Man found shot dead in Decatur backyard

DeKalb County police investigated a deadly shooting in the backyard of a Decatur home late Friday night.

Happy 102nd birthday! Henry County woman celebrates milestone with parade

Deputies from the Henry County and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Offices joined forces on Friday to honor Ms. Lillie Mae Hightower on her 102nd birthday.

Private Georgia Christian college granted access to state scholarships

Private schools that are considered a "school or college of theology or divinity" had previously been excluded from Georgia's student aid programs, but a new agreement after a federal lawsuit is changing that.

Deadly hit-and-run crash: Who killed 16-year-old Isaiah Davidson?

A DeKalb County family wants answers after police say their 16-year-old was hit and killed while walking to the store.

Decatur homeowners fear for safety in neighborhood plagued by reckless drivers

Homeowners in a DeKalb County neighborhood complain reckless drivers are taking over their streets. They say it's so bad that they worry someone could get hurt, or worse.

$150K reward for man who robbed DeKalb County postal worker

A reward of up to $150,000 is being offered by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who robbed a postal employee.

Brookhaven RaceTrac shooting: Man injured in early morning robbery attempt

A man was shot early Monday morning during a robbery attempt outside a RaceTrac gas station at the intersection of Clairmont Road and Dresden Drive.

DeKalb County's only family emergency shelter seeks Christmas miracle after hurricane damage

The only family emergency shelter in DeKalb County is hoping for a Christmas miracle. Hagar's House in Decatur suffered extensive damage following Hurricane Helene back in September and still isn't able to re-open.

Family narrowly escapes overnight house fire in DeKalb County

A DeKalb County family narrowly escaped harm after a massive fire tore through their 7,500-square-foot home on Redding Road late Sunday night, just days before Christmas.

‘Porch pirate’ in Decatur apartment complex swipes packages, spoils Christmas for residents

DeKalb County police need help identifying a man accused of swiping packages off the front doorsteps of residents inside a Decatur apartment complex. The most recent incident was earlier this week.

T.I., Young Dro celebrate Project Pinnacle graduates

A Friday evening ceremony in DeKalb County was filled with hope and second chances as the latest graduates of the diversion program "Project Pinnacle" were honored.

Decatur man sentenced to life in prison for motel murder in 2020

A Decatur man has been sentenced to life plus five years after being convicted of murdering a man during a dispute at a motel in January 2020.