DeKalb County officer injured in crash while chasing stolen car

A DeKalb County police officer is recovering after he was in a crash involving a dump truck early Wednesday morning. DKPD says the officer was chasing a car believed to be involved in several armed robberies.

Dunwoody Methodist church installs solar panels, expects to save $14K

Dunwoody United Methodist Church has installed solar panels expected to save approximately $14,300 per year on electricity costs.

Man fatally stabbed at DeKalb County shopping center named by family

DeKalb County police are trying to piece together what happened after a man was found stabbed to death overnight by the pumps of a Lavista Road gas station.

DeKalb County elections board considering temporary polling place changes

DeKalb County officials say construction projects have made the temporary polling places changes needed for the upcoming special election for the Georgia Public Service Commission.

New travel ban sparks concerns among immigrants in metro Atlanta

The expanded travel ban affects citizens from 19 countries, with Eritrea and Somalia facing full bans, impacting immigrant communities in metro Atlanta.

Two women critically injured in shooting on I-20 in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Police are investigating a shooting that left two women in their 20s critically injured on Interstate 20.

Man critically injured in DeKalb County shooting on Blazing Pine Path

DeKalb County police responded to a reported shooting Sunday evening on Blazing Pine Path, finding two injured victims. One victim

Illegal tire dumping in DeKalb County: 3 people arrested

The arrests come after weeks of mounting frustration at Little Linguists International Preschool, located just off Covington Highway.

DeKalb County sees quicker EMS response times

Officials say the faster response times are thanks to a multi-million dollar investment. The county also offers two programs to keep EMTs from responding to “preventable” 911 calls.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 6-8, 2025

Looking for fun around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend? We have something for everyone. Check out our things to do list for June 6-8, 2025.

DeKalb County implements new paid family leave policy

DeKalb County's new policy provides up to six weeks of paid leave for eligible employees with a newborn baby or an adopted or foster child.

Police detail Doraville chase, crash; raise alarm over youth crime trend

Police confirmed that three teens — a 17-year-old and two 15-year-olds — were taken into custody after the chase ended in a crash on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

Brookhaven police chief warns of rising juvenile crime as summer approaches

Brookhaven Police Chief Brandon Gurley issued a strong warning Wednesday about the rising wave of serious crimes being committed by juveniles following the arrest of three teens.

2 women hospitalized after overnight house fire in DeKalb County

Medics have rushed two people to the hospital after a fire broke out overnight at a home on Ballina Drive in DeKalb County.