Man arrested for 1990 double murder, rape in DeKalb County

The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office announced an arrest and charges associated with a decades-old sexual assault and double homicide during a press conference on Wednesday.

Demolition begins at North DeKalb Mall

New video shows the beginning of the demolition at North DeKalb Mall.

Massachusetts murder suspect shot by deputy during attempted arrest

A man wanted for murder in Massachusetts was shot by a deputy with the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force during an attempt to apprehend him in DeKalb County on Tuesday afternoon.

DeKalb County PD inviting public to 4 town halls in July

Starting July 2, the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) will host a series of four town halls throughout July as part of their Mid-Year Check In series.

CeeLo Green to be honored by DeKalb County on Tuesday

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond and the Board of Commissioners are set to honor the musical legacy of Thomas Calloway, better known as CeeLo Green, in celebration of African American Music Appreciation Month.

DeKalb Fire invited local women to special training seminar

This weekend, DeKalb County Fire and Rescue organized a special training seminar aimed at educating local women about the unique challenges faced by female firefighters.

Tucker Industrial Road detour scheduled beginning next week

A detour will be in effect for Tucker Industrial Road beginning Monday, June 24, through Monday, Sept. 9, as crews replace aging sewer lines. 

Stone Mountain man found guilty of murdering little brother over fan

Prosecutors say the Stone Mountain man shot his younger brother multiple times during a fight over a fan at their mother's home. He's now facing years in prison.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | June 21-23, 2024

If you love beer or whiskey, theater or music, parades or festivals, antiques or animals, you'll find something to do this weekend on our Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta list!

DeKalb County CEO-elect: 'I look forward to doing the job'

Lorraine Cochran-Johnson addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon after handily winning her runoff election on Tuesday.

Stone Mountain ranked 4th best place to view the summer solstice sunrise

The summer solstice will take place on June 20 this year. The word "solstice" roughly translates to "when the sun stands still," and the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer.

3 workers rescued from malfunctioning lift in Brookhaven area

Three workers on a lift in DeKalb County required help from the fire department on Wednesday morning, according to the DeKalb County Fire Rescue.

Man shot in leg in DeKalb County parking lot, police say

DeKalb County police are searching for a gunman in a shooting that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday night.

Accidental apartment fire displaces 16 families in Clarkston

Sixteen families have been left without a home after an accidental fire broke out in their Clarkston apartment building Tuesday afternoon.

Juneteenth celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2024

Here is a list of events to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Atlanta in 2024. There will be parades, festivals, block parties and other gatherings.