City of Decatur plans to install 19 new security cameras downtown
City officials have approved the installation of 19 new security cameras throughout Decatur’s downtown business district in an effort to enhance public safety.
City officials have approved the installation of 19 new security cameras throughout Decatur’s downtown business district in an effort to enhance public safety.
Children's burial site discovered at Decatur's Legacy Park, work paused
City officials in Decatur are taking steps to preserve an unmarked burial site uncovered during construction at Legacy Park, once the grounds of a 19th-century orphanage.
City officials in Decatur are taking steps to preserve an unmarked burial site uncovered during construction at Legacy Park, once the grounds of a 19th-century orphanage.
Groundbreaking for Phase 2 of affordable housing in Decatur
The housing development represents Decatur’s first ground-up residential community for local families in decades.
The housing development represents Decatur’s first ground-up residential community for local families in decades.
Juneteenth events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at one of the many Juneteenth events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at one of the many Juneteenth events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Teen critically injured in shooting at DeKalb County neighborhood
A teenager has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an overnight shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood.
A teenager has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition after an overnight shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood.
North DeKalb County road closed due to water main break
FOX 5 crews saw DeKalb County Police close Oglethorpe Avenue at N. Druid Hills Road after water shot above the power lines.
FOX 5 crews saw DeKalb County Police close Oglethorpe Avenue at N. Druid Hills Road after water shot above the power lines.
Former Atlanta VA drug counselor indicted, accused of buying methadone from patients
Philip Fritz, a former Department of Veteran Affairs worker, faces a 72-count indictment for allegedly buying methadone from patients.
Philip Fritz, a former Department of Veteran Affairs worker, faces a 72-count indictment for allegedly buying methadone from patients.
Hispanic journalist arrested during metro Atlanta protests in ICE custody
Metro Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara, known for his coverage of immigration raids and advocacy for immigrant communities, has been taken into custody by ICE after his arrest during a protest in DeKalb County.
Metro Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara, known for his coverage of immigration raids and advocacy for immigrant communities, has been taken into custody by ICE after his arrest during a protest in DeKalb County.
63-year-old man wanted for breaking into beloved Tucker restaurant
DeKalb County Police are searching for a 63-year-old man accused of breaking into a beloved local restaurant Monday night and stealing cash.
DeKalb County Police are searching for a 63-year-old man accused of breaking into a beloved local restaurant Monday night and stealing cash.
Waffle House brews up 'Classic Blend Cold Brew' only in select Atlanta locations
Waffle House is testing a canned cold brew coffee, priced at $3.95, at nine select locations in metro Atlanta.
Waffle House is testing a canned cold brew coffee, priced at $3.95, at nine select locations in metro Atlanta.
Storms cause damage across metro Atlanta Tuesday
The storms knocked down trees around much of metro Atlanta.
The storms knocked down trees around much of metro Atlanta.
Two adults seriously injured in DeKalb County stabbing incident
Two adults were seriously injured in a stabbing incident in DeKalb County on Tuesday evening.
Two adults were seriously injured in a stabbing incident in DeKalb County on Tuesday evening.
Atlanta VA Medical Center: Report finds infrastructure, communication issues
A new report from the Office of Inspector General highlights several concerns at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur following an inspection of the facility in June 2024.
A new report from the Office of Inspector General highlights several concerns at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur following an inspection of the facility in June 2024.
Hispanic journalist Mario Guevara arrested during protest detained by ICE
Metro Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara, known for his coverage of immigration raids and advocacy for immigrant communities, was arrested Saturday during a protest in DeKalb County.
Metro Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara, known for his coverage of immigration raids and advocacy for immigrant communities, was arrested Saturday during a protest in DeKalb County.
Decatur Mellow Mushroom closes suddenly
The restaurant posted on Instagram that it's closed as of Monday.
The restaurant posted on Instagram that it's closed as of Monday.
DeKalb County CEO initiates comprehensive review of police actions at anti-ICE protest
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has committed to a comprehensive review of the police response to an anti-ICE protest.
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has committed to a comprehensive review of the police response to an anti-ICE protest.
Shooting on Pleasant Walk in DeKalb County under investigation
One person shot overnight on Pleasant Walk in Lithonia area
One person shot overnight on Pleasant Walk in Lithonia area
Man shot in Brookhaven faces ‘life threatening’ injuries
The man was shot near Northeast Expressway and Clairmont Road.
The man was shot near Northeast Expressway and Clairmont Road.
8 arrested after DeKalb police use tear gas to break up protest
FOX 5 reporters said the protest quickly expanded from the sidewalk into the street. Police say that created a dangerous situation, so officers told the protesters to leave.
FOX 5 reporters said the protest quickly expanded from the sidewalk into the street. Police say that created a dangerous situation, so officers told the protesters to leave.
3 injured after crash on I 285 in DeKalb County
All lanes of I 285 E were closed for a short time Saturday, but are now back open.
All lanes of I 285 E were closed for a short time Saturday, but are now back open.