DeKalb County

Suspect escapes after DeKalb police chase ends in crash

July 10, 2026 9:59am EDT

DeKalb County police are searching for a driver who fled after a police chase ended in a crash early Friday morning.

Large tree crashes onto DeKalb home, knocks out power

July 10, 2026 5:13am EDT

A large tree crashed onto a home in DeKalb County early Friday morning, causing damage and knocking out power to dozens of nearby residents.

DeKalb rape suspect arrested after hours-long standoff on Brownlee Road

July 9, 2026 10:41pm EDT

A 50-year-old Atlanta man is in custody following an hours-long standoff on Thursday evening along Brownlee Road.

'Ecstatic' fans celebrate big France victory at Little Five Points watch party

July 9, 2026 10:29pm EDT

France has secured its spot in the World Cup semifinal after a dominant two-nil victory over Morocco.

Man arrested for stabbing roommate in Flat Shoals Road apartment

July 9, 2026 7:34pm EDT

A man was arrested on Thursday in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 60-year-old man at his Flat Shoals Road apartment earlier this year.

Decatur WatchFest '26 draws huge crowds ahead of final 10 days

July 9, 2026 2:25pm EDT

A massive wave of 140,000 soccer fans and music lovers has already packed Decatur Square over the past month, setting up a historic turnout for the final matches.

Mug shot released for DeKalb officer fired after fatal shooting

July 9, 2026 11:08am EDT

Newly released arrest warrants allege Officer Derrick Harris accidentally shot 19-year-old Seth Eccles while trying to handcuff him with one hand and holding his firearm in the other.

Former DeKalb County officer charged in Avondale Estates backyard shooting

July 8, 2026 7:52pm EDT

A DeKalb County police officer faces involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges following a deadly shooting in Avondale Estates.

Bond denied for DeKalb murder suspect in Memorial Drive shooting

July 8, 2026 6:38pm EDT

A man accused of killing a person behind a DeKalb County tire shop will stay in jail for now after making his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.

Suspect mug shot released in DeKalb slumber party shooting

July 8, 2026 9:22am EDT

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Hampton in connection with the deadly shooting of a 13-year-old and a 45-year-old during a children’s slumber party.

Atlanta fans watch Switzerland advances to quarterfinals for first time since 1954

July 7, 2026 10:59pm EDT

Soccer fans packed The Brewhouse Café in Little Five Points to watch the high-stakes match go right down to the wire.

Man shot, killed as police probe DeKalb County armed robbery

July 7, 2026 9:40pm EDT

A man died Tuesday evening after being shot by DeKalb County police officers responding to an armed robbery.

Suspect arrested after man found shot to death behind DeKalb store

July 7, 2026 5:50pm EDT

A DeKalb County family is searching for answers after a man was found shot to death behind a Memorial Drive automotive business.

Grieving DeKalb mother calls son's killer 'a coward'

July 7, 2026 5:49pm EDT

DeKalb County police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a local trucker nearly one year ago, leaving his family desperate for justice.

DeKalb County gang member sentenced to 95 years in prison

July 7, 2026 5:16pm EDT

Darius Scott, 35, will spend the next 95 years in prison, according to an announcement from Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.

Fire crews respond to Doraville hazardous materials facility

July 7, 2026 6:00am EDT

Firefighters from DeKalb County quickly brought a commercial structure fire under control Monday evening at a facility containing hazardous materials.