DeKalb County considering vape detection sensors at high schools

The DeKalb County School Board is considering a new plan that would make it harder for its high-school students to sneak a vape hit while on campus.

Man sentenced in deadly Valentine's Day double shooting in Stonecrest

Javoka Shumaker was convicted of multiple charges, including malice murder and cruelty to children, for a Valentine's Day 2024 double shooting.

Roblox sued by DeKalb County mom after 9-year-old allegedly exploited

A DeKalb County mother is suing Roblox, alleging her 9-year-old son was groomed and exploited by adults posing as children on the platform.

Pot-bellied pig takes a stroll in Dunwoody: Police escort 'Ham-bassador' home

A pot-bellied pig was spotted trotting along Peeler Road in Dunwoody, prompting a humorous response from local police who escorted it back home.

Democrat Michael Thurmond announces plan to run for Georgia governor

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is the latest politician to announce his bid to succeed Brian Kemp as Georgia's next governor in 2026.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitos in metro Atlanta

DeKalb and Fulton counties have reported their first positive West Nile virus mosquito samples of 2025.

Deadly Little Five Points crash: Felony murder charges for accused woman

Faduma Mohamed, 24, was indicted on multiple charges, including felony murder and DUI, related to the death of 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke.

Man shot outside gas station on Glenwood Road, DeKalb County police say

DeKalb County police responded to a shooting in the 4400 block of Glenwood Road near Austin Drive in the Decatur area shortly before midnight Tuesday.

Tucker mayor sounds alarm over break-ins targeting businesses

At least seven Tucker businesses have been broken into by a group that includes kids as young as 12 years old.

DeKalb County man sentenced to life for violent home invasion

Prosecutors say the DeKalb County man entered a Brookhaven couple's home, confronted a showering woman, and then stabbed her husband multiple times. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Decatur approves path redesign after discovery of unmarked graves

The Decatur City Commission has voted to make changes to its South Columbia Drive multi-use path project after the discovery of dozens of unmarked graves.

DeKalb County DA distributes free gun safes after tragic child shooting

Less than two weeks after investigators say a 5-year-old was shot and killed after his brother shot him, a renewed push for gun safety in DeKalb County.

Man shot, killed Sunday night in DeKalb County townhome

A man was shot and killed late Sunday night inside a townhome on Whitehall Forest Court in DeKalb County.

Funeral for Dunwoody detective happening Monday, fundraiser scheduled

Detective Jordan Laverty of the Dunwoody Police Department died unexpectedly last week; his cause of death has not been released.

Atlanta rapper 21 Savage provides school supplies to DeKalb kids

Rapper 21 Savage and his Leading by Example Foundation hosted their largest-ever back-to-school drive at South DeKalb Mall on Sunday.

Back to School: Metro Atlanta students set for 1st day of classes

Hundreds of thousands of students across metro Atlanta will see some big changes to school safety and cell phone policies when they head back to class on Monday.

One person shot near the Gallery at South DeKalb

The DeKalb Police Department said officers are investigating the shooting not far from the Gallery at South DeKalb.