27-year-old inmate dies at DeKalb County Jail, investigation underway

A 27-year-old inmate at DeKalb County Jail died after a medical emergency in his jail cell on March 13, according to DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Stone Mountain man found guilty in deadly 2020 teen shooting

Last Wednesday, a DeKalb County jury found a Stone Mountain man guilty of shooting and killing a teen in 2020.

Driver killed in wreck involving garbage truck in Stonecrest

One person is dead after the car they were driving was struck by a garbage truck, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.

Georgia man arrested for killing Duluth woman at SC beach resort in September

A Georgia man was arrested on March 8 in DeKalb County for the murder of a woman from Duluth at a resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Ex-officer's conviction for killing naked Black veteran overturned

A court has overturned the conviction of a former DeKalb County police officer who had shot and killed a naked and unarmed military veteran.

SWAT investigation ends at DeKalb County home

The overnight SWAT situation lasted for hours at the home on Riverbank Court in DeKalb County.

Man shot in the chest in Decatur CVS parking lot

A 22-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after being shot in the chest at a Decatur CVS.

Lakeside High School students involved in deadly DeKalb County crash

A 16-year-old driver died, and two others were taken to the hospital after a car crash in DeKalb County early Tuesday morning.

Finding the right feeders and food at Wild Birds Unlimited Decatur

Wild Birds Unlimited Decatur owner Joel Lehmann and his staff have plenty of suggestions for turning your yard into a bustling bird buffet!

Juvenile arrested in Fayette County after brief stolen car chase, sheriff says

A juvenile was arrested in Fayette County on Monday afternoon after he led Fayette County Sheriff's Office deputies on a short chase through a residential neighborhood and crashed into another vehicle near Ramah Road and Redwine Road.

DeKalb animal shelter pleading for adoptions to fix overcrowding crisis

The DeKalb County Animal Shelter says they need to find people to adopt or foster dozens of dogs by Tuesday night "or we will have to make very difficult decisions.”

Residents escape burning home in DeKalb County

Firefighters believe a faulty fireplace led to a serious fire that damaged a Clarkston home early Tuesday morning.

Murder suspect in Scottdale shooting arrested

A man wanted in connection to a deadly January shooting in Scottdale is now behind bars.

'Well-loved' James 'Bud' King honored by family, friends in Decatur memorial

The family of James “Bud” King, the longtime Tucker High School sports volunteer who was found dead held a visitation in Decatur for the community to pay their respects.