Landscaper shot during robbery in Decatur, 2 men arrested

Decatur police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday during an armed robbery on Clairemont Avenue.

Man found dead behind DeKalb County Waffle House

Police say the man was found dead in the woods behind the DeKalb County Waffle House on Memorial Drive early Friday morning.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Nov. 22-24, 2024

Looking for fun and festive ways to spend your time in and around metro Atlanta this weekend? Check out this list.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.