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.
DeKalb County launches cutting-edge TB clinic to combat rising cases
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
DeKalb County is opening a new high-tech TB clinic to address the highest number of TB cases in Georgia, with 52 cases reported last year.
DeKalb County mechanics charged with drug trafficking
The U.S. Department of Justice said federal agents found 2,500 pounds of meth in the mechanics' cars. Federal prosecutors said police officers stopped both men in October 2024 after they left the repair shop. Both men allegedly had meth in their car.
The U.S. Department of Justice said federal agents found 2,500 pounds of meth in the mechanics' cars. Federal prosecutors said police officers stopped both men in October 2024 after they left the repair shop. Both men allegedly had meth in their car.
DeKalb County homeowner warns drivers after one crashes into home
DeKalb police responded to the home in the 3200 block of Shoals Park Drive around 8 a.m. on Monday. Nobody was injured in the crash, but FOX 5 crews on scene saw significant damage to the house around the garage.
DeKalb police responded to the home in the 3200 block of Shoals Park Drive around 8 a.m. on Monday. Nobody was injured in the crash, but FOX 5 crews on scene saw significant damage to the house around the garage.
Decatur hotel ordered to pay $40M for ignoring child sex trafficking
The jury gave the victim $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The girl's attorney, Patrick McDonough, told FOX 5 News that at one point, in a 40-day period, the girl was sold for sex at the hotel more than 200 times. He said staff knew what was happening at the hotel.
The jury gave the victim $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The girl's attorney, Patrick McDonough, told FOX 5 News that at one point, in a 40-day period, the girl was sold for sex at the hotel more than 200 times. He said staff knew what was happening at the hotel.
Buford Highway in DeKalb County closed due to sinkhole
Part of Buford Highway in DeKalb County will be closed until a sinkhole can be repaired. The sinkhole opened up near Briarwood Road near the AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts
Part of Buford Highway in DeKalb County will be closed until a sinkhole can be repaired. The sinkhole opened up near Briarwood Road near the AutoZone and O’Reilly Auto Parts
Massive lawn equipment theft uncovered in Tucker: over 100 items recovered
A theft investigation in Tucker led police to a home with over 100 pieces of stolen lawn equipment, resulting in one arrest and felony charges.
A theft investigation in Tucker led police to a home with over 100 pieces of stolen lawn equipment, resulting in one arrest and felony charges.
Flash Flood Warning issued for metro Atlanta amid heavy thunderstorms
Flash flood warning issued for parts of metro Atlanta until 1 a.m. Saturday due to heavy thunderstorms.
Flash flood warning issued for parts of metro Atlanta until 1 a.m. Saturday due to heavy thunderstorms.
Operation Safe DeKalb nets 63 arrests in countywide crime sweep
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
Multiple Tucker businesses broken into early Tuesday morning
At least four businesses were hit by burglars early Tuesday morning in Tucker. The businesses were Ford's BBQ, Nicky's Undefeated, Village Burger and Yes Events Space -- all located around Main Street.
At least four businesses were hit by burglars early Tuesday morning in Tucker. The businesses were Ford's BBQ, Nicky's Undefeated, Village Burger and Yes Events Space -- all located around Main Street.
Dunwoody Fourth parade mishap caused by driver switch; 2 arrested
Ruby Liversidge and Finn Drummond were charged after a crash during a driver switch in a moving vehicle at Dunwoody's Fourth of July parade.
Ruby Liversidge and Finn Drummond were charged after a crash during a driver switch in a moving vehicle at Dunwoody's Fourth of July parade.
DeKalb County teen convicted of killing IHOP worker
A jury found Jakari Naki Childs, 18, guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and two other gun charges. The conviction stems from a shooting on July 15, 2023, when Childs shot and killed a worker at the IHOP.
A jury found Jakari Naki Childs, 18, guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and two other gun charges. The conviction stems from a shooting on July 15, 2023, when Childs shot and killed a worker at the IHOP.