Hitting the dance floor to support pediatric cancer families in metro Atlanta

The Hopstix Brewpub was transformed into a sea of western wear and rhythm as locals recently laced up their boots for "Boots and Brews: Hops for Hope."

Attempted armed robbery led to shooting at Stonecrest mall, police say

Two people were arrested after DeKalb County police say an attempted armed robbery led to a shooting at The Mall at Stonecrest on Saturday afternoon.

Witness describes chaos during lockdown at Mall of Stonecrest

A shooting at the Mall of Stonecrest on Saturday left one person injured and led to several detentions as DeKalb police locked down the building.

Fire causes heavy damage to DeKalb County wing restaurant

Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive.

Psychologist found 'guilty but mentally ill' in Decatur crash that killed child

59-year-old Michelle Wierson was convicted of vehicular homicide on Wednesday, years after she slammed into a car stopped at a Decatur intersection, leading to the death of a 5-year-old boy in 2018.

15 dogs seized after fatal DeKalb County mauling

A DeKalb County woman was mauled to death by her dogs Tuesday, leading to an overcapacity crisis at the local animal shelter.

DeKalb police investigating overnight incident in Stonecrest area

DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.

3 Mexican nationals accused of running Brookhaven meth lab

Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday. 

Arson spree: 1 jailed, another sought after intentional fires in Dunwoody

Police are searching for a second arsonist after a string of early morning fires swept through woodlines in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs on Wednesday.

Decatur launches WatchFest ‘26 volunteer program

Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.

DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal

The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.

Man previously deported now accused of trafficking from Brookhaven apartment

A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.