Serial rapist sentenced to life in prison in DeKalb County
A 40-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted in a violent 2019 sexual assault that led investigators to link him to multiple other rape cases.
A 40-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted in a violent 2019 sexual assault that led investigators to link him to multiple other rape cases.
Mother speaks out at bond hearing for suspect in deadly L5P crash
A 23-year-old woman accused of killing a man during a high-speed police chase in Little Five Points was denied bond during a court hearing Friday.
A 23-year-old woman accused of killing a man during a high-speed police chase in Little Five Points was denied bond during a court hearing Friday.
Man arrested for killing woman at Tucker motel on Crescent Centre Boulevard
Police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a DeKalb County motel earlier this week.
Police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a DeKalb County motel earlier this week.
Stone Mountain Park voted Georgia's most popular park, survey finds
National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and a new survey says that Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular in the country.
National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and a new survey says that Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular in the country.
Decatur unveils $8.5M plan to revamp downtown square
Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.
Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.
Former DeKalb jailer arrested on contraband charges
A former DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer has been arrested and charged with bringing contraband into the county jail, authorities announced.
A former DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer has been arrested and charged with bringing contraband into the county jail, authorities announced.
Mug shot released in fatal L5P crash that killed innocent driver
The mug shot for the driver arrested after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in the heart of the Little Five Points neighborhood in Atlanta has been released.
The mug shot for the driver arrested after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in the heart of the Little Five Points neighborhood in Atlanta has been released.
How to watch the 2025 Easter Sunday sunrise service at Stone Mountain Park
The annual service begins at 7a.m., with park gates opening at 3 a.m. FOX 5 Atlanta will be live streaming the event.
The annual service begins at 7a.m., with park gates opening at 3 a.m. FOX 5 Atlanta will be live streaming the event.
Easter egg hunts and other events in metro Atlanta | April 2025
From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.
From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.
Families line up at Decatur church for Easter ham giveaway
Hundreds of families woke up early to line up at a Decatur church for a free Easter food box to help them prepare for the holiday.
Hundreds of families woke up early to line up at a Decatur church for a free Easter food box to help them prepare for the holiday.
18-year-old arrested for DeKalb County shooting Tuesday night
A man was seriously injured in a shooting late Tuesday night on Windmill Lane in DeKalb County.
A man was seriously injured in a shooting late Tuesday night on Windmill Lane in DeKalb County.
Man sentenced to 20 years for attack, robbery of 93-year-old DeKalb County veteran
A DeKalb County man will spend more than a decade in prison for the attack and robbery of a 93-year-old veteran in a local pharmacy's parking lot.
A DeKalb County man will spend more than a decade in prison for the attack and robbery of a 93-year-old veteran in a local pharmacy's parking lot.
Woman killed in shooting at DeKalb County motel, police say
DeKalb County police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a woman at a motel in Tucker on Tuesday morning.
DeKalb County police are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a woman at a motel in Tucker on Tuesday morning.
Major water main replacement project set to begin in DeKalb County's Candler-McAfee neighborhood
A major water main replacement is scheduled to get underway later this month in the Candler-McAfee neighborhood of DeKalb County.
A major water main replacement is scheduled to get underway later this month in the Candler-McAfee neighborhood of DeKalb County.
Man shot to death near Food Mart in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly overnight shooting at a Food Mart.
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly overnight shooting at a Food Mart.
High-speed chase in DeKalb County ends in multi-vehicle crash, injuring suspects
The pursuit concluded when the suspects' vehicle crashed into three uninvolved vehicles.
The pursuit concluded when the suspects' vehicle crashed into three uninvolved vehicles.
DeKalb County expands high-speed pursuit policy amid rising crime concerns
DeKalb County officials have expanded the police department’s high-speed pursuit policy.
DeKalb County officials have expanded the police department’s high-speed pursuit policy.
Flag-raising ceremony at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
Officials raised the American flag together last week in a ceremony marking a major milestone at the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Officials raised the American flag together last week in a ceremony marking a major milestone at the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
DeKalb County family plans justice walk for unsolved murder
Joshua Malcolm was tragically killed in 2023, leaving his family desperate for answers as police struggle to find leads. With no developments in the investigation, his loved ones are organizing a justice walk to urge the community to come forward with information and help bring closure to his grieving family.
Joshua Malcolm was tragically killed in 2023, leaving his family desperate for answers as police struggle to find leads. With no developments in the investigation, his loved ones are organizing a justice walk to urge the community to come forward with information and help bring closure to his grieving family.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 11-13, 2025
From blooming festivals and family-friendly egg hunts to wine tastings, live concerts, and Pokémon battles, there’s something for everyone around metro Atlanta this weekend.
From blooming festivals and family-friendly egg hunts to wine tastings, live concerts, and Pokémon battles, there’s something for everyone around metro Atlanta this weekend.