DeKalb County football player dies after medical emergency at practice
A DeKalb County high school football player died after experiencing a medical emergency at practice, according to the school district.
A DeKalb County high school football player died after experiencing a medical emergency at practice, according to the school district.
DeKalb County jailer arrested, fired after assaulting inmate, sheriff says
A detention officer is facing felony charges and is out of a job after he allegedly assaulted an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail.
A detention officer is facing felony charges and is out of a job after he allegedly assaulted an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail.
Police chase ends with car crashing into Brookhaven home, driver arrested
One person is in custody and two others are on the run after crashing into a Brookhaven home while running from police early Tuesday morning.
One person is in custody and two others are on the run after crashing into a Brookhaven home while running from police early Tuesday morning.
Men suffer electric shock in alleged DeKalb County break-in
Two men were shocked after breaking into an abandoned office building on Monday, according to the DeKalb County Fire Department.
Two men were shocked after breaking into an abandoned office building on Monday, according to the DeKalb County Fire Department.
Man killed near NE DeKalb County apartment complex; 2 arrested
A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning outside a DeKalb County apartment complex.
A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning outside a DeKalb County apartment complex.
Water main break in DeKalb County fixed using special process
A major water main break on Covington Road was fixed after multiple days of work. It involved both a 16-inch and a 36-inch water main, caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cables. Crews used a special process to fix the break.
A major water main break on Covington Road was fixed after multiple days of work. It involved both a 16-inch and a 36-inch water main, caused by a contractor installing fiber optic cables. Crews used a special process to fix the break.
Fight leads to stabbing at DeKalb County club
A man was stabbed during a fight at a nightclub, according to DeKalb County police. The victim was taken the hospital and a suspect was arrested on scene.
A man was stabbed during a fight at a nightclub, according to DeKalb County police. The victim was taken the hospital and a suspect was arrested on scene.
Tucker motel settles $6M in child sex trafficking case
A hotel in DeKalb County has agreed to pay $6 million to a survivor of child sex trafficking.
A hotel in DeKalb County has agreed to pay $6 million to a survivor of child sex trafficking.
Georgia Tech innovator develops home cervical cancer screening device for women
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
Overnight lane closures announced for GA-400 as Express Lanes Project progresses
Overnight lane closures on SR 400 from July 20 to July 25.
Overnight lane closures on SR 400 from July 20 to July 25.
Man hospitalized after shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex
A man has been rushed to the hospital after a shooting early Friday morning at a DeKalb County apartment complex.
A man has been rushed to the hospital after a shooting early Friday morning at a DeKalb County apartment complex.
Gilmer County man faces 44 new charges in AI-driven child exploitation case
Ronald Richardson faces 44 additional counts of sexual exploitation of children, totaling 120 counts.
Ronald Richardson faces 44 additional counts of sexual exploitation of children, totaling 120 counts.
ICE officers seen smashing car windows, detaining 4 men in Brookhaven
ICE officers detained four men at a Brookhaven car wash, breaking a vehicle's window in the process.
ICE officers detained four men at a Brookhaven car wash, breaking a vehicle's window in the process.
2 Stone Mountain children hurt after 7-year-old fires stolen gun
Two children were injured when a 7-year-old accidentally discharged a gun, according to police. Both children were taken to Arthur M. Blank Medical Center and are expected to be okay, according to police.
Two children were injured when a 7-year-old accidentally discharged a gun, according to police. Both children were taken to Arthur M. Blank Medical Center and are expected to be okay, according to police.
DeKalb DA drops murder charge in father's shooting death caught on camera
Makel Harris, initially charged with malice murder in the shooting death of Dereon Hambrick, will not be prosecuted.
Makel Harris, initially charged with malice murder in the shooting death of Dereon Hambrick, will not be prosecuted.
Police searching for accused DeKalb County murderer
Officers said they're searching for Jordan Finnissee in connection with the 2024 murder and robbery of Kendarius Spear. Spear was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 5900 block of Sutcliff Drive on June 25, 2024.
Officers said they're searching for Jordan Finnissee in connection with the 2024 murder and robbery of Kendarius Spear. Spear was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 5900 block of Sutcliff Drive on June 25, 2024.
GBI promotes Michael McCarriagher to assistant deputy director of crime lab
Michael McCarriagher has been promoted to assistant deputy director of the GBI Crime Lab.
Michael McCarriagher has been promoted to assistant deputy director of the GBI Crime Lab.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
Missing 72-year-old Decatur man reunited with family
A man reported missing on Monday night in Decatur has been found safe and is back with his family.
A man reported missing on Monday night in Decatur has been found safe and is back with his family.
Firefighters respond to house fire on Malvern Boulevard in DeKalb County
Firefighters with DeKalb County fire department responded to an overnight house fire in the 800 block of Malvern Boulevard near Bermuda Road in the Stone Mountain area.
Firefighters with DeKalb County fire department responded to an overnight house fire in the 800 block of Malvern Boulevard near Bermuda Road in the Stone Mountain area.



















