DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum selected as next Director of Public Safety

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.

6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list

Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.

Deadly robbery attempt at Lithonia-area gas station; 1 on the run

Police say an attempted robbery led to a shootout that killed 19-year-old Tristyn Mays at a Covington Highway gas station.

Father charged after DeKalb child accidentally shoots self

A child is recovering after accidentally shooting themselves, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.

DeKalb fire displaces 20+ families, firefighters say

The Villa Apartments on Buford Highway displaced more than 20 families; firefighters evacuated the building and extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported.

DeKalb County launches $250K cleanup to remove illegal tires

DeKalb County has launched a $250K cleanup targeting illegal tire dumping, removing more than 37,000 tires so far and pushing for tougher state penalties against large-scale dumpers.

DeKalb County’s new police chief Greg Padrick says he’s ready to lead

Newly appointed DeKalb County Police Chief Greg Padrick says he’s focused on public trust, crime reduction, and rebuilding staffing as the department prepares to launch a Real Time Crime Center.

1 killed, 1 injured in DeKalb County apartment complex shooting

One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at an apartment complex on Wood Bend Drive.