Family of army veteran who died in DeKalb County custody demand justice

Dozens of people gathered around the family of Christon Collins on Saturday outside the DeKalb County Jail demanding change months after the army veteran died while in custody.

My Brother's House, Home Depot team up to fix up home in DeKalb County

A nonprofit organization, My Brother's House, recently partnered with The Home Depot Foundation to offer a rent-free home that has undergone much-needed upgrades.

DeKalb, Fulton animal shelters face record dog intakes this summer

The DeKalb and Fulton County animal shelters say they are taking in more dogs this summer than they have in the past decade.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Aug. 9-11, 2024

Looking for something fun to do this weekend in metro Atlanta? Whether you're into live music, comedy, film, art, or family-friendly activities, there is something for everyone. Here's a curated list of exciting events happening around the area, from tribute concerts and comedy shows to unique festivals and engaging art exhibits. Dive into the details below and click on the links for more information on each event.

Dunwoody ready to unveil new state-of-the-art real-time crime center

The City of Dunwoody, in collaboration with the Dunwoody Police Department, is set to unveil a state-of-the-art real-time crime center on Aug. 15.

Decatur unveils affordable workforce housing with Oak Cottage Court

The City of Decatur, in collaboration with the Development Authority of the City of Decatur (DDA) and Decatur Land Trust (DLT), proudly announces the completion of Oak Cottage Court.

Man killed by hit-and-run driver on Buford Highway overnight, police say

A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver at around 3 a.m. Aug. 8 on Buford Highway, according to Brookhaven Police Department.

Suspected DeKalb County serial rapist sentenced to 50 years in prison

Investigators say the 22-year-old Atlanta man has been linked to multiple sexual assaults in Georgia and Alabama. He'll now spend the next 50 years in jail.

Atlanta VA patients allege they sold methadone to their own drug rehab counselor

The DeKalb County DA's office is looking into allegations that a social worker for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center bought methadone, a prescription narcotic, off patients struggling with addiction. Two vets secretly recorded alleged transactions on cell phones. Yet two years later, the social worker remains employed by the VA.

Children's Health of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital to open soon

The new Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Medical campus is still on target to open September 29. Here's another look inside the brand new Brookhaven facility.

Atlanta's blight tax on properties passes | What you need to know

Atlanta city leaders are expected to slap a blight tax on property owners who neglect their homes and apartment buildings. 

Decatur man sentenced to life for deadly minivan shooting

A Decatur man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2020 shooting that left one man dead and permanently injured a baby boy.