.
3 apartments damaged in fire off North Druid Hills Sunday night
A fire tore through an apartment complex in DeKalb County late Sunday night, damaging multiple units and displacing several residents.
A fire tore through an apartment complex in DeKalb County late Sunday night, damaging multiple units and displacing several residents.