DeKalb County breaks ground on 'pet neighborhood' to address shelter overcrowding
Officials in DeKalb County have begun construction on new overflow units for the county animal shelter, a project expected to significantly increase the shelter’s capacity.
Officials in DeKalb County have begun construction on new overflow units for the county animal shelter, a project expected to significantly increase the shelter’s capacity.
Former inmate and jail deputy indicted in separate DeKalb County Jail cases
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston held a press conference Thursday afternoon to announce the arrests of two individuals connected to the DeKalb County Jail.
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston held a press conference Thursday afternoon to announce the arrests of two individuals connected to the DeKalb County Jail.
2K turkeys given away during annual event in Stonecrest
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest continued its tradition of giving back with its annual turkey giveaway this morning.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest continued its tradition of giving back with its annual turkey giveaway this morning.
Body found near fire, crash on I-85, DeKalb County fire captain says
A dead body was found near the scene of a fire and crash on I-85 NB at Northcrest Road at around 9:40 p.m. in DeKalb County on Tuesday.
A dead body was found near the scene of a fire and crash on I-85 NB at Northcrest Road at around 9:40 p.m. in DeKalb County on Tuesday.
Burglars ram stolen car into Dekalb County CBD shop, make off with empty register
The search is on for a group of thieves in DeKalb County accused in a string of burglaries in Avondale Estates. Investigators say the crew of crooks rammed a stolen Kia Optima into the Hemp Haven smoke shop on College Avenue early Monday morning.
The search is on for a group of thieves in DeKalb County accused in a string of burglaries in Avondale Estates. Investigators say the crew of crooks rammed a stolen Kia Optima into the Hemp Haven smoke shop on College Avenue early Monday morning.
Future uncertain for plans to modernize DeKalb County's Druid Hills High School
School leaders have three proposed options to renovate Druid Hills High School, but they all come with significant financial hurdles.
School leaders have three proposed options to renovate Druid Hills High School, but they all come with significant financial hurdles.
Doorbell camera catches man pleasuring himself outside Lithonia woman’s door
DeKalb County police are searching for a man they say is wanted for indecent exposure after multiple women who live inside Belle Vista Apartments on Camellia Lane in Lithonia reported seeing him in the breezeway of their apartment building, pleasuring himself.
DeKalb County police are searching for a man they say is wanted for indecent exposure after multiple women who live inside Belle Vista Apartments on Camellia Lane in Lithonia reported seeing him in the breezeway of their apartment building, pleasuring himself.
Family still seeking justice for construction worker killed in 2021 DeKalb County hit-and-run
The family of a DeKalb County construction worker is demanding justice more than three years after their loved one was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
The family of a DeKalb County construction worker is demanding justice more than three years after their loved one was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
What's next for DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond?
Speculation is swirling around DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's future career plans as he prepares to leave office, including a possible run for governor in 2026.
Speculation is swirling around DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's future career plans as he prepares to leave office, including a possible run for governor in 2026.
Caught on camera: Brookhaven police chase down shoplifting suspect
Body camera and drone footage caught the moment Brookhaven police tracked down a man suspected of shoplifting a local Target.
Body camera and drone footage caught the moment Brookhaven police tracked down a man suspected of shoplifting a local Target.
Decatur teen pleads for safer streets after witnessing 5-year-old friend die in crash
Traffic safety activists and friends and family members of people killed in crashes in Decatur gathered Sunday to remember those who’ve lost their lives on their city’s streets and to call for more safety improvements to South DeKalb County roads.
Traffic safety activists and friends and family members of people killed in crashes in Decatur gathered Sunday to remember those who’ve lost their lives on their city’s streets and to call for more safety improvements to South DeKalb County roads.
Diabetic 80-year-old woman with dementia disappears in Decatur
Have you seen Rosa Mae Dawson? The DeKalb County police need help locating the 80-year-old woman who went missing days ago.
Have you seen Rosa Mae Dawson? The DeKalb County police need help locating the 80-year-old woman who went missing days ago.
DeKalb firefighters respond to fire in vacant 1930s home Friday morning
Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 3200 block of Lawrenceville Highway near Cooledge Road around 7 a.m. Friday.
Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 3200 block of Lawrenceville Highway near Cooledge Road around 7 a.m. Friday.
DeKalb County asking residents to look out for possible lead in pipes
A recent audit found there are no lead pipes in the publicly-owned drinking water inventory in DeKalb County, but officials are asking property owners to check their own pipes.
A recent audit found there are no lead pipes in the publicly-owned drinking water inventory in DeKalb County, but officials are asking property owners to check their own pipes.
3 arrested, accused in ambush murder in Brookhaven park
Brookhaven police have arrested three suspects, whom they accuse of luring a 21-year-old man to a Brookhaven park and then shooting and killing him.
Brookhaven police have arrested three suspects, whom they accuse of luring a 21-year-old man to a Brookhaven park and then shooting and killing him.
Inmate mistakenly released in DeKalb County: Ex-girlfriend fears for her life
An inmate is on the run after he was improperly released from custody.
An inmate is on the run after he was improperly released from custody.
Georgia lawmakers push for new gun laws in wake of Apalachee High schooting
The deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in September led to renewed calls for gun reform.
The deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in September led to renewed calls for gun reform.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Nov. 15-17, 2024
Whether you’re in the mood to taste, laugh, or explore, check out these exciting events happening across the city.
Whether you’re in the mood to taste, laugh, or explore, check out these exciting events happening across the city.
Juvenile arrested for Brookhaven shooting on North Cliff Valley Way
A juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on the 1300 block of North Cliff Valley Way in Brookhaven, according to the Brookhaven Police Department.
A juvenile suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on the 1300 block of North Cliff Valley Way in Brookhaven, according to the Brookhaven Police Department.
Crews battle massive fire at Stone Mountain home
Crews battled a large house fire that severely damaged a home near Hamilton Street and Sheppard Road in Stone Mountain Village late Thursday morning.
Crews battled a large house fire that severely damaged a home near Hamilton Street and Sheppard Road in Stone Mountain Village late Thursday morning.