DeKalb County chief of police on administrative leave, according to county CEO
Chief Mirtha Ramos, the first female and longest-serving DeKalb County police chief in more than 20 years, has claimed she stepped down, but the county says she is on administrative leave.
Chief Mirtha Ramos, the first female and longest-serving DeKalb County police chief in more than 20 years, has claimed she stepped down, but the county says she is on administrative leave.
Multiple individuals displaced by Clarkston apartment fire
Multiple individuals are without a home after a fire overnight in an apartment building in Clarkston.
Multiple individuals are without a home after a fire overnight in an apartment building in Clarkston.
Doctor reunites with Decatur YMCA staff who saved his life
A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at the Decatur YMCA had the chance to personally thank the people who saved his life.
A man who suffered cardiac arrest during a workout at the Decatur YMCA had the chance to personally thank the people who saved his life.
Attempted car break-in ends in gunfire at DeKalb County apartments
A DeKalb County resident fired shots at a group of young men he spotted trying to break into his vehicle overnight, police say.
A DeKalb County resident fired shots at a group of young men he spotted trying to break into his vehicle overnight, police say.
1 man dead, 4 injured in DeKalb County shooting
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting involving five victims.
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting involving five victims.
Doraville acupuncturist arrested for assaulting 2 clients, police say
The Doraville Police Department has executed a search warrant at Kim’s Acupuncture, also known as Kim’s Oriental Medicine Clinic, on Buford Highway.
The Doraville Police Department has executed a search warrant at Kim’s Acupuncture, also known as Kim’s Oriental Medicine Clinic, on Buford Highway.
Black History Month events in metro Atlanta | 2025
List of Black History Month events in metro Atlanta.
List of Black History Month events in metro Atlanta.
DeKalb County officials continue to debate water and sewer rate hike
The DeKalb County Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will reconvene today at 3 p.m. for a special meeting to continue discussions on a proposed water and sewer rate increase.
The DeKalb County Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will reconvene today at 3 p.m. for a special meeting to continue discussions on a proposed water and sewer rate increase.
Man shot to death at apartment complex in DeKalb County Wednesday
A man in his 40s was shot and killed late Wednesday morning at a DeKalb County apartment complex, authorities confirmed.
A man in his 40s was shot and killed late Wednesday morning at a DeKalb County apartment complex, authorities confirmed.
DeKalb County shooting leaves 2 injured, 1 dead in attempted murder-suicide
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting as an attempted murder-suicide involving three individuals.
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting as an attempted murder-suicide involving three individuals.
Detroit mother arrested in Georgia faces murder charges in death of 9-year-old son
A Detroit mother is still in the process of being extradited from Cobb County back to Michigan to face a murder charge.
A Detroit mother is still in the process of being extradited from Cobb County back to Michigan to face a murder charge.
Chamblee High School employee arrested for sexual battery of student
Chamblee High School notified parents and guardians of students on Thursday that one of its employees is no longer associated with the school after an incident involving a student.
Chamblee High School notified parents and guardians of students on Thursday that one of its employees is no longer associated with the school after an incident involving a student.
DeKalb County Courthouse reopens after suspicious package scare
Operations at the DeKalb County Courthouse are expected to return to normal on Friday after a lockdown due to a suspicious package.
Operations at the DeKalb County Courthouse are expected to return to normal on Friday after a lockdown due to a suspicious package.
Stone Mountain High School on lockdown: Weapon secured after being found on campus
Stone Mountain High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday after a weapon was found on campus.
Stone Mountain High School was placed on lockdown on Thursday after a weapon was found on campus.
Man in custody after SWAT situation at DeKalb County apartment complex
Police say the man who started a SWAT situation at a DeKalb County apartment complex has multiple domestic violence-related warrants connected to the victims who lived in the apartment.
Police say the man who started a SWAT situation at a DeKalb County apartment complex has multiple domestic violence-related warrants connected to the victims who lived in the apartment.
DeKalb County nonprofit makes sure young readers have books
For more than 10 years, DeKalb County's Children Read has been making sure some of the youngest students have books in their homes.
For more than 10 years, DeKalb County's Children Read has been making sure some of the youngest students have books in their homes.
Tucker mother forced to choose between car repairs or Christmas after repeated car break-ins
Car break-ins are breaking the bank for some residents of Lavista Crossing Apartments on Lavista Road.
Car break-ins are breaking the bank for some residents of Lavista Crossing Apartments on Lavista Road.
Stone Mountain cemetery targeted by vandalism
Several Confederate grave markers and monuments in Stone Mountain were vandalized with red spray paint, prompting an investigation.
Several Confederate grave markers and monuments in Stone Mountain were vandalized with red spray paint, prompting an investigation.
2 men injured in Tudor Castle Drive shooting, connection unknown
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that left two men injured, both reportedly linked to a silver Suburban seen at the scene and hospital drop-off.
Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that left two men injured, both reportedly linked to a silver Suburban seen at the scene and hospital drop-off.
Police ask for help identifying murder victim found after fire in Clarkston woods
Police need help identifying a young man found shot to death after firefighters battled a brush fire behind a Clarkston apartment complex last week.
Police need help identifying a young man found shot to death after firefighters battled a brush fire behind a Clarkston apartment complex last week.