DeKalb residents concerned over lack of ‘representation’ amid commission vacancies 

It’s been months since former DeKalb County commissioners Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Larry Johnson vacated their seats—as required by law— to run for higher office. Their bids for DeKalb County CEO leave 10 to 20% of county residents underrepresented, according to county election officials.  

Friends, family rally behind daughter after dad killed in DeKalb County murder-suicide

Giving his daughter a leg up on her future was all Christian Chestnut ever talked about. That dream was deferred when he was targeted in a murder suicide. Now Chestnut's friends are filling in the gaps.

Car bursts into flames at DeKalb County gas station

Firefighters rushed to a DeKalb County gas station to put out a car that had burst into flames Sunday afternoon.

Juneteenth 2024: Stone Mountain holds annual celebration

Stone Mountain residents gathered for a spirited celebration ahead of Juneteenth, marking the day with vibrant cultural performances and community pride.

Lane closures, traffic pacing on I-85 at North Druid Hills Road next week

The ongoing improvements along Interstate 85 at North Druid Hills Road continues next week with some lane closures and traffic pacing. 

Georgia 400 at I-285 lane closures this weekend

The revitalization of Georgia 400 at Interstate 285 continues this weekend with lane closures along Roswell Road. 

Man convicted of murder for shooting at DeKalb County rooming house

Investigators say the DeKalb County 22-year-old shot a man at a local rooming house because he thought the victim and the man's girlfriend were being too noisy in the building's carport.

Gwinnett County Transit bus hijacking: Daughter of victim remembers her father

The family of the man killed during Tuesday's hijacked bus chase, 58-year-old Ernest Byrd Jr., is speaking out about the loss of a beloved family man.  

Accused bus hijacker reportedly off his bipolar meds, doctor weighs in

Loved ones say 39-year-old Joseph Grier was off his bipolar medication for weeks and was in a manic state when he allegedly hijacked a Gwinnett County bus and shot a man on Tuesday afternoon. 

Woman recounts 'terrifying' moments hijacked Gwinnett transit bus hit her head-on

A metro Atlanta woman says she saw her life flash before her eyes as the driver of a hijacked Gwinnett County transit bus plowed into her SUV during rush hour traffic on Tuesday. 

Gwinnett County Transit Bus hijacking suspect described as 'soft, calm and loving'

FOX 5 Atlanta speaks exclusively with the family of the man accused of hijacking a bus on Tuesday, shooting a passenger, and leading police on a wild chase through Atlanta and 2 counties.