Surveyor finds skeletal remains in woods near Perimeter Center Parkway
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered in the woods near Perimeter Center Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered in the woods near Perimeter Center Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Lakeside High School student
A woman accused of crashing a car when she was 18, leading to the death of a Lakeside High School student and leaving two other students injured, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the wreck on Tuesday.
A woman accused of crashing a car when she was 18, leading to the death of a Lakeside High School student and leaving two other students injured, pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the wreck on Tuesday.
Decatur Library reopens with mandatory security screening after shooting
The Decatur Library reopened Tuesday with a new security checkpoint and a mandatory back-entrance policy following a recent shooting incident.
The Decatur Library reopened Tuesday with a new security checkpoint and a mandatory back-entrance policy following a recent shooting incident.
1 dead, 1 critical after stopped vehicle struck by train in DeKalb County
A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday resulted in at least one death, according to officials.
A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday resulted in at least one death, according to officials.
Dunwoody dog competing to become America's Favorite Pet
A Dunwoody dog named Cleo is competing in a national “America’s Favorite Pet” contest.
A Dunwoody dog named Cleo is competing in a national “America’s Favorite Pet” contest.
DeKalb County police investigating deadly overnight shooting
Police in DeKalb County are investigating two overnight scenes after officers responded to separate incidents within about an hour of each other.
Police in DeKalb County are investigating two overnight scenes after officers responded to separate incidents within about an hour of each other.
Final Stone Mountain daycare abuse defendant pleads guilty
The final defendant charged in connection with alleged abuse at a Stone Mountain daycare center pleaded guilty on Monday to 19 counts of cruelty to children.
The final defendant charged in connection with alleged abuse at a Stone Mountain daycare center pleaded guilty on Monday to 19 counts of cruelty to children.
Man seriously injured in shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive that left one man seriously injured Saturday morning.
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting on Snapfinger Woods Drive that left one man seriously injured Saturday morning.
Decatur Library to reopen Monday after shooting with focus on security
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
The Decatur Library will reopen Feb. 9 following a week-long closure for staff well-being and security assessments.
DeKalb police arrest fourth suspect in Shedeur Sanders burglary
DeKalb County SWAT arrested Carlos DeAnthony Morris, the fourth suspect in the $200K burglary of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' Ohio home.
DeKalb County SWAT arrested Carlos DeAnthony Morris, the fourth suspect in the $200K burglary of Browns QB Shedeur Sanders' Ohio home.
PETA honors Brookhaven police after arrest of rapper Aspen Easterling for dog abuse
The Brookhaven Police Department is receiving applause from PETA after rescuing a puppy allegedly abused by its owner.
The Brookhaven Police Department is receiving applause from PETA after rescuing a puppy allegedly abused by its owner.
Victims identified in deadly Winthrop Drive fire; 5 children escape burning home
"He went back in to see if he could help some of them out, and he never came back out." A late-night house fire claimed the lives of four family members.
"He went back in to see if he could help some of them out, and he never came back out." A late-night house fire claimed the lives of four family members.
Brookhaven traffic alert: Emergency water main repair on Dresden Drive completed
Dresden Drive was closed between Winding Lane NE and S. Bamby Lane for emergency water main repairs.
Dresden Drive was closed between Winding Lane NE and S. Bamby Lane for emergency water main repairs.
Decatur Library shooting suspect turned himself in
Police say Medicus Brown, 44, is turned himself in to face charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder and a firearm offense.
Police say Medicus Brown, 44, is turned himself in to face charges of aggravated assault with intent to murder and a firearm offense.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, DeKalb County leader and veteran, dies at 80
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Alleged robber accused of targeting Brookhaven taxicab drivers
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Investigators have arrested a 29-year-old Brookhaven man they say is responsible for a series of armed robberies targeting taxicabs in the city.
Atlanta animal shelter holds 'slumber party' during winter storm
LifeLine staff stayed overnight at shelters during freezing storms to ensure every animal remained safe and comforted.
LifeLine staff stayed overnight at shelters during freezing storms to ensure every animal remained safe and comforted.
DeKalb police officer involved in crash on Memorial Drive
A DeKalb County police officer was injured Wednesday morning after their patrol car was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic on Memorial Drive.
A DeKalb County police officer was injured Wednesday morning after their patrol car was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic on Memorial Drive.
Water outages in Decatur, Avondale Estates: Crews investigate as social media reports surge
DeKalb County crews have yet to locate the specific cause or water main break responsible for the pressure issues.
DeKalb County crews have yet to locate the specific cause or water main break responsible for the pressure issues.
Missing 4-month-old boy found safe after reported abduction in Doraville
Doraville police are searching for 4-month-old Josiah Rincon, taken without consent during a domestic violence incident.
Doraville police are searching for 4-month-old Josiah Rincon, taken without consent during a domestic violence incident.