Decatur school board discussing possible school closures
The City Schools of Decatur Board is weighing whether to close one of its elementary schools as part of a broader redistricting plan.
The City Schools of Decatur Board is weighing whether to close one of its elementary schools as part of a broader redistricting plan.
DeKalb residents demand fixes for skyrocketing water bills
Frustration is mounting among DeKalb County water customers who say they’ve been hit with massive and inaccurate bills — and can’t get answers.
Frustration is mounting among DeKalb County water customers who say they’ve been hit with massive and inaccurate bills — and can’t get answers.
Inmate’s death marks eighth at DeKalb County jail this year
Rodney Garrick, 59, was found unresponsive and later died after being taken from the DeKalb County Jail.
Rodney Garrick, 59, was found unresponsive and later died after being taken from the DeKalb County Jail.
Man seriously injured in DeKalb shooting on Flat Shoals Road
DeKalb police are investigating a shooting off Flat Shoals Road that seriously injured a man.
DeKalb police are investigating a shooting off Flat Shoals Road that seriously injured a man.
Crash along I-20 WB near Panola snarls traffic for hours
All lanes of traffic heading into Atlanta along Interstate 20 came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon due to a crash.
All lanes of traffic heading into Atlanta along Interstate 20 came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon due to a crash.
Man hurt along Central Drive in DeKalb County shooting
One man suffered a minor gunshot wound in a shooting on Central Drive in DeKalb County.
One man suffered a minor gunshot wound in a shooting on Central Drive in DeKalb County.
Chamblee man survives after being run over during trailer theft attempt
Grover Poindexter was run over by a thief trying to steal his trailer filled with lawn equipment.
Grover Poindexter was run over by a thief trying to steal his trailer filled with lawn equipment.
DeKalb Schools names Dr. Norman C. Sauce III interim superintendent after Horton suspension
The DeKalb County Board of Education named Dr. Norman C. Sauce III interim superintendent after suspending Dr. Devon Horton.
The DeKalb County Board of Education named Dr. Norman C. Sauce III interim superintendent after suspending Dr. Devon Horton.
Dunwoody man survives gunfire after interrupting car break-in
A man in Dunwoody was injured after police say he interrupted someone breaking into his car on Tuesday.
A man in Dunwoody was injured after police say he interrupted someone breaking into his car on Tuesday.
Wife finally allowed to see DeKalb man shot by police during traffic stop
Rodney Moore's wife says she was only allowed to see him more than two weeks later at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Rodney Moore's wife says she was only allowed to see him more than two weeks later at Grady Memorial Hospital.
DeKalb Schools superintendent Dr. Horton’s hiring drew early controversy
Dr. Devon Horton's hiring in 2023 was already controversial, facing public criticism over equity policies and questions about his leadership record.
Dr. Devon Horton's hiring in 2023 was already controversial, facing public criticism over equity policies and questions about his leadership record.
DeKalb superintendent indicted on 17 federal counts in Illinois case; placed on leave
A federal grand jury indicted DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton on 17 counts including fraud, theft, and tax evasion.
A federal grand jury indicted DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton on 17 counts including fraud, theft, and tax evasion.
I-285 north at I-20 reopens in DeKalb County after vehicle fire
Interstate 285 northbound is open again at Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Interstate 285 northbound is open again at Interstate 20 in DeKalb County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Police seek tips after person shot at Snapfinger Woods Drive gas station
A man was shot Monday evening at a gas station on Snapfinger Woods Drive in DeKalb County, authorities said.
A man was shot Monday evening at a gas station on Snapfinger Woods Drive in DeKalb County, authorities said.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 10-12. 2025
Check out this extensive list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta & North Georgia. Information on fairs/festivals, live music, art shows, comedy, theater, family-friendly events and more.
Check out this extensive list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta & North Georgia. Information on fairs/festivals, live music, art shows, comedy, theater, family-friendly events and more.
Man wanted for shooting death of brother and sister in DeKalb County arrested
DeKalb County police arrested 25-year-old Steven Mathis overnight in Henry County after a deadly double shooting in Decatur.
DeKalb County police arrested 25-year-old Steven Mathis overnight in Henry County after a deadly double shooting in Decatur.
Two injured in Redan Road shooting, police on the scene
Two people were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon on Redan Road in DeKalb County.
Two people were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon on Redan Road in DeKalb County.
GDOT seeks public input on I-285 Westside Express Lanes proposal
Georgia DOT proposes two barrier-separated express lanes each direction over 10 I-285 miles to reduce congestion.
Georgia DOT proposes two barrier-separated express lanes each direction over 10 I-285 miles to reduce congestion.
Police: 16-year-old shot by Uber driver outside Dunwoody Waffle House
A 38-year-old Uber driver was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was shot outside a Waffle House early Sunday, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.
A 38-year-old Uber driver was arrested after a 16-year-old girl was shot outside a Waffle House early Sunday, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.
Parents win fight as DeKalb restores longer recess breaks
After months of debate and strong pushback from parents, DeKalb County elementary school students will soon get more time on the playground.
After months of debate and strong pushback from parents, DeKalb County elementary school students will soon get more time on the playground.