John Lewis statue takes over spot where Confederate monument once stood in Decatur

A crowd in Decatur witnessed the unveiling of a large bronze statue of the late civil rights leader and congressman John Lewis. It stands in the same spot as a contentious Confederate monument that was dismantled four years ago.

DeKalb County 11-year-old shot by mom laid to rest after emotional funeral

Family and friends cried out as they came together to remember 11-year-old Makenzie B. on Saturday. The young girl was shot and killed by her mother in what DeKalb County police are calling a murder-suicide.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Aug. 23-25, 2024

Looking for exciting events to attend this weekend? Check out our list of musical performances, art markets, outdoor movie screenings, festivals, comedy shows, special events, and more.

Atlanta VA worker accused of drug deals with patients quits his job

An Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center social worker caught on video in alleged drug deals with patients has quit his job, more than two years after several vets blew the whistle and one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of those videos. The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office continues its investigation, currently reviewing the VA's internal files on the case.

Burger King debuts its new Sizzle design in Dunwoody

GPS Hospitality, the third-largest Burger King franchisee, has opened its latest location in Dunwoody, showcasing Burger King’s innovative “Sizzle" design.

Man shot on I-285SB exit route in DeKalb County, police say

A man has life-threatening injuries after being shot on the exit ramp from Interstate 285SB to I-20EB, according to DeKalb County police.

Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat this month | August 2024

Discover the best of Atlanta's culinary scene this August with a variety of exciting events, special deals, new menu items, and restaurant openings.

Body spotted near I-285EB near Chamblee Dunwoody Road on Monday

At approximately 4:03 p.m. Aug. 19, Dunwoody police officers were dispatched to the area of Interstate 285 eastbound at Chamblee Dunwoody Road in response to a welfare check.

Atlanta VA shuts down operating rooms due to 'flying insects'

The Atlanta VA Medical Center has temporarily closed its operating rooms because of multiple insect sightings.

14-year-old alleged carjacker arrested in DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Police Department says they have arrested a teenager for a carjacking on Aug. 2.

John Lewis statue replaces Confederate monument in Decatur Square

The statue to the late civil rights leader and Georgia lawmaker John Lewis now stands at the very spot in Decatur Square where a monument to the confederacy stood for more than a 100 years.

Man wanted for Brookhaven armed home invasion shot by officers after chase

A 19-year-old man was shot by police after a home invasion, shootout, and chase from a Brookhaven home to a busy Chamblee intersection late Thursday evening.

Outrage over hateful yard sign in Dunwoody leads to unexpected resolution

A front yard sign featuring an anti-Jewish slur came down in one Dunwoody neighborhood after a neighbor confronted the resident who lived there.

Dunwoody police unveils real-time crime center

Protecting the city with the use of technology, Dunwoody Police unveiled their new Real-Time Crime Center on Thursday.

2 killed in Emerald Lake Drive shooting; 2 arrested

DeKalb County police have released new details about a double shooting at a home along Emerald Lake Drive earlier this week.

2 arrested in Brookhaven construction theft case

Two people have now been arrested for the theft of construction equipment at a Brookhaven construction site back in June.