DeKalb County leaders vote to hike water and sewer rates
After weeks of town halls and discussions, DeKalb County commissioners are set to vote on a measure that could raise water and sewer rates for the county's residents.
After weeks of town halls and discussions, DeKalb County commissioners are set to vote on a measure that could raise water and sewer rates for the county's residents.
DeKalb Superior Court judge faces backlash over Gaza social media post
A DeKalb County Superior Court judge is facing calls to resign following backlash over a controversial social media post related to the conflict in Gaza and the recent return of the remains of an Israeli mother and her two sons.
A DeKalb County Superior Court judge is facing calls to resign following backlash over a controversial social media post related to the conflict in Gaza and the recent return of the remains of an Israeli mother and her two sons.
Plan for pickleball courts puts Tucker residents in a bit of a pickle
The City of Tucker could bring the game of pickleball to town in a big way.
The City of Tucker could bring the game of pickleball to town in a big way.
DeKalb County Watershed Management gets new director
DeKalb County has recently undergone a significant leadership change in its Department of Watershed Management.
DeKalb County has recently undergone a significant leadership change in its Department of Watershed Management.
11-year-old killed, 6 injured in multi-car crash on I-20 in DeKalb County
One child has died, and six others have been rushed to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County.
One child has died, and six others have been rushed to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County.
Drivers can expect delays on North Druid Hills Road this week
Drivers in Brookhaven should expect traffic delays this week on North Druid Hills Road because of road construction.
Drivers in Brookhaven should expect traffic delays this week on North Druid Hills Road because of road construction.
Car break-in suspect arrested after chase through Brookhaven apartments, police say
A man accused of trying to break into cars has been taken into custody after a chase through a Brookhaven apartment complex.
A man accused of trying to break into cars has been taken into custody after a chase through a Brookhaven apartment complex.
Rooms shot up at Stone Mountain extended-stay hotel, police say
The DeKalb County Police Department says at least 5 occupied rooms at the Live In Lodge in Stone Mountain were hit by gunfire Sunday night.
The DeKalb County Police Department says at least 5 occupied rooms at the Live In Lodge in Stone Mountain were hit by gunfire Sunday night.
Why DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is stepping down | In her own words
Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was “completely surprised" by the county's decision to part ways with her.
Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was “completely surprised" by the county's decision to part ways with her.
DeKalb County DA's Office hosts 10th annual Love Run 5K to raise awareness
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is taking action with its annual Love Run 5K, an event aimed at raising awareness and funds to combat domestic and teen dating violence.
The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is taking action with its annual Love Run 5K, an event aimed at raising awareness and funds to combat domestic and teen dating violence.
1 person injured in house fire in DeKalb County
Fire officials are working to determine the cause of a house fire that broke out Thursday night in the 3800 block of Springleaf Court in DeKalb County.
Fire officials are working to determine the cause of a house fire that broke out Thursday night in the 3800 block of Springleaf Court in DeKalb County.
Brookhaven police use drone to make drug bust
Brookhaven police say a drone played a key role in a recent drug bust in a parking lot.
Brookhaven police say a drone played a key role in a recent drug bust in a parking lot.
DeKalb County chief of police on administrative leave, according to county CEO
Chief Mirtha Ramos, the first female and longest-serving DeKalb County police chief in more than 20 years, has claimed she stepped down, but the county says she is on administrative leave.
Chief Mirtha Ramos, the first female and longest-serving DeKalb County police chief in more than 20 years, has claimed she stepped down, but the county says she is on administrative leave.
Multiple individuals displaced by Clarkston apartment fire
Multiple individuals are without a home after a fire overnight in an apartment building in Clarkston.
Multiple individuals are without a home after a fire overnight in an apartment building in Clarkston.
Doctor reunites with Decatur YMCA staff who saved his life
A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at the Decatur YMCA had the chance to personally thank the people who saved his life.
A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at the Decatur YMCA had the chance to personally thank the people who saved his life.
Attempted car break-in ends in gunfire at DeKalb County apartments
A DeKalb County resident fired shots at a group of young men he spotted trying to break into his vehicle overnight, police say.
A DeKalb County resident fired shots at a group of young men he spotted trying to break into his vehicle overnight, police say.
1 man dead, 4 injured in DeKalb County shooting
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting involving five victims.
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting involving five victims.
Doraville acupuncturist arrested for assaulting 2 clients, police say
The Doraville Police Department has executed a search warrant at Kim’s Acupuncture, also known as Kim’s Oriental Medicine Clinic, on Buford Highway.
The Doraville Police Department has executed a search warrant at Kim’s Acupuncture, also known as Kim’s Oriental Medicine Clinic, on Buford Highway.
Black History Month events in metro Atlanta | 2025
List of Black History Month events in metro Atlanta.
List of Black History Month events in metro Atlanta.
DeKalb County officials continue to debate water and sewer rate hike
The DeKalb County Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will reconvene today at 3 p.m. for a special meeting to continue discussions on a proposed water and sewer rate increase.
The DeKalb County Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will reconvene today at 3 p.m. for a special meeting to continue discussions on a proposed water and sewer rate increase.



















