Stone Mountain man sentenced to life without parole for 2019 shooting over dog

A DeKalb County jury has convicted a Stone Mountain man of murder and multiple felony charges for two separate shootings at the same apartment complex in December 2019.

Earth Day events in metro Atlanta | April 2025

Here are some of the top Earth Day events and celebrations happening this month across metro Atlanta.

Urgent search for missing teen, her one-year-old daughter

Authorities in DeKalb County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl and her 1-year-old daughter.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 18-20, 2025

Looking for things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? From festivals and food events to art shows, concerts, and comedy, there’s something for everyone.

Dunwoody woman gets nearly 20 years for leading multi-state drug ring

Karla Lopez-Delgado, identified as the ringleader, was sentenced to 19 years and eight months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

Serial rapist sentenced to life in prison in DeKalb County

A 40-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted in a violent 2019 sexual assault that led investigators to link him to multiple other rape cases.

Mother speaks out at bond hearing for suspect in deadly L5P crash

A 23-year-old woman accused of killing a man during a high-speed police chase in Little Five Points was denied bond during a court hearing Friday.

Stone Mountain Park voted Georgia's most popular park, survey finds

National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and a new survey says that Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular in the country.

Decatur unveils $8.5M plan to revamp downtown square

Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.

Former DeKalb jailer arrested on contraband charges

A former DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer has been arrested and charged with bringing contraband into the county jail, authorities announced.

Mug shot released in fatal L5P crash that killed innocent driver

The mug shot for the driver arrested after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in the heart of the Little Five Points neighborhood in Atlanta has been released.

Easter egg hunts and other events in metro Atlanta | April 2025

From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.